I love a good distraction. And nothing will distract me more quickly than excellent music.
A couple of weeks ago I launched a contest. I’m giving away an 8GB Zune to one lucky person who sends me their top travel tunes. The only parameters are that you’re limited to 10 songs and I just need the name of the song and the artist.
I’ve been receiving some great responses.
To up the anti, I said I’d give bonus points for anyone who sends me a CD of said tunes and I’ll reciprocate with my own.
Oh JOY!
While I was traveling last week, my PO box filled up with CDs from Alaska, California, Michigan and Minnesota.
Here’s a sample of some of the lists that have come through so far:
Valerie’s list
1. I’ll Fly Away – Kanye West
2. Been Around the World – Lisa Stanfield
3. Baggage – Mary J. Blige
4. 2 Steps Away – Patti LaBelle
5. Someday We Will Be Together – Diana Ross and the Supremes
6. Shut up and Drive – Rhianna
7. Never Can Say Goodbye – Michael Jackson
8. Distant Lover – Marvin Gaye
9. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
10. Little Red Corvette – Prince
Deborah’s List
1. Can’t Let Go – Lucinda Williams
2. Quiet – Sheila Chandra
3. A Nighean Nan Geug Taladh – Catherine Ann MacPhee
4. Yemma – Souad Massi Koka
5. Nose Ring – Kiran Ahluwalia
6. Red Dirt Girl – Emmy Lou Harris
7. Mi Corozon mi Recuerda – Lila Downs
8. Mango Pickle Down River – M.I.A.
9. Szeress Egyet – S. Legyen Szep
10. Love Just One – Marta Sebastyen
Shrinidhi’s List:
1. Sweet Home Alabama -Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. Where the Streets Have No Name – U2
3. The Long and Winding Road -Beatles
4. Leaving on a Jet Plane -John Denver
5. Desert Rose – Sting
6. The Road To Mandalay – Robbie Williams
7. Ooh Baby La La – Margie Perez
8. Layla – Eric Clapton
9. Take it Easy – Eagles
10. Chiquitita – ABBA
Michele’s List:
1. Hotel California – The Eagles
2. Walking Man – James Taylor
3. Far From Home – Earl Klugh
4. Uncle John’s Band – Grateful Dead
5. Leaving Las Vegas – Sheryl Crow
6. Ventura Highway – America
7. Night Ride Home – Joni Mitchell
8. Travelin’ Light – Billie Holiday
9. Heaven When We’re Home – The Wailin’ Jennys
10. Ticket to Ride – Beatles
Think you can do better? Send me your 10 songs and, if you’re so inclined, a CD (not required!), and you’ll be entered to win the 8 GB Zune. Judging is solely at my biased discretion 🙂 Email: beth (at) wanderlustandlipstick (dot) com
Deadline is February 28th.
CDs to:
PO Box 16102
Seattle, WA 98116
Travel Well,
Beth
Photo/notes: ceciliawong718
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