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January 1, 2008

Nathan's Top Ten Singles of the Year: #1

Finally, we're at the end of the countdown. I got to say, this has been fun...hope you enjoyed the spectacular videos! The morning after I finalized the list, my #1 and #2 we're both nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammys. It feels good to be right, HA!
I look forward to 2008's music. I know Madonna will be back, as well as The Decemberists...Christina and J-Lo and their nannies will be taking care of the kids, and I'm sure Chris Martin and the gang will help us all be more spiritual!!!

#1: What Goes Around, Comes Around by Justin Timberlake

I had my mind made up that this was a great song when I saw Timberlake and company perform 'What Goes Around...' on Saturday Night Live. The band was incredible, the backup singers we're movin', and Cameron Diaz's boyfriend at the time was working hard to be the new 'King of Pop.'
The reason I think 'What Goes Around, Comes Around' was the best song of 2007 can be summed up in three words...originality, musicality, and great production...OK, that was four words. Anyway, I think it just might be one of the classic songs of our generation.
Sadly, I think the words of the song speak for many in our generation as well. As good a song as 'What Goes Around' is, the message is not one that I can get behind. I think if we all received our due it would be really awful. We can't work hard enough to have 'good karma,' it's an endless battle that none of us can win. Heck, even Thom Yorke from Radiohead cries, "I've given all I can, it's not enough."
But if I'm honest, the vengeful side of me loves this song. How good it feels to see someone "get served," as K Fed would say. Yet another reason why karma doesn't work...HA! I hope you enjoy the performance!


| By Nathan Gemayel | 10:54 PM

Comments

Great version! I enjoy it much more as an instrumental. Not that the message isn't pertinent, I just think the piano solo's quite classy.

Posted by: Heidi Vincent at January 2, 2008 1:46 PM

It is classy...and sassy too.
Ray and Kay! How are yall doin'? I hope well. Good to see you've found sweetchicken! See ya.

Posted by: Nathan Gemayel at January 2, 2008 8:10 PM

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