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MCM Mama’s Running Playlist

October 20, 2014 by MCM Mama 8 Comments

I don’t run with music.  I live in an urban area, surrounded by cars and weirdos, so I want to hear what’s around me when I’m  out there.  But there was enough interest last week in what my playlist would look like that I actually found my ipod (which I haven’t used in 4 years!) and looked up the playlist that I put together for Marine Corps Marathon in 2008.  It’s eclectic and old school and I realized I still love every song on the list.  Most of these songs (or at least the bands) were part of my long drives between DC and University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill when Beer Geek and I were engaged/newly married and we lived in different locations while I went to grad school.  Music helped keep me sane on the 4+ hour drive each way every other weekend from August, 1994-December 1995.

I’ve added a few random you tube videos for your listening pleasure.  And I’m 100% sure my husband is horrified that I have ABBA and Fugazi on the same playlist.

Old School Playlist

Here are the first 25 songs:

1. Take a Chance on Me – ABBA (1977)

2. We Danced Anyway – Deana Carter (1996)

3. I Take My Chances – Mary Chapin Carpenter (1994)

4. Silver Naked Ladies – Paul Westerberg (1993)

5. The Sign – Ace of Base (1993)

6. Gary’s Got a Boner – The Replacements (1984)

7. Caryatid Easy – Son Volt (1997)

8. Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong – Spin Doctors (1991)

9. I Must Be High – Wilco (1995)

10. Attitude – The Replacements (1990)

11. Two Princes – Spin Doctors (1991)

12. Fall Down – Toad the Wet Sprocket (1994)

13. Give Back the Key to My Heart – Uncle Tupelo (1993)

14. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba (1997)

15. I Feel Lucky – Mary Chapin Carpenter (1992)

16. Knockin on Mine -Paul Westerberg (1993)

17. Box Full of Letters – Wilco (1995)

18. Don’t Turn Around – Ace of Base (1994)

19. Mamma Mia – ABBA (1975)

20. The Tide Is High – Blondie (1980)

21. Spanish Bombs – The Clash (1979)

22. Bad Mouth – Fugazi (1989)

23. Standing in the Rain – Husker Du (1987)

24. I Would Have Waited Forever – Yes (1991)

25. Everything Louder than Ever Before – Meat Loaf (1993)

Don’t forget:  tomorrow is Tuesday and we are talking about tapering for upcoming races.  We’d love to hear your tips and stories!

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  1. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    October 20, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Oh my goodness – Spin Doctors and Toad the Wet Sprocket bring back LOTS of memories. I haven’t listened to them in ages! And Ace of Base. This is pretty amazing.
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  2. Rachel says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:08 am

    What a great list! Many of these songs bring back great memories !:)
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  3. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:56 am

    OMG adding ABBA to my running playlist stat! Haha. Ace of Base , too. Good picks!
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  4. CARLA says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:01 am

    I dont walk with anything EITHER here in oakland.
    Im always on WAIT WHAT??? high alert:-)
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  5. Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:25 am

    Very interesting playlist. I would compare my music a little more “aggressive” to help me push. OR I listen to gospel. LOL. My playlist is totally confusing.
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  6. misszippy says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I never run with music (just don’t want to) but I have to say, I LOVE your playlist. My kind of music. Do you get WTMD down your way, btw? You can stream it, if not. Great, commercial free music, full of little-known artists and great singer songwriters. You’d love it.
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  7. Deborah Brooks says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Who doesn’t love ABBA? On my playlist too!
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  8. Lesley says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I’ve got both ABBA and the soundtrack to Mamma Mia the movie. They’re great songs to workout to.
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