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I freaking love end-of-year countdown lists. Like; you know on channel four where they have like, the 100 most entertaining comedy moments, or the 100 most tabloid newsworthy shenanigans, or whatever; I would so watch them… were they not hosted by the most irritating man in the history of irritations: Jimmy Carr.

So of course, following my top 10 records of 2007, I thought I might do a song list as well. Sure why not. Everyone else is. Also, can I just say; I want to change about three of my top 10 records to something else; I’ve been listening to some great stuff over the last couple of days, that I just never got the chance to listen to before now.

I’m rambling. So; here’s some top songs from 2007. Please note; they are not listed by number. This isn’t a top 10; this is just a “I’ve really loved all of these songs”. You will also find no mention of tracks from albums that appeared in my top 10 records. This is a separate list; exclusive of the earlier one. If I was to do a top 10 favourite tracks of 2007, don’t you think my beloved Feist would occupy almost all 10 ?? Well, don’t you?

Ok. FINALLY. Here goes:

California - A.B. O’Neill
Infectious as I don’t know what. Pure pop bliss. Enjoy while sitting outside on a blistering hot day with a mojito in your hand.

Imitosis - Andrew Bird
I really don’t know why, but this makes my feel all happy and fuzzy inside. I think I just love the word Imitosis! The song is cool too.

Neon Bible - Arcade Fire
It’s the chorus. It gets me every time. Or maybe it’s the whole basey thing. Personally I think Arcade Fire were spoken about far too much in 2007, but I like this track, so I’m prepared to add to the fodder.

Viens Avec Moi - Devotchka
Conor has written loads about these folks for a while now, and I was in HMV one day and out of the corner of my eye the album stuck out at me like a sore thumb. “ooh, isn’t that the album Conor’s always talking about?” Without having heard a musical note from these guys before, I bought the entire album. Viens Avec Moi makes me just want to grab someone and spin around and around SO fast until you’re so dizzy you fall over.

Heart’s A Mess - Gotye
I think this is probably technically classed as a 2006 track, but this face ain’t even bovvered, and I’ll put it in my 2007 list if I want to! Introduced to me via Enda on his blog, I love this song.

White Tooth Man - Iron and Wine
This guy’s voice is a bit of a wonder to me. Every picture I’ve seen he looks like a 70 year old homeless man. He sings like a gentle thirty something… that’s a good thing, I think. I just like this song. It makes me want to shake, clap and stomp.

Talk of the Town - Kate Walsh
I’m a sucker for a sweet voiced songstress. (Link to a live version of the song)

Cheer Me Up Thank You - New Buffalo
I’ve haven’t yet; but I know one of these days I’m just going to burst into tears when listening to this song. Delicacy beyond words.

This Is Not a Test - Oppenheimer
When Pop is bad; it’s very, very bad. When it’s good. Good god, it’s good.

Samson - Regina Spektor
“You are my sweetest downfall. I loved you first”.

Subtlety is key, me thinks.

Let Me Know - Róisín Murphy
She’s as batty as two brooms rubbed together… but my goodness can she make some great tunes.

Umbrella - Scott Simons
Yes, it is the ella, ella, ella, eh song. But he gets brownie points for not being Rihanna.

Buttons - Sia
I hate the video SO MUCH, that I can’t watch it… but I love Sia, and her voice. Which I think is on top form here.

If You Want Me - Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
You just couldn’t not have this on any best of list. Pure bliss for just over three minutes. (Link to a Live Version)

“Are you really here or am I dreaming
I can’t tell dreams from truth
for it’s been so long since I have seen you
I can hardly remember your face anymore ” Aw.

Moodsets - Wallis Bird
Weaving between calm and chaotic, I SCREAM this in my car on my way home, without fail. Makes me want to be able to play music, so that I can make fun sounds like this. (Link goes to another live version)

Sister Rosetta Goes Before us - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Best of a great bunch from that album.

Right. I’m exhausted.