Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Jumping Playlist

Apache (Jump on It) by Sugarhill Gang
At the Hop by Danny and the Juniors
Bounce by Sarah Connor
Hip Hop Hooray by Naughty by Nature
Jump from Sparkle
Jump by Kris Kross
Jump by Van Halen
Jump (For My Love) by The Pointer Sisters
Jump Around by House of Pain
Jump in the Line by Harry Belafonte
Jump, Jive, and Wail by Brian Setzer Orchestra
Jumper by Third Eye Blind
Jumpin Jack Flash by the Rolling Stones
More Bounce in California
One Jump Ahead from Aladdin
Skip to My Lou

Chick Lit

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Austenland by Shannon Hale
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Confessions of A Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
One Day by David Nicholls
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin 
Stargirl by Jerry SpinelliStarter Wife by Gigi Levangie Grazer 
Still Alice by Lisa Genova 
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han 
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Chick Flicks

My favorite chick flicks, by decade:


1940's:
  • Adam;s Rib
  • Casablanca
  • His Girl Friday
  • Mildred Pierce
  • The Philadelphia Story
  • The Shop Around the Corner
  • Rebecca
1950's:
  • An Affair to Remember
  • All about Eve
  • Funny Face
  • Pillow Talk
  • Sabrina
  • Some Like it Hot
1960's:
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's
  • Camelot
  • Funny Girl
  • That Touch of Mink
1970's:
  • The Goodbye Girl
  • Grease
  • Love Story
  • The Way We Were
  • What's Up Doc?
1980's:
  • Baby Boom
  • Beaches
  • Dirty Dancing
  • Heathers
  • 9 to 5
  • Peggy Sue Got Married
  • Pretty in Pink
  • The Princess Bride
  • Romancing the Stone
  • Sixteen Candles
1990's:
  • Clueless
  • The First Wives Club
  • Ghost
  • Little Women
  • My Best Friend's Wedding
  • One Fine Day
  • Sleepless in Seattle
  • 10 Things I Hate About You
  • The Wedding Singer
  • While You Were Sleeping
2000's:
  • A Lot Like Love
  • Definitely, Maybe
  • 50 First Dates
  • Mean Girls
  • The Notebook
  • The Proposal
  • Something's Gotta Give
  • Sweet Home Alabama
  • 13 Going on 30
  • 27 Dresses
2010's:
  • Isn't It Romantic
  • To All the Boys I Loved Before

Beach Playlists

Beaches:
  • Beachin' by Jake Owen
  • Christmas on the Beach by Irene
  • Girls on the Beach by Beach Boys
  • Life's a Beach by Django Django
  • Some Beach by Blake Shelton
Boardwalk:

  • The Carousel Waltz from Carousel
  • Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffet
  • Down in the Boondocks
  • Games by New Kids on the Block
  • Endless Summer Nights by Richard Marx
  • Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
  • Hot Dog by The Detroit Cobras
  • Love Rollercoaster
  • Love Shack by The B-52's
  • My Little Grass Shack (In Keaiakekua, Hawaii)
  • On a Carousel by The Hollies
  • (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  • Sugar Shack
  • Summer Nights from Grease
  • Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters
  • Waltz #1 (Nunley's Carousel) by Billy Joel
    Summer:

    • All Summer Long by Kid Rock
    • Endless Summer Nights by Richard Marx
    • Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and Family Stone
    • Summer Nights from Grease

    Furniture:

    • Beach Chair by Jay-Z and Chris Martin
    • Christmas in Blue Chair Bay by Kenny Chesney
    • Umbrella by Rihanna
    • Vacant Chair by Steve Winwood

    Tanning:

    • All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan by Kenny Chesney
    • Blister in the Sun by the Violent Femmes
    • Hot Hot Hot by Buster Poindexter
    • Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow

    Food:

    • Cake by The Ocean by DNCE
    • Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffett
    • Day-O (Banana Boat) by Harry Belafonte
    • Dollar Wine by Collin Lucas
    • Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
    • Hot Dog by Detroit Cobras
    • It's Five O'Clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
    • The Mango Song by Island Caribbean Steel Drum Band
    • Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
    • Red, Red Wine by UB40

    Sand:

    • Castles in The Sand by Seals and Croft
    • Castles Made of Sand by Jimi Hendrix
    • Christmas in The Sand by Colbie Caillat
    • Enter Sandman by Metallica
    • Gold Can Turn to Sand from Kristina
    • Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes
    • Remember (Walking in The Sand) by the Shangri-las
    • Sandman by America
    • Slicin' Sand by Elvis Presley


