Andrew’s Playlist (a la iTunes Celebrity Playlists)
- Ants Marching (Dave Matthews Band) – my all-time favorite song by my all-time favorite band. Not so much for the lyrics, but the energy of the music, especially live.
- Hold Fast (MercyMe) – the first time I heard this song, I thought it was one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard. I still feel like that way, and it’s just as powerful live as the studio cut.
- Superstition (Stevie Wonder) – the horn lick in this song is one of the catchiest snippets of music ever. Funky.
- Pictures of You (The Cure) – I’m a child of the 80s, so I figured I needed to have an 80s song or two.
- Here Am I (MercyMe) – the epitome of living the Christian life. We’re called to “go.”
- Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) – one of those songs you wish were longer. If U2 wrote five more verses and repeated the chorus several more times, I wouldn’t have complained.
- Speed of Sound (Coldplay) – my favorite song from 2005. I would love to see Coldplay live, and hear this anthem.
- Is It Any Wonder (Keane) – another rock anthem. I would love to be a part of writing a song like this. I have a rule to only play this song loud in my car. All talking stops, the volume goes up, and I just listen.
- Wonderful Cross – I didn’t label an artist for this because it’s been performed by praise bands everywhere. I prefer David Crowder Band’s version, which I’ve heard twice live. Aside from that, I think the Josh Martin Band’s version is second-best. Not to mention it’s a song about the focus of my faith.
- Every Breath You Take (Sting) – Another great 80s song.
- To Make You Feel My Love (Garth Brooks) – everyone has their favorite love song, and this is mine.
