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Curtis’ July 2024 10 songs
How Forever Feels - Kenny Chesney. I like this song because its all about wanting to know how forever feels, by being in love with someone forever, thats something that I want and hope to know myself.
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Ansley. The most iconic meme song of all time, everyone enjoys a good rickroll, it has been a popular meme since 2006 and continues to evolve. The song is really good and is quite catchy as well.
Check Yes Or No - George Strait. I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was younger, it would get played a lot on country radio back then as it had been out for only about 10 years, it was one that always stuck out to me.
Neon Moon - Brooks And Dunn. One the all time classic 90’s country songs, this song is always a great listen and is always towards the top of my apple music replay consistently each year.
Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stones) - John Denver. This is one of my top 2 favorite John Denver songs, it has such a great sound and I really like meaning of it.
One Piece At A Time - Johnny Cash This is a song that I remember would play a lot when I would be at my grandparents house and it has a lot of memories of those times. This song is also pretty funny.
Clementine - Young Gravy. I tend to not listen to Rap or Pop county songs, leaning more to more of traditional country songs but this one is really catchy and quite enjoyable
Mask Off - Future. This song has such a good sound to it, plus “Ain’t no way, Ain’t no Fucking way” is a great line to use in certain situations.
Obsessed - Olivia Rodrigo. This is kinda just a basic pop song but sometimes they stand out, this is one of those times that one does for me.
Tennessee Orange - Megan Moroney. This gives a older county love song sound, this is a important thing for me, county songs with that older sound will always be something I enjoy.
Curtis’ June 2024 10 Songs + 10 Edition
For this month's Curtis’ 10 Songs its going to be special because will be launching the first "+ 10 Edition" list. This of course is a extra 10 songs for the month. Think of it as a double album
Chevrolet - Dustin Lynch (Feat. Jelly Roll). A rare new country song to be featured on this list, I randomly herd id on the radio for the 2 minutes I didn’t have Apple Music on in my car, I found it to be a enjoyable song.
MIA Down In MIA - George Strait. The newest George Strait song. Its got a Jimmy Buffett vibe to it, perfect song for summer time.
Life Is Good - Future (Feat. Drake). When Drake and Future release a song together its something special. This is the perfect song for when you have to work on the weekend.
Hillbilly Deluxe - Brooks & Dunn. This is any amazing song, it’s maybe not Brooks & Dunn’s most popular songs but its definitely one of my favorites. I feel like this song gives a good country/redneck vibe that a lot of country songs today are trying to be.
Take Me To Tomorrow - John Denver. This is a John Denver Deep Cut song, its a lesser known song for sure. Its a totally different vibe from his usual more folk music sound.
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin. This is one of the most iconic songs of all time and is considered one of the best ever, what else can I say.
No Friends In The Industry - Drake. I really like this song, its a relatable topic of being close with a few people but most people are not friends. I relate with when it comes to work and to building my brand.
Where The Hood At - DMX. I really enjoy this type of rap song. Really just not caring about anyone who might be hurt by whats being said.
Ocean Front Property - George Strait. This is a song thats a metaphor for love and saying ill be fine without even though its a lie. Selling ocean front property in Arizona is a great saying as well.
Caution - The Killers. This song came out in 2021, my brother played it when we would spend time together in the woods making bike paths. Its connected to a special time.
Where That Came From - Randy Travis. This song shows some of the positives of AI, Randy Travis was able to release a new song with AI, He’s unable to sing anymore do to a stroke, its cool to see him get his voice back through this song.
Big Pimpin’ - Jay-Z (Feat. UGK). This is a essential 2000’s rap song, Its my favorite Jay-Z song as well.
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver. This is John Denver’s most popular song, It is also one of my favorite songs all time!
Pussy & Millions - Drake & 21 Savage (Feat. Travis Scott). I like the vibe of this song. It’s one of the best Drake songs in my opinion. Talking about money and women seems to be common topics that get brought up and this song represents that well.
Any Foolish Thing - Michael McDonald. I enjoy Michael McDonald’s singing, I really liked his songs as part of The Doobie Brothers and this is a solo song that stands out to me by him.
In da Club - 50 Cent. This is a iconic song from 2000’s Rap and stands the test of time as still one of the greatest Rap songs ever.
You Know Me Better Than That - George Strait. This is a great song, it really is a great breakdown of someone being in love with the image and thoughts of how someone is without really understanding them.
Convoy - C.W. McCall. Just like What a Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers, which was featured last month, this is a song that I have a connection to from playing GTA V and loving it on the in game radio.
