Thirteen Things about Songs That Inspire My Creativity

There are many songs/artists loaded on my computer, but lately these are some of the tunes that help inspire my work:

1. Rockstar by Nickelback

2. Losin’ Control by Jay Ferguson

3. Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting by Elton John

4. Flesh for Fantasy (Below the Belt Mix) by Billy Idol

5. Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne

6. Amos Moses by Jerry Reed

7. Back in Black by AC/DC

8. Getaway by Earth, Wind and Fire

9. When Love Goes Wrong by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell (from the “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” soundtrack)

10. Some People by Ethel Merman (from the “Gypsy” soundtrack) a great writer’s anthem

11. Last Plane Out by Toy Matinee

12. All Star by Smashmouth

13. Pencil Thin Mustache by Jimmy Buffett (It’s always good for writers to keep Parrot Head music on hand.)

What are some of the songs/artists that help you put the right amount of punch into that promotional piece? What music helps you finish that scene you've been working on all evening? What are the tunes that fuel your creativity?


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