I brought my pencil. Gimme somthing to write on.

Need a reason to keep up with this blog. Been some time since I splattered words on a screen for money. Now the money's coming from elsewhere, I need motivation to keep writing. Gotta get back into the habit. Writing is all about inertia.

So with that in mind, I've decided to do that 30-day song challenge thing that's been going 'round Facebook. Yeah. Kitchy, music-related, a chance to be narcissistic and pretend anyone cares. Count me in. Except, dear reader, I'm going to post it here, for you, by midnight every day.

So here's how it works:

First day: You post your favourite song.
Second day: Y'r least favourite.
Then a song that makes you happy.
Next day: One that makes you sad.
Day five: A song that reminds you of someone.
Day six: A song that reminds you of somewhere.
Day seven: A song that reminds you of an event.
Day eight: A song to which you know all the lyrics.
Day nine: Sumpin' you can dance to. Know what I'm sayin'?
Day 10: A song you can listen to while you fall asleep.
Day 11: A song from your favourite band.
Day 12: A song by a band you hate.
Day 13: A guilty pleasure.
Day 14: A song no one would expect me to like.
Day 15: A song that describes me. (That one oughta be fun.)
Day 16: A song you used to like but now hate.
Day 17: A song you always hear on the radio.
Day 18: One you wish you heard on the radio.
Day 19: A song from your favourite album.
Day 20: A song you listen to when you're angry.
Day 21: When you're happy.
Day 22: When you're sad.
Day 23: One you want played at your wedding.
Day 24: Funeral.
Day 25: A song that makes you laugh.
Day 26: A song you can play on an instrument.
Day 27: A song you wish you could play.
Day 28: A song that makes you feel guilty.
Day 29: A song from your childhood.
Day 30: Your favourite song from last year.

Hang on...

Favourite song is day one? What the fuck? Of course, you knew it was gonna be in there, but day fucking one? This is like taking one of those meaningless quizzes they have in magazines just for a larf, and the first question is "Explain the meaning of life. Show your work."

For Christ's sake! What does it even mean, "My favourite song?" My favourite song of all time or my favourite song right now?

How do you even compare one genre to another?

Do I go with Bach or Berry on this one?

This whole challenge is pointless. POINTLESS! A stupid, vapid, ridiculous waste of time for anyone who actually takes music seriously. Leave it to the plebeian hordes. I bet the whole thing was cooked up by market research people anyway.

On the other hand, ah, what the hell. Maybe its position at the front of the line is a commentary on how it's the least important question. 'Cause really, how many favourite songs have you had in your lifetime?

And when you hear someone say something that just came out is their favourite song, you just have to wonder how little music they've actually heard. "Seriously? 'Friday' by Rebbecca Black is the best song ever written? Ever? In history? Nothing by Beethoven? Mozart? Gershwin? Mayfield? Nope. Alright then." (And don't get me started on your favourite movie.)

But really, what do you mean when you say "favourite?" You mean you like it, and there's something going on in your life that's made you think of it. I prefer to say, "A favourite of mine." One of many. No hierarchy among them.

So in that spirit, here's a favourite of mine to get the ball rolling. I suggest you crank the volume  and dance, babies, dance!