The ABCs of my favorite (drinking) songs

Hey hummingbirds on acid,

The following are some of my favorite songs. However, since I have WAY too many "favorite songs", I decided to alphabetize all my songs and pick ONE (1) song that start with each letter of the alphabet. Plus, these songs are always better when you have been drinking. On top of that, I'll play a small sample of each one in the podcast (in case you've never heard the song before).

I know it sounds weird and semi-complicated, but bare with me on this and we'll get through it just fine.



#: "867-5309 (Jenny)" by Tommy Two Tone - This was pretty simple. This song has a great hook, incredibly catchy lyrics, and is a fun drinking song.

A: "Angel" by Aerosmith - This song, with any luck, will be the song that my wife call "our song." It rocks hardcore. Plus, it's a good drinking song.

B: "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen - The ULTIMATE road trip song. If you don't listen to this at least once on a long trip, then you aren't human; you're a robot and you need to shut up. Of course, it's a good song to sing when you are drunk.

C: "Come Together" by The Beatles - The Beatles rock. End of fucking story. Get drunk and sing this song!

D: "Dream Weaver" by Gary Wright - You know this song, don't even lie. Anyone who has seen Wayne's World knows this song. So grab a chick, grab some booze, and get to singing! (Dancing optional)

E: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" by Wang Chung - If you were born and/or grew up in the 80's, then you like this song for some reason. Even if it's a song you don't like to like in public, you totally love it in your empty house. Of course, you should probably drink while you sing it.

F: "Fight for your Right" by Beastie Boys - Drinking, breaking stuff, and yelling at my parents all spring to mind when I listen to this song. All good stuff when done at the same time.

G: "Gold Digger" by Kanye West - You know this song. You know the words. Even if you don't like Kanye West, you probably like this song regardless. The only way to forget about it is to do several shots of hard liquor. So get to it.

H: "The Humpty Dance" by Digital Underground - I don't know why I like this song in the first place. Second, for some reason it rocks fo shizzle when drunk. Baffling.

I: "In Da Club" by 50 Cent - Fitee really blew us all away with this one. Well done Mr. "I got shot 9 times." Well done indeed. Where's my Crystall?

J: "Jammin'" by Bob Marley - RIP Bob. You were the man. Now, you're the dead man with lots of good music. I'll have a shot for ya.

K: "Knock on Wood" by Reel Big Fish - I'm severely lacking in songs that start with K's. So, I picked this one out of boredom. So... TAKE A SHOT!

L: "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen - This has been a drinking song since before alcohol was even invented! If you have never tried to sing the lyrics of this song while drunk, then you haven't been officially drunk!

M: "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - I love this song. I love it sober and I love it drunk. Sometimes, I wish it could have my children.

N: "No Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones - This one is a classic drinking song. I'd karyoke this one, but I don't think I'll EVER be that drunk.

O: "Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Segar : Ladies, you may remember a young, non-crazy Tom Cruise in the movie "Risky Business" dancing to this one in his tighty-whiteys. What you don't know is that he learned that all from me. Although, I was drunk at the time.

P: "Piano Man" by Billy Joel - Sometimes I wish I could play the piano. Then I'd learn to play this song. Then I'd learn how to play it drunk so I could impress people.

Q: Sorry, I have no songs that start with Q. DEAL WITH IT! DRINK MORE!

R: "Rock the Casbah" by The Clash - I felt I needed to put something by The Clash on this list. This one seemed most appropriate. Plus, everyone can feel better because it's a good drinking song.

S: "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin - Like the last song, I figured I needed this one. NOW DRINK!

T: "Thriller" by Michael Jackson - This one was pretty obvious. How many times have you thought you could perfectly replicate the dance moves of the video while drunk on Vodka and Natty Light? I count four times for myself.

U: "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer - I can plainly remember my cousin and I attempting to dance to this song back in the day. We weren't even DRUNK!!! Figure that one out...

V: "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles - Another classic 80's song. Just makes you want to break out the Jager and have a party!

W: "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns n Roses - I'm running out of smarmy remark to put after these songs. Although, this one is pretty obvious.

X: BAH! NO X! DRINK!

Y: "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC - This one is the song you play when you want to close the deal with the fully-drunk Chi O over in the corner. You think she looks hot, so you take one more shot and make your move. Just make sure not to get puked on.

NO Z's.



There it is. Have fun getting hammered you crazy college kids.


~Nate-O