2007 songs I’m fond of

What a musical year it was! I’m taking up hack’s challenge but it is excruciatingly difficult to pick only 10 songs from the entire year of 2007 to highlight.

I narrowed it down a little by excluding any musicians already on hack’s list.

I also excluded entire albums, if I simply liked the album as a whole and couldn’t pick out a favorite song. I’ll do a follow-up post on those albums.

1. 99 and 1/2 – Mavis Staples

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   Stopped in my tracks first time I heard it.

2. My Little Basquiat – Cowboy Junkies
   I love interesting songs about motherhood.
3. Big Wheel – Tori Amos
   2007 is the year I started appreciating Tori Amos.
4. When We Were Kids – Rappers’ Delight Club
   Schoolkids rapping over Jens Lekman samples!!

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5. Pluto – Clare & The Reasons
   How could I resist a love song to a planet?
6. We Are Walking Slowly – The Sheds
   So appealingly good-natured.
   (Check out all their free downloads!)

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7. Can’t Even Tie Your Own Shoes – Golden Smog
   I like the story. And it’s catchy.
8. Watina – Andy Palacio
   Moving and gorgeous.
   
9. Mama, Don’t Ever Go Away – Dee Dee Bridgewater
   American jazz singer collaborates with African musicians. Wow!
10. Versatile Heart – Linda Thompson
    Linda’s songs charm both my head and heart.