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“Take Me Home Tonight” by Eddie Money

I guarantee that most people have heard this song but have just never appreciated how great it actually is. For those of you who thought “Take Me Home Tonight” was only the name of the Topher Grace and Anna Farris movie, you are entirely wrong. Call me old-school or stuck in the past, but this is a classic 80’s song that is worth a closer listen. Contemporaries with Jon Bon Jovi and Madonna, Eddie Money has created a classic 80’s party song that I can’t help but to think will never go out of style.

“Don’t Wake Me Up” by Chris Brown

I am predicting right now that this song will be the new “We Found Love” by Rihanna. Whether you are at the RecPlex or getting ready to head up to the townhouses, this song is the one to get you super pumped up. Last year we all loved Avicii’s “Fade Into Darkness” and “Vamos a la Playa,” but this year I have a feeling we will be singing the lyrics “I don’t wanna fall fall fall fall asleep no, I don’t wanna fall unless I’m falling for you.” With its catchy tune and fun lyrics, this is the new song everyone will be singing around campus this year.

“Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line

Before most of you put down the paper because I just told you to listen to a country song, let me explain. I love all country, but this may be my favorite song ever. Although it is a country song, it’s one of those “blast in your car with the windows down” kind of songs. It’s just a feel-good song. Every time I put on “Cruise,” I am just instantly in a better mood. So whether you like country (like myself) or not (like most of my roommates), this is a good song for everyone to try. And I promise it’ll instantly put a smile on your face.

“Ronan” by Taylor Swift

This last pick I encourage you to not only listen to but to actually purchase off of iTunes. I know this generation isn’t big into buying music, but this song supports a great cause. “Ronan” is a song about a little boy who died of cancer just shy of his fourth birthday. Swift followed Ronan’s mother’s blog and took the posts and formulated this song to honor him. She recently performed the song for Stand Up to Cancer as well. This song actually gave me chills the first time I heard it. It memorializes a little boy who gave so much light to the world and to his mother in such a short amount of time. Listen to this song and maybe you will be inspired to donate the $1.29 to the Taylor Swift Charitable Fund that supports children like Ronan.