    Specific Beaches:
    • Atlantic City by Bruce Springsteen
    • California Girls by Beach Boys
    • California Gurls by Katy Perry
    • California Sun by Ramones
    • Down at Malibu Beach by Jan and Dean
    • Little Grass Shack by Polynesians
    • Malibu by Miley Cyrus
    • Miami by Will Smith
    • Miami 2017 by Billy Joel
    • Montego Bay by Amazulu
    • Muscle Beach Party by Frankie Avalon
    • Rockaway Beach by Ramones
    • Santa Monica by Savage Garden
    • Seven Mile Beach by Island Caribbean Steel Drum Band
    • Surf City by Jan and Dean
    • Waimea Bay by Jan and Dean
    • White Sandy Beach by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

    Movies:

    • Beach Party
    • Beaches
    • Blue Crush
    • Blue Hawaii
    • Chariots of Fire
    • Gidget
    • Grease
    • Jaws
    • Little Mermaid
    • South Pacific
    • Weekend at Bernie's


    Bonfires:

    • Guitars and Tiki Bars by Kenny Chesney
    • The Tiki Tiki Room by the Sherman Brothers 
    • Wildfire by John Mayer




    Favorite Authors



    Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
    Carson McCullers
    C.S. Lewis
    David Levithan
    E.B. White
    Emily Giffin
    F. Scott Fitzgerald
    Gabrielle Zevin
    Gayle Forman
    Gregory Maguire
    Jane Austen
    Jenny Han
    John Green
    Laura Ingalls Wilder
    Lauren Oliver
    Laurie Halse Andersen
    Liane Moriarty
    Lisa Genova
    Monica Hesse
    Robert Louis Stevenson
    Sarah Dessen
    Scott Westerfield
    Shannon Hale
    Shel Silverstein
    Sophie Kinsella
    Stephanie Perkins
    Tatiana De Rosnay
    Wilson Rawls

        Monday, April 29, 2019

        Dinner Party Playlists

        Bella Notte from Lady and the Tramp
        Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast
        Cake by the Ocean by DNCE
        Cheers (Drink to That) by Rihanna
        Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffett
        Constant Craving by KD Lang
        Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
        Funiculi, Funicula by Andrea Bocelli
        Guitars and Tiki Bars by Kenny Chesney
        Hot Dog by The Detroit Cobras
        Hungry Eyes by Eric Carmen
        Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran
        It's Five O'Clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
        Jamaican Jerk-Off by Elton John
        Lime (in the Coconut) by Sugar Beats
        The Mad Tea Party from Alice in Wonderland
        Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
        Red Red Wine by UB40
        Scenes from an Italian Restaurant by Billy Joel
        Tequila by the Champs
        That's Amore by Dean Martin
        Tiki Bar is Open by Jimmy Buffett
        Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
        Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey by John Mayer
        You and Me and The Bottle Makes 3 Tonight by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy














        Invitation Playlist

        All I Ask of You from The Phantom of The Opera

        Come to My Window by Melissa Etheridge

        Come Together by The Beatles

        If We Hold on Together by Diana Ross

        Grovel, Grovel from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

        Lean on Me

        Let's Dance by David Bowie

        Let's Get it On by Marvin Gaye

        Let's Get it Started by Black Eyed Peas

        Let's Get Together by Annette Funicello and Tommy Sands

        Let's Go Fly a Kite from Mary Poppins

        Let's Groove by Earth, Wind, and Fire

        Let's Stay Together by Al Green

        Let's Wait Awhile by Janet Jackson

        Marry Me by Train

        Save the Last Dance for Me

        Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry

        Stand by Me by Ben. E. King

        Uninvited by Alanis Morisette

        Welcome Back, Kotter

        Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift

        Reimagined Songs Playlist


        Songs using the same music as the original, but different lyrics:
        • All Summer Long by Kid Rock (Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd)
        • A.M Radio by Everclear (Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight)
        • Anaconda by Nicki Minaj (Baby Got Back by Sir Mix a Lot)
        • Back in Time by Pitbull (Love is Strange by Mickey & Sylvia)
        • Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston (Stand by Me by Ben E. King)
        • Billionaire by Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars (Santeria by Sublime)
        • Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve (The Last Time by The Rolling Stones)
        • Bootylicious by Destiny's Child (Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks)
        • Cheers (Drink to That) by Rihanna (I'm With You by Avril Lavigne)
        • Clumsy by Fergie (The Girl Can't Help It by Little Richard)
        • Dance with Me by Debelah Morgan (Hernado's Hideaway from The Pajama Game)
        • Freedom by Pitbull (I'm Free by The Soup Dragons)
        • Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio (Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder)
        • Gettin' Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith (He's the Greatest Dancer by Sister Sledge)
        • Gold Digger by Kanye West (I Got a Woman by Ray Charles)
        • Goodbye by Kristina DeBarge (Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam)
        • Hard Knock Life by Jay-Z (Hard Knock Life from Annie)
        • Hung Up by Madonna (Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! by Abba)
        • I Know You Want Me by Pitbull (Street Player by Chicago)
        • Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice (Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen)
        • It's Tricky by Run-DMC (My Sharona by The Knack )
        • Just the Two Of Us by Will Smith (Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington Jr.)
        • Popular by Mika and Ariana Grande (Popular from Wicked)
        • Shape of You by Ed Sheeran (No Scrubs by TLC)
        • Someone to Call My Lover by Janet Jackson (Ventura Highway by America)
        • The Time (Dirty Bit) by Black Eyed Peas ((I've Had) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes)
        • Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon (Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd)
        • What's Luv by Fat Joe (What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner)
        • Wild Wild West by Will Smith (I Wish by Stevie Wonder)

