I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU ~ STEVIE WONDER

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 38

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"I Just Called to Say I Love You" is a song, produced by Lionel Richie but written and performed by Stevie Wonder. The midtempo song expresses how simply telephoning someone to convey one's love for them can make even a very unremarkable day rewarding. It is one of Wonder's most simplistic and sentimental songs, and, with its quintessentially mid-1980s synthesizers and drum machines, is very different from his more organic and experimental 1970s music. For those reasons it was deprecated by critics. However, it was one of Wonder's most commercially successful singles to date. On June 27, 2009, two days after the death of Wonder's friend Michael Jackson, he was at a public event, and changed the words to the song so that it said: 'Michael knows, I'm here, and I love you'. While singing, his voice cracked several times, and at the end of the song he pointed to the sky, and quietly said 'We love you, Michael'. The song was first featured in the 1984 comedy The Woman in Red along with two other songs by Wonder and scored number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks from October 13, 1984 and also became Wonder's only solo UK number-one success, staying at the top for six weeks. It also became his tenth number-one on the R&B chart and his fourth number-one on the adult contemporary chart. In addition, the song won both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song has two verses and a chorus, with each of the verses divided further into two half-verses. Each half-verse and the chorus have sixteen measures. The protagonist of the song reinforces the message of the song's title (and chorus) by negating all major special times of the year. The song concludes with a triple-chord, or cha-cha-cha, ending.

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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Hypnosis for Weight Loss?

There are many ways developed to promote Weight loss but only few are said to be effective. There are what so called "alkaline diet", there's also what we called "After Six Diet" where a person will try to avoid eating meals after 6 in the afternoon. There also what so called "Banana Diet" where they only eat banana as their main meal which sounds not so healthy for me. According to the experts, it is not advisable to skip meals in order to lose weight, it is all about the proper choose of foods. Avoid eating fatty foods and minimize sweets. Keep regular exercise. If you want, you can also take some dietary supplement or diet pills to help you lose weight much faster. You can also try taking appetite suppressant to keep your self away from those hard to resist temptations. I saw another way of losing weight online which really took my interest. They are calling it as hypnosis weight loss. I never thought that they can use hypnosis for weight loss. I do not know how exactly it works but after searching some forum sites, this program received a lot of positive reviews which indicates that the process is really effective for weight loss. Maybe I'll try this next time and see how hypnosis can help me to lose weight.

FOOTLOOSE ~ KENNY LOGGINS

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 37

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"Footloose" is a single by Kenny Loggins which spent three weeks at number one, March 31—April 14, 1984 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was the first of two number-one hits from the motion picture, Footloose. The music video features several scenes from the film, in particularly the warehouse where Kevin Bacon's character performs an unorchestrated dance routine (which was actually performed to a different song in the film itself). The lyrics describe a young man who can't stop dancing and he encourages others to do the same: 'Cut Footloose' as the chorus suggests.The song was very well received, and is one of the most recognizable song recorded by Loggins. When the American Film Institute released its AFI's 100 Years…100 Songs, "Footloose" reached the 96th position. The song was nominated for an Academy Award but lost to "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder.

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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Completely Done

You guys are aware about the recently done renovation in our house. I am so happy to tell you that we are completely done with it. All rooms have been painted and all things that have to be replaced and fixed are done. We also bought new set of furniture for our living and dining room. I thought the renovation will took forever. I remember how irritated I am to see all those mess while the renovation is going on. Not to mention the non-stop banging of hammer from here and there. But the long wait is truly worth it as we see the very satisfying outcome of it. However, i am not in favor with the wooden furniture bought by my dad. I guess, we should have bought modern and contemporary furniture instead. And it is also quite conflicting to the modern lighting that we have in our living room. Anyway, i guess it is too late for me to complain. Maybe i will just convince them to replace it whenever they decided to make another renovation in our house. Wish me luck!

House Renovation

If you are following me on my Twitter account, you must be aware that we just had a house renovation. It has been an ongoing renovation for almost two months. We added another room near the living room and change the paint color inside. Our mom let us choose what color should be painted in out rooms. I chose light blue because it is my favorite color. My mom decided to paint the living room with dark orange, making the living room quite dark. To bring some light, she decided to put additional light fixtures inside and she is about to place more! She actually asked me to check some stylish home lighting over the net. She does not know how to operate the computer that’s why she always asks someone to do it for her. Anyway, i found a site that offers a huge collection of stylish lighting. I guess I have to show them to my mom first and let her decide about it. If you are interested you can check the site at www.lighting.lamplick.com and see what else the site has to offer.

