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April 14th – N

NSYNC

If I gushed about the Backstreet Boys when I started this challenge, I’ll gush even more about NSYNC. This group was a staple in my childhood! I remember begging my parents to buy my the “cool” CDs for my birthday one year – I wanted Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC. I squealed when I opened the box from Limited Too. Yep, totally 90s!

I had the CDs, I had the “No Strings Attached” poster, I love it! I remember crushing, hard, on Lance!

This is gonna be a long list!

• Bye Bye Bye
• It’s Gonna Be Me
• Tearin’ Up My Heart
• I Want You Back
• Pop
• (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You
• Music Of My Heart
• You Drive Me Crazy
• This I Promise You
• Girlfriend
• Trashin’ The Camp (Tarzan soundtrack)
• Something Like You
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight
• Here We Go
• Bringin’ Da Noise
• Just Got Paid

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with N?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 13th – M

Mine, Taylor Swift

This is another sentimental, mushy post, for sure!

When I first heard this song and watched the music video in 2010, it was right before Al and I became friends. However, I knew immediately that this song was special. It was special to me. Little I did know, how significant it would become.

About a month after Mine was released, Al and I went on our first date. That one date changed both our lives forever. It was like magic!

When we got engaged in December 2014, I knew I wanted this song to be a part of our wedding, somehow. By that time, the Glee cast had released their CD with Mine on it (Season 4, Volume 1).

Sometime in early 2015, I decided that I wanted to sing the song to Al during our rehearsal dinner. I used that Glee CD and practiced every single time that I was in the car by myself.

I’m not the best singer in the world – I usually get really nervous if I’m singing solo. Knees knocking, shaking, sweating, the whole deal.

But, I knew this song was special. And, I wanted to be as confident as I could, knowing it would be a surprise to Al, and many others attending the dinner.

I got my bridal party involved, too. They helped make posters that spelled out “You are the best thing that’s ever been mine,” from the song. I had the bridal party and the groomsmen stand and hold them as I was singing, in the middle of the local Olive Garden. It was incredible! I asked my dad to videotape the whole thing, too.

It went off as perfectly as it could. Did I get nervous? Absolutely. I was sweating, could hardly still stay, and I could feel my knees knocking as I sang to him in my patterned dress and brown heels. But, it was awesome. I kissed him right afterwards. I think he was embarrassed, but also touched. It felt amazing! I was so proud of myself that I was able to pull it off.

Anyway, that’s my story!

Here’s the music:

• Mine – Taylor Swift
• Mine – Glee Cast

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with M?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 12th – L

Lady, Styx

I grew up listening to a lot of different music, but whenever a Styx song came on, my mom always sang along!

This is one of those songs that gives my goosebumps – Not many songs do that for me. I always sing along, although I definitely don’t sing well!

• Lady – Styx

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with L?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 11th – K

Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon

This is one of my favorite songs from the 1980s! A lot of the music I listen to you covers the decade. There are so many iconic songs, it’s hard to list them all!

• Keep On Loving You – REO Speedwagon

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with K?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 10th – J

Josh Groban

After Clay Aiken, I fell for Josh Groban. Hard. His voice is SPECTACULAR!

My mom and I share a love for the man, along with millions of other women. Haha!

I think we own every album that he has released. He’s performed in Norfolk several times, and we’ve been able to see him live twice!

• You’re Still You
• You Raise Me Up
• When You Say You Love Me
• Remember When It Rained
• You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)
• Machine
• Believe (The Polar Express soundtrack)
• O Holy Night
• To Where You Are
• February Song
• Higher Window
• Bells of New York City
• Brave
• If I Loved You
• Pure Imagination
• All I Ask of You
• Evermore (Beauty and the Beast soundtrack [2017])

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with J?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 9th – I

Imagine Dragons

Al and I first learned about Imagine Dragons when we heard their song Radioactive.

Ever since then, we’ve enjoyed most of their songs. We loved their performance on New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day! They bring so much energy and passion.

• Thunder
• Whatever It Takes
• I Bet My Life
• It’s Time

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with I?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 8th – H

Hooked on a Feeling

When I first heard this song in the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), I fell in love with it.

We saw the movie, and I bought the soundtrack.

While listening to it one day in the car, I told Al that I wanted the song to somehow end up in our wedding.

We entered our reception to this song. It was awesome!

• Hooked on a Feeling – Blue Swede
• Hooked on a Feeling – B.J. Thomas
• Hooked on a Feeling – Vonda Thomas

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with H?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 7th – G

Ghostbusters

When I started this challenge, I knew the letter G was going to be a cinch. This was the first song that popped into my head!

I wasn’t alive yet when the first movie was released (1984), and I wasn’t old enough to see the sequel in theaters (1989). However, I do remember seeing episodes of the two animated series in re-runs/syndication, The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991) and Extreme Ghostbusters (1997). But, it remains one of my favorite franchises of all time.

Al and I went to see the reboot in theaters in 2016. I really liked it – Girl power!

I’ve also been lucky enough to have visited the Ghostbusters firehouse in New York City. Yes, it really exists! I don’t have my own photo to share, but it’s Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8. It opened in 1903! It’s currently undergoing an extensive two-year renovation, which started in 2016.

I knew it was really close to where my Great-Aunt Sherri lives, but I didn’t realize they were only a block and a half apart when I entered the addresses into Google Maps.

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I’ve enjoyed cosplaying as a Ghostbuster, too.

Halloween, 2014.

Special Ghostbusters Jamberry nail wraps. The thumbnail is a likeness of Slimer, and the rest of the nails are black with green lettering that reads “Who You Gonna Call?”

Tidewater Comicon, May 2015.

Recently, I visited the 2nd and Charles store with Al, near my office. This store has all things books, movies, music, and games. They also sell a lot of other memorabilia and gifts, such as Funko Pops, journals, art supplies, and more.

ECTO-1, Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddmore, Ray Stantz, and Slimer.

So, when I saw this Ghostbusters Micro Figure Set, I had to have it!

Okay, enough about my love of Ghostbusters.

Here’s the music!

• Ghostbusters – Ray Parker, Jr.
• Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid) – Fall Out Boy ft. Missy Elliott
• Ghostbusters – Pentatonix
• Ghostbusters – Run D.M.C.

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with G?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