        Sunday, April 28, 2019

        Regent Cruise Lines Playlists

        A Day in Hollywood:  a Tony Award-winning show that was originally on Broadway in 1980 with choreography by Tommy Tune.
        • Ain't We Got Fun
        • Hooray for Hollywood
        • The Japanese Sandman
        • On the Good Ship Lollipop
        • Over the Rainbow
        • Thanks for the Memory
        • Too Marvelous for Words
        Bohemian Soul- A group of intrepid travelers follow the sun, collecting a rich array of music, dance, and cultural styles, weaving a rich tapestry. As the travelers raise their tents in Paris the Young Mayor finds himself drawn to a mysterious bohemian girl and the call of the open road. Bohemian Soul explores an eclectic array of music and world dance styles that invites audiences on the adventurous journey.

        Broadway in Concert- The talented cast of Seven Seas Voyager will take guests on a journey through Broadway past and present with songs from Guys and Dolls, Annie Get Your Gun, Cabaret, Les Miserables and many more.

        Broadway Tonight – celebrate music from top Broadway shows..

        • The Book of Mormon
        • Jersey Boys
        • Kinky Boots
        • Rock of Ages
        • Nice Work if You Can Get It.

        Burn the Floor: My Revolution: brings the audience back to February 9, 1964 when Beatlemania and the British Invasion hit North America during the Sunday night Ed Sullivan Show.

        Cirque L'Amour: This spectacular evening of entertainment carries guests away to the stunning nightlife of Paris. Experience French Classics including "La Vie en Rose", the opulence of the Lido de Paris, the high kicking of the Folies Bergères, the sensuality of the Crazy Horse and a show stopping French Can can from the Moulin Rouge.

        Cirque Navigator: modern dance, aerial feats, and Celtic dance come together in a fantasy forest setting.

        Cirque Rock ’n Roll: a musical tour through history, featuring jaw-dropping aerial performances.
        Suspended on ropes high above the stage, solo performers and duos leap, lunge, swirl and swivel in mid-air on the walls and even upside down, infusing the familiar with the fantastical.
        • Aerosmith
        • Beyonce
        • Elvis Presley
        • Michael Jackson
        • Queen
        • Pink
        Come Sail Away – sail to the 70s music scene with hits, as well as hit TV themes like “Mash”.

        • Donna Summer
        • Gloria Gaynor
        • Alicia Bridges
        • The Carpenters
        • Bee Gees
        Crossroads- Halfway between Nashville and Los Angeles lies the “Crossroads warehouse” the site of a decades long battle between diehard Country and Rock fans. This conflict is all about the music as these two groups battle through the best Rock and Country hits. Get ready for the most fun night you’ve had at a bar in the middle of nowhere!

        Dancin’ Fool- An extraordinary evening of music and dance led by the Seven Seas Voyager cast that ranges from jive, salsa, quick step, disco and Broadway-style Fosse.

        Dawning of Aquarius – a 60’s retrospective featuring music by The Fifth Dimension, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

        Dancing in the Street: A non-stop display of show-stopping competition dancing. Cruise through the memories of warm summer nights with the music of The Four Tops, The Temptations,  Lionel Richie, and The Jackson Five.

        Dancing to the Hits – a display of ballroom dance with music by pop favorites Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Adele.

        Diamond Run- An International Man of Mystery crisscrosses the globe in pursuit of a priceless blue diamond and the beautiful jewel thief who wants it for herself. This heart-pounding spy thriller features songs by Madonna, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, Shirley Bassey and more.

        Divos and Divas- celebrates the best male and female vocalists of the last seven decades. Presented in the beautiful Constellation theatre by our incredible Production Cast and Regent Signature Orchestra, the evening features a lineup of favorite songs from the best repertoires of some of the greatest singers of all time.

        Film Flashback:  Rediscover some of the most memorable songs from these iconic films from the 1980's.
        • Back to the Future
        • The Blues Brothers
        • Dirty Dancing
        • Fame
        • Footloose
        • Flashdance
        Get Down Tonight: This retro journey puts the hits of the 70's on centre stage.
        • Bee Gees
        • Donna Summer
        • Patti LaBelle.
        Lights, Camera, Music- This elegant tribute to Hollywood musicals showcases cinematic classics songs from the past three-quarters of a century.

