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Post by Debbie on Jan 30, 2015 16:02:37 GMT -1
I remembered this song the other day from my teens and went looking on YouTube and found this fantastic slide show to go with it: "Hold On Tight To Your Dreams" ~ ELO www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ChoM2Rh60Now I finally understand the rockin' kitty with headphones gif. Of course I can't find the exact one, but I found one similar   Since I need to declutter my house and get my butt in gear for weight loss, this song has been a HUGE help I remember LeannwithConnie posting a pole dancing bear. I'm sure that would go well with this song  Anyone care to share gifs (those cute little animated pics), or songs or anything else for uplifting, motivating, putting a smile on your face etc? I don't want to be obnoxious for those who aren't in the mood, but I need some motivating songs at the moment  Ta! |
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Post by mickey on Jan 30, 2015 19:51:41 GMT -1
Debbie, when you listen to that on youtube have a look at the prepopulated list of similar queries to the right. I find there often if a similar train and a good way of finding new music that you will like |
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Post by Debbie on Jan 31, 2015 14:14:14 GMT -1
Thank you for the tip Emily  I'll be sure to look this morning. I managed to get half of my clutter gone yesterday, whoohoo now just for the rest of it  |
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Post by yanny on Jan 31, 2015 15:14:32 GMT -1
ELO are awesome. I'm a rock music can myself (and the guitarist in a band) so to me rock is uplifting (well most of it..if it's got a tune like ELO!) Listen to dear god by avenged sevenfold. It's a beautiful song and I find it very uplifting as well. Hold the line by toto is a song I always find fun! Ooh and horsy wise, listen to heavy horses by jethro Tull! Appreciation for all our heavy horse friends |
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Post by cadeby on Jan 31, 2015 18:08:39 GMT -1
No idea how to do the gifs, so I guess a jiggling dinosaur would be a good one for me but on the uplifting song front, I have a couple that hit the spot for me : 1) Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive. It was the song of choice for my Unit during my Army days in Ireland. That's many years ago now, but it still pops straight into my head whenever something goes wrong or I need to give myself a kick up the ****! 2) The Eagles - Hotel California. Not a classic motivational song, but for me it's associated with freedom, the open road, and adventures still to come Neither of these seem to stop me taking chocolate from the fridge though  |
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Post by Debbie on Feb 1, 2015 15:06:23 GMT -1
Does the Snoopy dance as I pass through... Many thanks for the extra suggestions LOL, Helen I wish it would help me stay out of the biccies and chocs. Sadly that's going to take some sheer willpower on my part, but so far, 2 days down on a cleaner eating plan, so whoohoo! Yesterday I kept having visitors so I haven't gone further with my decluttering, but I'll keep at it where did all this stuff come from?? ....now has "I Will Survive" stuck in my head. Oh well, at least it's an awesome song |
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Post by cadeby on Feb 1, 2015 16:36:28 GMT -1
That's karma Debbie because ELO was on repeat in my brain in the early hours of the morning |
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Post by Blackshadow Dales on Feb 4, 2015 2:25:10 GMT -1
A few songs that always motivate me while cleaning or exercising...
The Warrior by Patti Smythe
Kiss me Deadly by Lita Ford
Halo by Beyonce
And to relax... Mostly anything by Van Morrisson!
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Post by Fi on Feb 5, 2015 20:47:18 GMT -1
Had a proper smile to myself this morning when ELO came on the radio. Thought of you, Debbie.
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Post by Debbie on Feb 6, 2015 23:40:06 GMT -1
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Post by Fi on Feb 7, 2015 5:04:25 GMT -1
Me too! I can hear those songs without playing the links.
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Post by dalesnfellfan on Feb 7, 2015 16:12:55 GMT -1
I was a teenager of the 60's and I found most of the music of the day uplifting as it was so different to what was previously on offer, particularly more rock orientated bands like the Stones, who were especially appealing as most parents hated them.
Favourites of mine were Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel with the anti war songs with a strong message.
Later on I was particularly motivated by Meatloaf Bat out of hell and found any Status Quo livened up a dull road journey.
I now like listening to Don Williams in the car to calm me with all the plonkers on the road these days.
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Post by Debbie on Feb 7, 2015 19:13:31 GMT -1
I loved so many songs from the '60s (my parents' era, so they introduced me and my brother to it from a VERY early age). They were more Beatles fans, and simple Do Wap type stuff on the radio. I don't think we were intentionally introduced to the Stones, but I remember my big brother's attraction to Ozzie Osborne's music as he hit his stride at 15. Wow, I thought Mum would go into full meltdown, so I understand the whole "parents hated them" bit. In retrospect, Dave probably wouldn't have paid attention if Mum had simply ignored his music choice  I refound this one by Bonnie Tyler, loved her stuff, and Heart too! "I Need a Hero" www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwS66EBUcY  that explains my hubby. He's a tad *cough unorthodox? My parents reacted very badly to my choice of soulmate. Let's just say my Dad thought Eldon was rather 'wild' and Mum's thoughts and actions are unprintable. Since Eldon and I are still since 1991, I'd say we made the right choice despite family pressures |
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Post by Debbie on Feb 7, 2015 19:14:43 GMT -1
Oh I almost forgot.... Simon and Garfunkle, I always adored their "Scarborough Fair" but played their stuff constantly when I lived with my aunt and uncle for the summer out in Boulder, Colorado *heart* So many good tunes!
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Post by tinkerdorisalison on Feb 7, 2015 20:40:14 GMT -1
some great songs there Debbie, those are the kind of ones remind me of the 80's.
My favourite happy song is Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers,it can make me cry happy tears or smile or 9 to 5 by Dolly cheers me up. I also played my cassette of Bat out of Hell so much on my car player it melted in the end !!
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Ta! 
Ridgelane Duke 
Country Rose
At least it's a decent band to be associated with 
that explains my hubby. He's a tad *cough unorthodox? My parents reacted very badly to my choice of soulmate. Let's just say my Dad thought Eldon was rather 'wild' and Mum's thoughts and actions are unprintable.