Posted July 2, 200718 yr #1: 4 Non Blondes - Drifting "Linda's voice on this song is beyond amazing. I used to sing this song out of my friend's attic window at all hours of the morning when I was 13. I guess it was my first arrest for disturbing the peace. " #2: Ani Difranco - Not a Pretty Girl "This song speaks to who I am as a woman and what I believe in. Her attitude is incredible the way it comes through. " #3: Janis Joplin - My and Bobby McGee "How could I ever express how great Janis is? This song is a great time." #4: Concrete Blonde - Joey "A great song to drive around to and sing at the top of your lungs. The live version is fantastic." #5: Indigo Girls - Kid Fears "These girls taught me how to harmonize. I always sang Michael Stipe's part. Awesome." #6: Liz Phair - Divorce Song "I like the part where she says 'it's true that I stole your lighter' - it always makes me smile, I do that a lot." #7: Mazzy Star - Fade Into You "This song will always be one of my favourites. Her voice is like a glass of wine and a soft pillow." #8: Nouvelle Vague - Too Drunk to F*.^k "How adorable is this girl? I wanna drink with her." #9: Peaches & Iggy Pop - Kick It "Peaches puts on one of the best live shows I've ever seen. She is the epitome of rock 'n' roll." #10 Lauryn Hill - Tell Him No one can touch Lauryn vocally. When I used to live in Atlanta, I would drive 16 hours to Philly with this song on repeat, studying every line." " #11: Wyclef Jean & Mary J. Blige - 911 Great song, great video, great collaboration. I had the honor of singing this song with Wyclef once." #12: Leonard Cohen - Bird on the Wire This song reminds me of driving on a sunny day through the redwood forests outside of San Fransisco with a joint. Not me, of course. But I do love him." #13: Bad Religion - Struck a Nerve "Bad Religion got me through 9th grade. This guy's voice does something to me that no other voice does." #14: Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah "A Leonard Cohen cover, and he definately did it justice. Listening to it makes me want to get on my knees and pray." #15: Pennywise - F*.^K Authority "When I'm feeling frustrated or anti, I can listen to this song and be inspired. Love these guys." #16: Donny Hathaway - A Song for You Hands down, the most incredible voice I have ever laid my ears on. It's like butter. It makes me hungry and shaky, it's so good." #17: Bob Marley - Redemption Song "6th grade, wake and bake. snowed in, friend's house. The closes I have ever come to peace." #18: Billy Joel - She's Always a Woman "I walked down the aisle to this song. I always thought since I was little that this song was written about me." #19: Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne - Close My eyes Forever I was very young when this song came out, and it made me want to grow up quick and be a rockstar." #20: Jodeci - Lately "K-Ci has a voice like sandpaper and cigars. And I love it. This melody makes my skin crawl. It's a deal-maker."