        On Broadway: takes guests on a visit to the Broadway musicals currently lighting up the marquees in Times Square.
        • Mamma Mia
        • Jersey Boys
        • Rock of Ages
        • Kinky Boots
        • Cinderella
        • Memphis 
        • The Book of Mormon
        Paradis: a salute to the Parisian cabaret that includes 300 costumes, as well as dance and steamy songs.

        Peggy Lee: a tribute to the singer.

        The Piano Men: an original production featuring songs by Elton John and Billy Joel.

        Songs for a New Love Story:
        • As if We Never Said Goodbye
        • Defying Gravity
        • GoldenEye
        • It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing)
        • Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries
        • Magic by Sean Smith
        Tuxedo- Highlighted by a live orchestra, Tuxedo presents a fresh take on the music of the Rat Pack, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra while also showcasing dynamic arrangements of classic songs by contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Christina Aguilera, Brian Setzer and Harry Connick Jr.

        Vegas| The Show- This show recreates some of the greatest moments in the history of Sin City, and the exciting entertainers who have made Vegas one of the entertainment capitals of the world. Guests will enjoy music from The Rat Pack, Elvis, Sonny and Cher, and Tina Turner.

        Saturday, April 27, 2019

        Silversea Cruise Playlists

        Amore: featuring timeless love songs.

        At the Hop.
        • Born to Hand Jive
        • My Boyfriend's Back
        • The Twist
        Boogie Wonderland!- A glittering cast of talented artists takes the audience on a fun-filled, rhythmic ride through the iconic music and dance moves of the disco generation with songs from such legends as Earth, Wind and Fire, Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees, and many others.

        Brit Hits: This nod to the success of British contemporary music will take to the stage aboard Silver Spirit's Mediterranean cruise from April 15, 2020. Highlighting award-winning songs of the British Phonographic Industry's annual BRIT Awards, the audience will be treated to interpretations of the best-selling hits of such artists as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Elton John, Phil Collins, Eurythmics, and others.

        Café Tango - a classic tango show set in a Parisian-style café.

        Caliente: a show of passion for music and dance. With bold costumes, dramatic staging and with that unmistakable Latino feel throughout.

        Circus- inspired by Cirque du Soleil and the hit movie The Greatest Showman.

        Colors: this tribute to melodies brimming with color and emotion presents a vibrant and varied palette of colorful musical tunes, from Michael Jackson's Black or White and Madonna's True Blue, to Barbra Streisand's Evergreen and Prince's Purple Rain.

        Committed to Soul
        • Soul Man
        • In The Midnight Hour
        • Livin' in America
        • I Got You (I Feel Good)
        • Do You Love Me
        • Son of a Preacher Man
        • Land of 1000 Dances
        • What a Wonderful World
        • You Never Can Tell
        • Unchain My Heart
        • Born to Be Wild
        • Take Me to the River
        • Hound Dog
        • Burning Love
        • Flip, Flop, and Fly
        Corazon: this passion-filled show of music and dance features bold costumes, dramatic staging and captivating imagery from the Alhambra as it showcases rhythmic sounds from Spain and South America, and styles from opera to popular dance beats. Think Man of La Mancha meets Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.

        Don't Stop the Music: Guests are welcome to don their best retro dancing shoes to join in this foot-tapping, sing-along homage to the disco era's pulsating rhythms and colourful funky fashions -- and then take to the dance floor when the ship's DJ steps in to keep the party rolling.

        '80s Gold- celebrates the decade's best-loved pop anthems.

        Grande Amore- The show will feature all-new musical tracks recorded exclusively for Silversea by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

        Jersey Beats-  It will take a nostalgic tour through the hit songs of The Four Seasons, the '60s pop group immortalized in the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys and the Hollywood movie of the same name. Known for their distinctive style of harmony, the group entertained the world with such sing-along hits as ‘Can't Take My Eyes Off You,’ ‘Sherry,’ ‘Walk Like a Man,’ ‘Big Girls Don't Cry,’ and more.

        The King of Strings-  an exciting tribute to the legendary Elvis Presley. This sophisticated celebration of the hip-swiveling King of Rock and Roll features orchestral interpretations of such classics as ‘It's Now or Never,’ ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Can't Help Falling in Love,’ and many more.

        Late in the Evening: this acoustic, live tribute to the enduring melodies of Burt Bacharach, Carole King and Paul Simon features reinterpretations of such laid-back, modern classics as I Say a Little Prayer, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Bridge over Troubled Water, and more.

        Lyrically Yours- The eclectic show, inspired by Rolling Stone magazine's list of the greatest songwriters of all time, showcases the music of some of the world's most beloved lyricists, from John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan to Abba and James Taylor.