LUCKY ~ JASON MRAZ AND COLBIE CAILLAT

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 36

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"Lucky" is a song by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. It is the third single from Mraz's third studio album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The song has been on the Billboard charts as well as on the other music charts worldwide. A Spanish version of the song, called "Suerte", was recorded alongside Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana for the Latin American and Spanish re-edition of the album. Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Jason Mraz and Lil Wayne also did a remix of the song "Lucky" and later was released on Z100. Dianna Agron and Chord Overstreet performed a cover version of the song on a 2010 episode of Glee. Mraz became a fan of Caillat after hearing her music on MySpace. He then cold-called her to see if she'd want to write and sing together.

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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My Uncle James

My Uncle James went to our house yesterday for dinner and i grabbed that opportunity to invite him to play our favorite USA casinos. He's also a casino lover like me. In fact, he is the first one who introduces me such games. I find the game quite interesting because unlike any other video games, online casino offers more intense, more exciting, and more thrilling gaming experience. It is mainly because you will be dealing with real money here. I never been into a real life casino but Casino games and their rules are not so new to me anymore because of playing such games online. Anyway, my uncle James and I had so much fun yesterday and I told him to visit us if he have time and play online casino with me again.

WHEN YOU TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME ~ DIANA ROSS

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 35

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"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is a 1991 song released as a single by American soul singer Diana Ross. The song was subsequently covered by various artists. Diana actually re-recorded a version with Westlife in 2006 that peaked at #1 in Ireland, #2 in England and Top 10 across several European countries. It also made Top 10 in Japan and Australia. "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" was the lead single from Diana Ross's 1991 album The Force Behind the Power released on the Motown label in the US and by EMI in the UK. The song, a sentimental ballad, was the album's biggest hit, peaking at number thirty-seven on the US Billboard R&B singles chart while peaking at number-two on the UK Top 75 singles chart. Ross considers it one of her signature songs. The UK release included her 1985 hit "Chain Reaction." he song was recorded in a duet form by Dolly Parton and Julio Iglesias for the latter's 1994 album Crazy. "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is the second single released from Westlife's fifth studio album, Face To Face album. It features vocals from original artist Diana Ross. The single peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart, just losing out on the top spot by a mere 171 copies.

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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My Favorite Casino Game

I never been into any Casino but their games are not so new to me anymore as i usually play them online. One of my favorite games is Roulette because it is very simple and easy to play and it does not require any skill and technique in order for you to win. You just have to guess what will be the winning number is or you also have a chance to guess for the winning color which is either red or black. Even though it doesn't require any skills and techniques, you can still maximize your chances of winning by applying some effective strategies. I guess the main key here is to establish "concentration" , focusing on how to win the bet and not how to beat the other players. Over all, i enjoy playing online casino win or lose!

IF ~ BREAD

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 34

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"If" is a song written by American singer-songwriter David Gates in 1971. Originally popularized by his group Bread, the song charted at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 when released as a single in 1971. The song also spent three weeks at number one on the Easy Listening chart . It was quickly covered by other singers (including Petula Clark, Cleo Laine, Frank Sinatra, Jack Jones, Perry Como , Telly Savalas, Shirley Bassey, Westlife and Frankmusik). It was also covered by Damien Leith on his album Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation, which was released in 2008. The Telly Savalas version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in March 1975, and has the shortest title of any song to reach number one. "If" has been a perennial favorite at weddings (for example, as a first-dance song) ever since it was released. It was also recorded, as an album track, by Scott Walker in his early 1970s MOR period. This song is often of interest to guitarists because of the unique tremolo/wah-wah effect on the electric guitar in the intro. One San Diego, California radio station in the early 1970s reported that the effect took months to produce. However, Bread used that effect live when playing the song in their concerts.

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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From Roots to Riches

Beyonce Knowles is one of my favourite female artists along with Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, and Alanis Morissette. If there’s a “root to riches” story to inspired with, that would be Beyonce’s success story. Beyonce started from scratch, joining local dancing and singing competitions until being discovered in a Star Search. Beyonce togteher with her childhood friends Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson formed a singing group and named themselves as "The Destiny's Child". It was said that the name of their group was taken from the passage from the Book of Isaiah in the Bible. Destiny's Child rose to fame in the late 90's and Early 2000s. Beyonce decided to build a solo career after the group disbanded. Beyonce earned a lot of awards and nominations, making her one of the most successful female artists of all time. Ever since she stepped on the limelight, people track even her personal life and career. She was married to rapper Jay Z and there are now rumors that Byonce is having her first baby. I went to voteroll.com to confirm this issue and the Vote roll shows that a lot of Beyonce's fan and paparazzi strongly believe that the issue about Beyonce's Pregnancy is true. Well if it is true, i will be more than happy for her.

