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2006-03-08 1:09 PM

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Subject: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer

My best friend in the whole world is a Breast Cancer Survivor.  It's taken her six months of chemo and radiation, hair loss, fatigue, and general yuckiness to get thru it.  But she is on the way out of all the bad stuff and is just about done with all her treatments.

She's been a runner for a few years.  Not being able to run and train like she used to thru all this (although she did run on New Year's Day here in Tampa and placed 3rd in her age group) has made her uneasy about getting back into the sport.  She came to watch me at the Gasparilla Marathon and she got that ol' bug back...she wants to start running again!  Not only that, on April 29th, she'll be doing HER FIRST TRIATHLON!!!  So my request is simple.  I need a list of songs that I can put on a CD to present to her the day of the race.  It's gonna be called Terri's Comeback Mix. 

I've got some already.

I'm Still Standing - Elton John
I Run For Life - Melissa Etheridge (duh, of course this one!!)
Hard Times Are Over - John and Yoko
Stronger - Britney
I'm Alive - Celine Dion
A New Day Has Come  - Celine Dion
Life Holds On - Beth Nielsen Chapman
Happy Girl - Martina McBride
Need more!!!  Thanks all!!


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2006-03-08 1:11 PM
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Yay Terri!

Beautiful Day - U2

2006-03-08 1:12 PM
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Move Along by All American Rejects
2006-03-08 1:24 PM
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I like "I walk alone" by Green Day.

You might think its too dark but I like it to run to.

Yay Terri. She's sweet.



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Subject: RE: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer
Speaking of Green Day, how about "Poprocks and Coke".
2006-03-08 1:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer
At the end of the Indy Half Marathon, there's usually a band playing, "I will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. Also, "Coming out of the Dark" by Gloria Estophan (which I think I just misspelled) which she actually used as her "come back song" after being in the bad bus accident a few years ago. There's a song by Bif Naked (a Canadian punk rocker) called "I Love Myself Today" which is actually kind of an angry song, but has a great beat and a great message in general (putting the past behind and loving who you are today).

Good news about your friend....you are a good friend...


2006-03-08 1:40 PM
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Subject: RE: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer

Jess, don't eat poprocks and coke!!!  LOL  Ever seen that movie "Urban Legend"?

Ah yes, totally forgot about COMING OUT of the Dark...I love Ms. Gloria Estefan...big fan...how could I forget her!!  Thanks Bettylou. 

I was purposely trying NOT to suggest I Will Survive (would be too stereotypical of me! LOL) but now that you said it, maybe I'll put it on there, and if Terri is like "Oh how stereotypical of you!" I'll say, nope, it's Bettylou's fault!! LOL  Hehehe...anyway, yeah technically it IS a perfect song for this!

Haley, was that low-key??? LOL



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2006-03-08 1:46 PM
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Enough is Enough- donna summer?
I am Woman- Helen Reddy
Haven't Got Time for the Pain- Carly
Won't Back Down- Tom Petty
Hit me with your best shot- Pat Benatar
I feel good- James

 

YAY Terri!  She should do a Danskin Tri, they are FREE for survivors, and you would be one hellova great cheerleader. 

2006-03-08 1:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer

Yup, Donna Summer and BAHBRA!!!  Of course I know that one! Which reminds me, there are probably some good Barbra songs I could use...

Hmmm...I haven't worn the uniform in years...I wonder if it still fits!! LOL  The pants are probably still the same size, but the shirt I'm sure would be too small!!

Thanks for the suggestions Hollis!  Those are GREAT!!



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possum - 2006-03-08 2:46 PM


Hit me with your best shot- Pat Benatar

GOOD ONE!

2006-03-08 1:57 PM
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I Touch Myself - Divinyls

I Would Walk 500 Miles - The Proclaimers

You Learn - Alanis Morisette

I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow

You Are My World - Communards

She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult

Groove Is In The Heart - DeeLite

Littladiss, littladat.



2006-03-08 1:59 PM
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I can't believe I am suggesting this but... "Born to Run".  My husband is a huge Springsteen fan and it drives me nuts.  I would never hear the end of it if he knew I just suggested a Bruce song!  Anyway, it is is a fire up/celebrate life/go out and kick butt kinda tune.