        Mind the Gap: Mod fashions and the iconic imagery of a London tube station propel this lively journey back to the 1960s and the British Invasion that conquered the airwaves with such legendary pop and rock stars.
        • The Beatles
        • Lulu
        • The Rolling Stones
        • Tom Jones
        Musical Maestro: A grand ballroom is the elegant backdrop for this signature show, a 45-minute tribute to popular operatic arias and classical crossover music. Led by renowned conductor Richard Balcombe, its captivating musical score has been arranged, performed, and recorded by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra exclusively for Silversea guests.

        Paradise Lounge:  Welcome to our light-hearted soap opera, set in a chic Manhattan bar. Here, you’ll meet our barman, who narrates out tale of love and ambition against a rock and pop music score with a twist. 

        Première: a chronological musical tribute to some of the world's greatest movies.

        Rhapsody in Rock- honors Queen, one of the most popular rock bands of the '70s. This energetic, hard rock-inspired production will entertain guests with a selection of the British band's most iconic hits, including ‘We Are the Champions,’ ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’

        Shaken Not Stirred: celebrating the intrigue, glamour, and sophistication embodied in 50 years of James Bond films.

        Silver, Platinum, Gold: a fun journey back to the age of Motown. Singers dressed in sparkling costumes from the era, a live DJ, and feel-good, nostalgic hits from artists including Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Supremes will have the audience grooving to some of music's most memorable decades.
        • Ain't No Mountain High
        • Signed, Sealed, Delivered
        To the Moon and Beyond- a retro tribute to space exploration and classic sci-fi movies. Inspired by the recent 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, the show will feature evocative, space-age scenery and such iconic tunes as Fly Me to the Moon, Moondance, Bad Moon Rising, Rocket Man, and more. 

        Vegas!
        • Candy Man
        • The Good Life
        • Hello Dolly
        • I'm Sitting on the Top of the World
        • Just in Time
        • Lady is a Tramp
        • More (Theme from Mondo Cane)
        • My Way
        • Portrait of My Love by The Tokens
        • You Are the Sunshine of My Life
        • You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

        Friday, April 26, 2019

        Cinderella

        We went and saw Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at Syracuse High.



        April Showers Playlist

        Box of Rain by Grateful Dead
        Come in From the Rain by Captain and Tenille
        Come Rain or Come Shine by Barbra Streisand and John Mayer
        Cue the Rain by Lea Michele
        Don't Rain on My Parade by Barbra Streisand
        Fire and Rain by James Taylor
        Have You Ever Seen the Rain? by Creedence Clearwater Revival
        I Think It's Going to Rain Today by Bette Midler
        It Will Rain by Bruno Mars
        It's Raining Men by the Weather Girls
        Little April Shower from Bambi
        Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland
        Pocketful of Rainbows by Elvis Presley
        The Rain in Spain from My Fair Lady
        The Rainbow Connection
        Reading Rainbow Theme
        Set Fire to the Rain by Adele
        Singin' in The Rain by Gene Kelly
        Summer Rain by Belinda Carlisle
        Tears and Rain by James Blunt
        Who'll Stop the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival

        Theater Playlist

        Another Op'nin', Another Show from Kiss Me Kate
        Applause by Lady Gaga
        The Best Seat in the House by Barry Manilow
        Broadway Ballet from Singin' in the Rain
        Broadway, Here I Come! by Jeremy Jordan
        Come Original by 311
        Fame from Fame
        For Your Entertainment by Adam Lambert
        Front Row by Alanis Morissette
        Give My Regards to Broadway by Judy Garland
        The Greatest Show from The Greatest Showman
        Hollywood by Michael Buble
        I Hope I Get It from A Chorus Line
        I'm the Greatest Star from Funny Girl
        Let Me Be Your Star from Smash
        Let Me Entertain You by Eye of the Tiger
        Lullaby of Broadway from 42nd Street
        May We Entertain You from Gypsy
        Miami 2017 by Billy Joel
        Nights on Broadway by Bee Gees
        No Curtain Call by Maroon 5
        On Broadway by George Benson
        Pretty Vegas by INXS
        The Show Must Go On by Queen
        Stole the Show by Kygo
        A Summer in Ohio from The Last Five Years
        Take a Bow by Madonna
        Take a Bow by Rihanna
        That's Entertainment by Fred Astaire
        There's No Business Like Show Business from Annie Get Your Gun
        Tickets by Maroon 5

