Assignment 23-Eliot Smith

This five-song playlist is for when you're just feeling great.  You feel on top of the world, better than everyone else, like you're at the top, and not going anywhere soon.

1. Rush-Limelight

"Living on a lighted stage approaches the unreal for those who think and feel in touch with some reality beyond the gilded cage."  This song provides a general look into the life of a prominent celebrity.  The uniform quirkiness of Rush's sound is complimented by the song's energizing bass line and guitar riffs.

2. Jimi Hendrix-Purple Haze

"Actin' funny, but I don't know why--'Scuse me, while I kiss the sky."  This song is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of Jimi's music career.  The revitalizing, loose, and loud style of Jimi's playing really just makes one feel lifted.

3. Wolfmother-White Unicorn

"Sister can you tell me when the day turns to night, she left without a word and wondered inside.  How many days must I still wonder why and see her face in every passerby?" While this song's lyrics don't really match up exactly with the motivation for this playlist, the song is very upbeat with a just fantastic drumming performance that makes you want to punch something.

4. Led Zeppelin-Rock and Roll

"It's been a long time since I rock and rolled, it's been an long time since I did the stroll.  Ooh let me get it back let me get it back, baby where I come from."

This song was actually one of the first I learned how to play.  It has a very fast paced beat with bouts of improvisation combined with John Bonham's incredible drums that make this song one that I go to for happiness.

5. Foster the People-Don't Stop

"Count high low don't worry my eyes are closed, I'm a superman and it's my show.  One shoe two, gonna kick with my new shoes, I'm gonna kick until I need new shoes." This song features a very cheery rhythm and tempo that transforms moods almost immediately.