34+35 - Ariana Grande. This song is just kinda funny to be honest but its also a enjoyable song with a really good beat.
I Am That Man - Brooks & Dunn. This is a song of love, being that man for a woman who’s trying to find someone of her dreams and will love her like dreams of. I hope someday to be that man for someone.
Curtis’ May 2024 10 songs
Boot Scootin’ Boogie - Brooks And Dunn. This song is pure 90’s country. This song is also one of my all time favorite songs to play and has been towards the top of my apple music replay consistently the past few years.
All My Ex’s Live in Texas - George Strait. This is a go to George Strait song, this is a ideal song to play for someone to show what true country music should sound like.
Murder On Music Row - George Strait & Alan Jackson. I feel this song is a perfect representation and explanation of the changes in country music, talking about how country has moved more in a pop direction. This song is from 2000 but feels like it could be about todays country music even more than 24 years ago.
Jumpman - Drake & Future. This is the perfect song to get hyped up it’s just got an amazing vibe. I find myself thinking of this song anytime Jumpman is on anything, like a shirt or on a race winning NASCAR Cup car.
Two Dozen Roses - Shenandoah. This is a interesting pick for this list, I feel like this is a song I don’t remember hearing much of when I was younger, and I listened to a lot of country. Maybe I just forgot, Either way I herd it on the Apple Music 80’s Country music playlist and I really enjoyed the sound of it.
What a Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers. This song is one of my favorite songs all time. I remember hearing it on the radio in GTA V and loving it then. This song is connected to so much of what I loved about playing that game in the early days.
Made in America - Toby Keith. This song is full of passion and love for America and American things, listening to this song really brings out a patriotic feeling that is inside of anyone that is American
Broken Neon Hearts - Ronnie Dunn. Brooks & Dunn haven’t put out new music since 2007 so getting to hear newer songs from one half of the group is amazing. This song definitely fits in with songs you would expect from Brooks & Dunn.
Dreamland Express - John Denver. This is one of my favorite John Denver songs, I enjoy most of them but this one just stands out to me as one of his best.
Fool In The Rain - Led Zeppelin. If I had to pick this would be my favorite Led Zeppelin song, I enjoy the sounds in this song and how its just a little different than what you might get in some of their earlier songs.
Curtis’ April 2024 10 songs
Picking just 10 songs is a challenge!
Talladega - Eric Church. This song is always a good choice but in April and October when NASCAR is racing at Talladega this song gets a few extra plays.
God Love Her - Toby Keith. There is so many amazing Toby Keith songs to choose from, this one for me just tells a great story and is in my opinion one of his best songs.
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell. This is one of the first songs that come to mind when I think of country music from the 70’s. Its got such a great melody to it as well.
Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd. This song has such an amazing 4 minute guitar solo to finish out. This song is used a lot in instagram videos when someone is doing an epic thing, like highlights of Dale Earnhardt making an amazing pass in the 90’s.
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait. George Strait is one of the greatest county music artist of all time. His music is a perfect blend of more modern county music from the 80’s and 90’s well also respecting traditional county music of the 50’s and 60’s. This is one of my favorite songs by him.
Thank God I’m a Country Boy - John Denver. This song is fantastic. John Denver is one of my all time favorite artist, this song I feel is one of his top songs singing about loving being from the country and all the things that represents.
If You See Him / If You See Her - Brooks & Dunn With Reba. A song by Brooks & Dunn is always going to be good so when you add another amazing artist like Reba into the mix its perfection. The duet nature of this song about a Man and a Woman missing each other but not wanting the other to find out is a perfect representation of some relationships
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line. This song is a perfect throwback for me. I remember hearing this song a lot in 2012 in the car going to middle school, it was usually the only positive of those mornings for me.
Pickup Man - Joe Diffie. This song perfectly represents what makes a pickup truck so loved. I just love the sound in this song. A great song to show what made 90’s country so special.
Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley. This song is a catchy song, i’ve heard many Elvis songs in my life with all the time i spent with my grandparents it was common to hear. This is my favorite of his songs. It’s been on my mind since the Las Vegas Grand Prix back in November and I think of it every time I race Las Vegas in the F1 game.
Curtis’ top 10 songs
Each month i’m setting out with a simple goal, create a list of 10 songs to listen to for the month. My taste in music is quite diverse, My favorite music is country anything from 1970’s to 2010’s. My favorite country artists are John Denver and Brooks and Dunn. As for other types of music, I enjoy some 70’s rock, 90’s - 2000’s rap and a few pop songs here and there. Don’t forget to ask about my 2018-2019,2021 K-pop phase…