Which song do you listen to when

you wake up?
Sparklehorse - Gold Day. This song is brightly optimistic and makes me feel like I am 4 years old again being woken up on a perfect morning by my mom. 2nd runner up is: Velvet Underground - Who Loves The Sun. I take mornings very literally.

you drive a car late at night?
Being from NYC I don’t drive, but I totally just got my learner’s permit, which means I am definitely willing to learn. You either got to keep it awake and rockin’ with songs about big girls that you can sing along to like AC/DC’s “Whole Lotta Rosie” or “Riff Raff” or else to keep the vibe mellow and go for “Exit Music (For a Film)” by Radiohead.

you make love?
I made this question into parts: 1. "to make love to" I would have to say Otis Redding’s “Open The Door” cause his voice warbles enough to make a virgin bride feel creamy. 2. I added "to have sex to", and that would have to be something by Motorhead or Peaches, cause the beats are real nice, and it’s fun to have a rhythm to march to.

you prepare a candle light dinner?
Etta James - Only Time Will Tell. I love some strong female vocalists, and I am really domesticated, although I have a fear of candles (like Frankenstein). I love to prepare a nice romantic dinner for my boy (he better like omelettes though, cause that is pretty much all I can make).

you sit in the subway?
I can’t take the subway anymore. For the past 3 years I have gotten panic attacks at the thought of it. But I used to take it 6 times a day and in honor of that, a bit of 60’s soul is good. My favorite thing to do was to play the air piano on the pole, so let’s say “Oogum Boogum” by Brenton Wood.

you sit in a plane?
I hate planes, so I try and detach myself from the situation as much as possible, one of my favorite bands and one of my favorite songs, the Zombies’ version of “Summertime” helps me get out of my head.

you have to spend a night in a spooky hotel?
There were two alternatives for this answer, you could either go with the ghosts and exploit the situation by playing some creepy music to go along with their whole theme, or (which is what I would do) you would blast those ghosts away and have a 90’s hiphop dance party and play “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team.

you go to a club?
When I am in a club I freak out when I hear “Damaged Goods” by Gang of Four, or anything by Stereo Total – cause they are the titties nipple.

you are in a depressed mood?
Nina Simone (who I have the pleasure of sharing the same birthday with) is the catalyst for any emotion. She is hands down my favorite woman to listen to. When I get depressed I like to wallow in it for a little bit, so I would say “Wild Is the Wind”.

you ride a bicycle?
Music Machine - Something Inside. This song has the best guitar hook and it is so poppy but the lyrics are so dark. The beat is damn good for bike riding as long as it is a banana bike and you are rolling around pretty leisurely.

you fall asleep?
Tomaso Albinoni’s Adagio has long been my favorite piece of classical music and it relaxes me to the point of slumber or tears. Mozart’s Requiem is a close second. Also “Sleepwalker” by Santo and Johnny. To fall asleep I need instrumental music, vocals distract me.

you prepare for a real important date?
I don’t think I have ever been on a real important date but if I did go on one I would need a standard favorite like “96 Tears" by Questionmark & The Mysterians. It’s fun to dance around your room to, which in turn makes you feel amazing, which in turn will make you feel confident for your important date.

you relax on a beach?
Sparklehorse - It’s a Wonderful Life. I dunno, but Sparklehorse tends to fill the musical void for all the tender moments in your life that need a soundtrack. I love this band so much it makes me sad.

you want to disturb your neighbors?
Now they should be honored to hear this, but I know not everyone gets Mr. Lemmy (who I love with a passion, I want to eat his moles for breakfast). I must say “Rock N Roll” by Motorhead.

you jump out of a plane with a parachute?
Cheap Trick - ELO Kiddies. I don’t think I would ever willingly jump out of an airplane, but in the scenario that I would have to, I think the music would have to be pretty epic. If Cheap Trick don’t do it for you, then you might as well go without a parachute, cause you are fucked anyways.

you take a bubble bath?
I like showers better then baths, and singing in the shower is one of my favorite past times. I have a million standards that I sing. I am going to have to say “Mr.Big Stuff” by Jean Knight. This song is a little less cheesy then singing “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin but it’s got the same shower empowerment vibe. Soul was made to me sung in the shower.

you stay up for more than 24 hours?
Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Runnin'. Best voice, best emotion, best crunchy fucking guitars. If you don’t stay awake to this and get up and start dancing, then we can never be friends. And wasn’t he like 16 years old when he sang this?! WHAT THE FUCK?! Amazing!

you feel like 1982?
That would have to be “The Monster Mash”. I don’t know who it is by, but it really helped me progress my fascination with vampires (because I am romanian, I feel like it is my heritage) and doing the twist. Bloodsports and 60’s dancing together really can’t be beat.