2006-03-08 2:17 PM
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"It's a great day to be alive" by Travis Tritt never fails to make me smile and sing along as loudly and obnoxiously as I can muster.
2006-03-08 2:37 PM
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Everyday - Dave Matthews

Some Days You Gotta Dance - Dixie Chicks

Bouncing Round the Room - Phish (don't know why - I just love it when it comes on my IPod- it's such a happy song)
2006-03-08 2:56 PM
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'Born to Run' by Emmylou Harris. It's NOT the Bruce song.

Well I never did crawl and I never did toe that line
No man is a master to me I ain't that kind
I just put on my traveling shoes
If you wanna win you just can't lose the time
Or stay behind
Well I was born to run
To get ahead of the rest
And all that I wanted was to be the best
Just to feel free and be someone
I was born to be fast I was born to run

Well I take the chances sometimes I've made mistakes
But you don't get nothing unless you take the breaks
Living as dangerous as dynamite
Sure makes you feel nervous but it makes you feel alright
Makes you feel alright
Well I was born to run
To get ahead of the rest
And all that I wanted was to be the best
Just to feel free and be someone
I was born to be fast I was born to run

Nobody's gonna make me do things their way
By the time you figure it out it's yesterday
Well it comes to he who waits I'm told
But I don't need it when I'm old and gray
Yea I want it today
Well I was born to run
To get ahead of the rest
And all that I wanted was to be the best
Just to feel free and be someone
I was born to be fast I was born to run

2006-03-08 2:57 PM
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Subject: RE: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer

EMMYLOU!  YES!

Indigo Girls Rise Up

dog at the window still looks all day never gets her fill
cause a glance means a chance to break the birds out congregating
I have seen a look like that you licked your chops from where you sat
make your kill for a thrill and you don't mind waiting
rise up your dead, there's life in the old girl yet
rise up your dead
when it bums you out, all the hunters sprung to pounce
and at best it's a mess like a nest infested
you remember there's more than this
there always was and always is
tend the artist in your charges, you are full invested
and if you need to, read your mindless mag
call me up for tickets, we'll go see sugarland
and it gets better even when it's been a drag
just move to the music, move your body to the band and
rise up



2006-03-08 3:12 PM
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Burgundy Heart Shaped Medallion- David Wilcox

 

If I had a spell of magic
I would make this enchantment for you
A burgundy heart-shaped medallion
With a window that you could look through
So that when all the mirrors are angry
With your faults and all you must do
You could peek through that heart-shaped medallion
And see you from my point of view 

 

 

2006-03-08 6:13 PM
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Boogie Shoes - KC and the Sunshine Band

What Time Is It - Spin Doctors

I'm a Believer - SmashMouth

Dreaming - Blondie

Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain

Oye Como Va - Santana

Running - No Doubt

Coming Around Again - Carly Simon

My Girl - The Temptations

Dancing in the Street - Martha & the Vandellas

Jeff - So glad to hear of your friends success!  Hope to meet her at an upcoming race!

2006-03-08 7:47 PM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Need song suggestions...Breast Cancer
Wow, these are all so great...it's gonna be a Volume 1 and 2 thing I can see it!!
2006-03-08 10:17 PM
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Badlands by Springsteen. Basically the ultimate f-you song. "I wanna spit in the face of these badlands, you've gotta live it every day". Freakin' epic jam.

Lose Yourself-Eminem

You Don't Get Much-The BoDeans




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2006-03-09 11:04 AM
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Garth Brooks:  "Standing Outside The Fire"

We call them cool
Those hearts that have no scars to show
The ones that never do let go
And risk the tables being turned

We call them fools
Who have to dance within the flame
Who chance the sorrow and the shame
That always comes with getting burned

But you've got to be tough when consumed by desire
'Cause it's not enough just to stand outside the fire

We call them strong
Those who can face this world alone
Who seem to get by on their own
Those who will never take the fall

We call them weak
Who are unable to resist
The slightest chance love might exist
And for that forsake it all

They're so hell-bent on giving ,walking a wire
Convinced it's not living if you stand outside the fire

Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire

There's this love that is burning
Deep in my soul
Constantly yearning to get out of control
Wanting to fly higher and higher
I can't abide
Standing outside the fire

Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire

Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire

2006-03-09 11:04 AM
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kimj81 - 2006-03-08 11:17 AM "It's a great day to be alive" by Travis Tritt never fails to make me smile and sing along as loudly and obnoxiously as I can muster.

I agree!

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