Siren Songs

“Gonna Fly Now” (Theme song from Rocky) by Bill Conti

“I can’t believe I heard this on the radio! I love music that makes me feel pumped up, so this song is a constant addition to my playlists. If you need to instantly lift your spirits at any time, play this song. It’s a great song to wake up to if you’re not a morning person, or if you’re preparing for a prize fight against a hulking Russian at some point.”

“Where Is My Mind?” by The Pixies

“Whenever I’m lost in thought, this is the song playing in my head. I was eating in a restaurant when I realized this song was playing and I had to Shazam it. It’s one of those songs that you know you’ve heard somewhere, but can never quite figure out where… Where IS my mind? That is a valid question.”

“Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas

“South Park had an episode about Guitar Hero that featured bits of this song. Both the song and the episode are pretty awesome. I love that it took a satirical cartoon and a video game to remind me how much I love rock.”