        Thursday, April 25, 2019

        Friendship Playlist

        Anytime You Need a Friend by Mariah Carey
        Count on Me by Bruno Mars
        Dear Old Friend from Love Never Dies
        Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
        Friends, Lovers, or Nothing by John Mayer
        Friend Like Me by Robin Williams
        Friends by Bette Midler
        Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C
        I Can Help by Billy Swan
        I Turn to You  by Christina Aguilera
        If My Friends Could See Me Now from Sweet Charity
        If We Hold On Together by Diana Ross
        I'll Be There by The Jackson 5
        I'll Be There for You from Friends
        I'll Stand by You by The Pretenders
        Just Friends by Gavin DeGraw
        Lean on Me by Bill Withers
        Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) by Diana Ross
        Reach Out I'll Be There by the Four Tops
        Ruin the Friendship by Demi Lovato
        Stand By Me by Ben E. King
        Thank You For Being a Friend by Andrew Gold
        That's What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick
        True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
        We Belong Together by Randy Newman
        We Go Together from Grease
        We Used to Be Friends by Dandy Warhols
        We'll Be Together from Grease 2
        Where Everybody Knows Your Name from Cheers
        Why Can't We Be Friends? by War
        With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
        Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
        You've Got a Friend by James Taylor
        You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman
        You're My Best Friend by Queen

        Fun With Fours


        Four names I go by:
        • Stephanie
        • Steph
        • Stephie
        • Desi
        Four places I've lived:
        • Layton
        • Ogden
        • Roy
        • Syracuse
        Four things I love to watch on TV
        • Big Brother
        • Grey's Anatomy
        • Real Housewives
        • The Walking Dead
        Four places I have visited
        • The Caribbean
        • Florida
        • Hawaii
        • Mexico
        Four things I love to eat:
        • Barbecued Ribs
        • Chicken Kababs
        • Carne Asade Tacos
        • Prime Rib
        Four favorite drinks
        • Lemonade
        • Lime Rickeys
        • Root Beer
        • Sprite

        Calypso Playlist

        Peanut Vendor by Calypso Steel Drum
        Forget You by Cee Lo Green
        That's How You Know from Enchanted
        Cocoanut Woman by Harry Belafonte
        Zombie Jamboree by Harry Belafonte
        Jamaica Farewell by Harry Belafonte
        Kingston Market by Harry Belafonte
        Island in The Sun by Harry Belafonte
        Calypso by John Denver
        Under the Sea from Little Mermaid
        Kiss the Girl from Little Mermaid
        Rude by Magic!
        Red Red Wine by UB40

        Wednesday, April 24, 2019

        Las Vegas Attractions

        Restaurants
        • Buffet at Bellagio
        • Buffet at the Palms
        • Buffet at Rio
        • Pizzeria at Circus Circus
        • Lobster Me
        • Los Tacos
        • Memphis Championship BBQ
        • Metro Pizza
        • Shake Shack
        Shopping
        • The Boulevard Mall
        • Caesars Forum Shops
        • Fashion Show Mall
        • Fremont Street
        • Mandalay Bay
        • Meadows Mall
        • Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood
        • Pawn Shop from Pawn Stars
        • Town Square Mall
        • The Venetian
        Shows
        • Atlantis Show at Caesar's Forum Shops
        • Rain show at Planet Hollywood
        • Tournament of Kings at Exalibur

        Dinosaur Playlists

        Crocodile Rock by Elton John
        Dinosaur by Kesha
        Jurassic World Theme
        Never Smile at a Crocodile from Peter Pan
        Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul, and Mary
        See You Later, Alligator by Bill Haley and Comets
        Theme from Jurassic Park
        Walk the Dinosaur by Was (Not Was)

        Dance Club Playlist

        Day-O (Banana Boat) by Harry Belafonte
        Hernando's Hideaway from The Pajama Game
        Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
        Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and Comets
        Singin' in the Rain by Gene Kelly
        Splish Splash by Bobby Darin
        Sway
        Tequila by The Champs
        Zombie Jamboree by Harry Belafonte
        Do You Love Me by Contours
        Jump in the Line by Harry Belafonte
        Land of 1000 Dances by Wilson Pickett
        Sherry by Frankie Valli and Four Seasons
        Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones
        Spooky by The Classics IV
        Stand by Me by Ben E. King
        You Never Can Tell by Chuck Berry
        Boogie Shoes by KC And Sunshine Band
        Disco Inferno by The Trammps
        He's the Greatest Dancer by Sister Sledge
        Last Dance by Donna Summer
        Le Freak by Chic
        Play that Funky Music by Wild Cherry
        Time Warp from Rocky Horror Picture Show
        Turn The Beat Around by Vicki Sue Robinson
        You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees
        Y.M.C.A. by The Village People
        Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
        Careless Whisper by George Michael
        Celebration by Kool and The Gang
        Dancing on the Ceiling by Lionel Richie
        Footloose by Kenny Loggins
        (I've Had) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
        Super Freak by Rick James
        Thriller by Michael Jackson
        The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson
        What a Feeling by Irene Cara
        Cosmic Girl by Jamiroquai
        Fantasy by Mariah Carey
        Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) by C+C Music Factory
        Groove is in the Heart by Deee-Lite
        I'm Every Woman by Whitney Houston
        Let's Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez
        Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
        Rhythm is a Dancer by Snap!
        Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson
        Smooth by Santana and Rob Thomas
        Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera
        All for You by Janet Jackson
        Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls
        Electric Feel by MGMT
        Escape by Enrique Inglesias
        Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child
        Music by Madonna
        Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake
        Say it Right by Nelly Furtado
        Shake It by Metro Station
        Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
        Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj
        Cake by the Ocean by DNCE
        California Gurls by Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg
        Domino by Jessie J.
        Last Friday Night (TGIF) by Katy Perry
        Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye and Kimbra
        Get Lucky by Daft Punk and Pharrell
        24K Magic by Bruno Mars
        Tightrope by Janelle Monae