DEFYING GRAVITY ~ IDINA MENZEL

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 33

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"Defying Gravity" is the signature song from the musical Wicked, composed by Stephen Schwartz, originally recorded by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth on November 10, 2003, and released on December 16, 2003. It is mostly a solo sung by the main character of the show, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West), with two small duets at the beginning and in the middle of the song between Elphaba and her friend Glinda, and a chorus part in the end in which the citizens of Oz sing. It was performed on the BBC television programme I'd Do Anything, and as a result the song charted at no. 60 on the official UK Singles chart. Idina Menzel, having reprised her role as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked in 2006, recorded a remixed "pop mainstream" version of the song. It was released as a single on March 1, 2007 and was later included on the UK and iTunes versions of her 2008 album I Stand.



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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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21 GUNS ~ GREEN DAY

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 32

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"21 Guns" is a song by the American rock band Green Day. It was released as the second single from their eighth album, 21st Century Breakdown. The single was released through Reprise Records on May 25, 2009 as a digital download and July 14, 2009 as a CD single. The song has been a success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #22, which has become their highest charting single since 2005.It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocals and Best Rock Song in 2010. "21 Guns" has sold over 1,727,000 copies as of June, 2010. The video takes place with the band and the album's two protagonists Christian (Josh Boswell) and Gloria (Lisa Stelly) taking refuge in a white room after robbing a bank. The police arrive outside the room and open fire through the window. As bullets rain through the room, the band continues playing. Gloria picks up the phone and throws it into a fish tank. As the bullets continue to fly and tear apart the room, Christian and Gloria walk toward each other, unharmed by the bullets. They embrace and kiss, recreating the 21st Century Breakdown cover art. The video may represent the meaning of the song in the 21st Century Breakdown story.

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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UNINVITED ~ ALANIS MORRISSETTE

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 31

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"Uninvited" is a song written and recorded by Alanis Morissette, and co-produced by Morissette and Rob Cavallo for the soundtrack of the 1998 film City of Angels (see City of Angels: Music from the Motion Picture). Morissette's first new recording since her international debut album Jagged Little Pill (1995), it was released as a single from the album in March 1998 (see 1998 in music). The song, which was prominently featured in the film's trailer, is driven by four piano notes and builds to an instrumental climax. "Uninvited" was nominated for three 1999 Grammy Awards: "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance", "Best Rock Song" and "Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television". It won in the former two categories, and it also won an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures". It received a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Original Song - Motion Picture".

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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YOU RAISE ME UP ~ JOSH GROBAN

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Bluedreamer's Choice No 30

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You Raise Me Up" is a popular song in the inspirational mould. The music was written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. The song has now been covered more than 125 times.The song was originally written as an instrumental piece and titled "Silent Story." The melody is based on a traditional Irish tune (especially the opening phrase of its chorus), the Londonderry Air, which is best known as the usual tune to the 1910 song Danny Boy. Løvland approached Irish novelist and songwriter Brendan Graham to write the lyrics to his melody after reading Graham's novels^[2]. It was originally released on the 2002 Secret Garden album "Once in a Red Moon," with the vocals sung by Irish singer Brian Kennedy, and sold well in both Ireland and Norway. Originally, Brian Kennedy was supposed to follow Secret Garden on their Asian tour in 2002, but fell ill, and could not attend. He was replaced by Norwegian singer Jan Werner Danielsen, who also later recorded the song together with Secret Garden, but it was never released. British singer Becky Taylor covered the song on her sophomore album Shine (01 July 2003). The song was subsequently recorded by Daniel O'Donnell in 2003 and was a hit throughout Ireland and the UK. Later in 2003, David Foster decided to produce the song after being introduced to it by Frank Petrone of peermusic, the song's publisher. He chose the up-and-coming Josh Groban to record the song, which was accompanied by the great tenor Craig Von Vennik of the Establishment, which proved very popular in the US. His version made it to the top of the Billboard adult contemporary chart and remained there for six weeks. Groban also performed it at Super Bowl XXXVIII, in a special NASA commemoration for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. A special surprise performance by Groban, for Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday, also gave "You Raise Me Up" massive international prominence. The Groban recording also was nominated for a 2005 Grammy award. Groban also performed it at the first Idol Gives Back Concert, along with the African Children's Choir. Brian Kennedy re-released the single after performing it at legendary Northern Irish football player George Best's funeral, the song again climbing the UK Charts to No. 4 in January 2006 (named "George Best — A Tribute")

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These Top 50 songs are based on my personal choice and are not listed in order
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