I'm driving cross country and am looking to make a mix CD for the road using songs about America. Ask Metafilter has previously tackled similar questions dealing with songs about Los Angeles, California, New York, New Jersey and even Europe, but what are some of the best songs about America?
posted on May 15, 2008 - 41 answers

"Your mother is a whore" mixtape suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 33 answers

What are some songs where the narrator's occupation is the focus of the song? For instance, "Customer" by Raheem DeVaughn, where the lovin' comes with fries, or "Garbage Man" by Ike Turner (thanks Miss Lynnster), where the lovin' is expressed through gifts of garbage. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 52 answers

What are some songs about flying, preferably in a plane of some kind? My friend is a pilot and I want to make a mixtape for him with some songs about flying. So far, all I've come up with is the following: AF607105 - Charlotte Gainsbourg (even if it does involve a crash, it's lovely) Learning to Fly - Pink Floyd Come Fly with Me - Frank Sinatra Anyone have any ideas? Thank you in advance!
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 71 answers

What are some songs about countries or cities in Europe?
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 46 answers

Yet another mixtape thread: Looking for songs with the theme "You are valuable." [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2006 - 38 answers

WhyDoesItHurtSoMuchFilter: Recently, my boyfriend of about 3 years broke up with me. Apparently not because of anything I did, but because he needs to "sort some stuff out" (which apparently means jumping into the arms of another man in under a week, but I digress). Unfortunately, I'm still madly in love with him. Oh, and we're roommates. Anyway, I'm looking for songs that I can buy from iTunes Music Store to express the mixture of sadness / betrayal / anger / hopelessness / listlessness / general malaise / etc. I'm feeling. Do you have a mixtape for the dumped? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2005 - 52 answers

Any ideas for songs to put on the quintessential Music to Fuck To Mix?
(John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Barry White need not apply.)
posted on Dec 9, 2004 - 44 answers

Most hopeful songs out there? What uplifts and inspires?
posted on Dec 2, 2004 - 38 answers

Can you name these tunes?
1. This one sounds like movie music, but I haven't been able to track it down.

2. I think this is the bonus track on Spell's "Mississippi" album. Can anyone verify?

3. This was recorded off a college radio station in Lowell MA in the early 90s. It's a mix of a song, and a woman speaking about pleasuring herself (the "I am satisfied" parts..... Can anyone find the source of either?
4. And another one from the same mix tape...
posted on Jul 15, 2004 - 12 answers