        Fashion Playlist

        Black Velvet by Alannah Myles
        Boogie Shoes by KC And Sunshine Band
        Chantilly Lace by Big Bopper
        Fancy by Iggy Azalea and Charlie XCX
        Fashion by the Royal Concept
        Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland
        Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh
        Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues
        Putin' on the Ritz by Taco
        Raspberry Beret by Prince
        Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top
        Something About the Way You Look Tonight by Elton John
        Suit and Tie by Justin Timberlake
        Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart
        Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

        Relaxation Playlists

        Barely Breathing by Duncan Shiek
        Breathe (2 AM) by Anna Nalick
        Breathin' by Ariana Grande
        Breathe by Backstreet Boys
        I'm Still Breathing by Katy Perry
        Inner Rhythm by Donny Osmond
        I Say a Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick
        License to Chill by Billy Ocean
        The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars
        Lazy Sunday by Small Faces
        Out of My Mind by James Blunt
        Peace of Mind by Peter Cetera
        Peaceful Easy Feeling by The Eagles
        Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
        Relax Max by Dinah Washington

        Surfing Playlists

        Catch a Ride by Eddie Money
        Catch a Wave by The Beach Boys
        Gidget by James Darren
        Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride from Lilo & Stitch
        Pipeline by Stevie Ray Vaughn and Dick Dale
        Ride the Wild Surf by Jan and Dean
        Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen
        Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys
        Surfin' Safari by The Beach Boys
        Surfin' USA by The Beach Boys
        Surf City by Jan and Dean
        Tell Em I'm Surfing by Jan and Dean
        Wipe Out by The Surfaris
        Wooly Bully by Sam the Sham

        Tuesday, April 23, 2019

        1950's Playlist

        There's No Business Like Show Business from Annie Get Your Gun
        Shake, Rattle, and Roll by Big Joe Turner
        See You Later, Alligator by Bill Haley & The Comets
        Splish Splash by Bobby Darin
        Rockin' Robin by Bobby Day
        Do You Want To Dance? by Bobby Freeman
        Everyday by Buddy Holly
        Tequila by the Champs
        Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
        Yakety Yak by The Coasters
        At the Hop by Danny and the Juniors
        Sway by Dean Martin
        I Wonder Why by Dion
        Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran
        Too Darn Hot by Ella Fitzgerald
        All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
        Love and Marriage by Frank Sinatra
        Sea Cruise by Frankie Ford
        That's Entertainment by Fred Astaire
        Tallahassee Lassie by Freddy Cannon
        Singin' in The Rain by Gene Kelly
        Day-O (Banana Boat) by Harry Belafonte
        Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis
        I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
        Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu by Johnny Rivers
        Cry Me a River by Julie London
        Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
        Tutti Frutti by Little Richard
        Fever by Little Willie John
        Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend by Marilyn Monroe
        Till There Was You from The Music Man
        The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Peggy Seeger
        Earth Angel by The Penguins
        La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
        Unchained Melody by Todd Duncan
        Fever by Little Willie John
        Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific

        Sailing Playlist

        The Booze Cruise by Blackjack Billy
        Brandy by Looking Glass
        Break My Stride by Matthew Wilder
        Captain Jack by Billy Joel
        Captain Splendid by Kara's Flowers
        Cool Change by Little River Band
        Come Sail Away by Styx
        Cruise by Florida Georgia Line
        Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson
        Day-O (Banana Boat)) by Harry Belafonte
        Downeaster Alexa by Billy Joel
        Dreamboat Annie by Heart
        Drift Away by Uncle Kracker
        Drunken Sailor by the Irish Rovers
        The Elegant Captain Hook from Peter Pan
        Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside
        How Far I'll Go from Moana
        I'm on a Boat by the Lonely Island
        I Have a Dream by ABBA
        I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
        In the Navy by the Village People
        The Jolly Roger
        The Last Ship by Sting
        The Love Boat Theme
        Lovely Cruise by Jimmy Buffett
        Orinico Flow by Enya
        Pontoon by Little Big Town
        Proud Mary by Tina Turner
        Ride Captain Ride by Blues Image
        Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
        Rock the Boat by Aaliyah
        Sail On by Lionel Richie
        Sailing by Rod Stewart
        Sailing by Christopher Cross
        Still Cruisin' by Beach Boys
        Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills, and Nash
        Sailing On from Saturday's Warrior
        The Sailor's Hornpipe
        Sea Cruise by Frankie Ford
        Set Adrift in Memory Bliss by Backstreet Boys
        Ship to Wreck by Florence + the Machine
        Showboat Gambler by England Dan and John Ford Coley
        Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat from Guys and Dolls
        Sloop John B by the Beach Boys
        Son of a Son of A Sailor by Jimmy Buffet
        Still Cruisin' by the Beach Boys
        Where the Boat Leaves From by Zac Brown Band
        Yellow Submarine by The Beatles
        Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) from Pirates of The Caribbean

        Viking Cruise Lines Playlist

        ABBA: As Good As New
        • Dancing Queen
        • Fernando
        • Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man after Midnight)
        • I Have a Dream
        • I Let the Music Speak
        • Lovelight
        • Mamma Mia!
        • Money, Money, Money
        • Rock Me
        • Voulez Vous
        • Waterloo
        The Beatles
        • Blackbird
        • Hey Jude
        • I Want to Hold Your Hand
        • She Loves You
        • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
        Broadway
        • Anything Goes
        • Guys and Dolls
        • Les Miserables
        • Mamma Mia!
        • Phantom of the Opera
        • Porgy and Bess
        • We Will Rock You
        • Wicked
        La Peregrina: spy themed.
        • Austin Powers
        • Every Breath You Take
        • I Go to Rio
        • Get Smart
        • James Bond
        Les Artistes De Paris.
        • Hymn a l'Amour
        • Les Miserables
        • Non, Je ne Regrette Rien
        • Phantom of the Opera
        Motown.
        • Dancing in the Street
        The Rat Pack Revisited.
        • Easy to Love
        • That Old Black Magic
        Songscape: An Operatic Fantasy.  Fantasy and reality intertwine when a young man's desire to be loved influences everyone around him.  Featuring whimsical imagery, colorful costumes and a combination of opera, art songs, Gilbert and Sullivan, and Rock and Roll.
        • Summertime from Porgy and Bess
        Song and Dance.
        • Fever
        • When a Man Loves a Woman
        The Strip
        • At Last
        • Luck Be A Lady
        • Viva Las Vegas

        Hotel Playlists


        Bellagio Fountains
        • Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
        • Big Spender from Sweet Charity
        • Carol of the Bells
        • Con Te Partiro by Andrea Bocelli
        • Get Your Freak On by Missy Elliott
        • God Bless The USA
        • Your Song by Elton John
        • Luck Be a Lady from Guys and Dolls
        • Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
        • It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
        • It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
        • Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by the Beatles
        • Luck Be a Lady from Guys and Dolls
        • This Kiss by Faith Hill
        • My Heart will Go On by Celine Dion
        • O Holy Night
        • The Pink Panther Theme
        • This Kiss by Faith Hill
        • Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley
        • Singin' in the Rain by Gene Kelly
        • In the Mood by Glenn Miller
        • The Pink Panther Theme
        • All That Jazz from Chicago
          Fremont Street
          • The Beatles
          • The Chainsmokers
          • Green Day
          • Imagine Dragons
          • The Killers
          • Linkin Park
          • Tiesto
          • The Who

          Hotels
          • Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley
          • Hotel California by The Eagles
          • YMCA by The Village People
          • Two Beds and A Coffee Machine by Savage Garden
          • The Last Resort by The Eagles
          • King of the Road by Dean Martin
          • Closer by the Chainsmokers
          • In My Room by Beach Boys


          Lights
          • Bright Lights Bigger City by Cee Lo Green
          • Chandelier by Sia
          • Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant
          • Neon by John Mayer
          • Neon Light by Blake Shelton
          • Ray of Light by Madonna
          • City Lights from The Act
          • Lights by Ellie Goulding
          • I See the Light from Tangled
          • Leave a Light On by Belinda Carlisle


          Monday, April 22, 2019

          Vegas

          On Tuesday, we drove to Vegas and stayed at the Oasis RV Resort.



          On Wednesday,  we went to the North Premium Outlets and ate lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.  We went to the Backstreet Boys Concert at the Planet Hollywood.  Dionne Warwick was in the audience.













































          On Thursday,  We went to the Fashion Show Mall and ate lunch at their food court.  We went to the Linq and got a cupcake.  We walked around the Forum shops.



















          On Friday,  We went to the South Premium Outlets and then ate lunch at Panera Bread.  We went to the Town Square mall.

          On Saturday,  Mom and Dad wanted to drive out to see where the cast of Sister Wives used to live.  We went to the Palazzo and Venetian.  We saw Jerry Rice, signing autographs in their Field of Dreams antique store.  We went to the Fashion Show Mall and ate lunch at their food court.   We went to Chipotle for dinner.





















          Sunday was Easter.  We ate lunch at the Buffet at the Palms, then walked around Bally's and Bellagio.



































          On Monday, we drove home.