Tired of Whistling While You Work? Win an iPod Shuffle from Biz Chicks Rule!
July 1, 2008 by Kristen King
Filed under Leadership
That’s right, girls, I’m giving away an iPod shuffle to one lucky Biz Chicks Rule reader.
Music helps me get through the workday, and I’m lucky enough to be able to work on my own computer in my own office, where I can have as many music files as I want and crank the volume as high as I like. Sadly, not everyone is so lucky. And since I have an unopened iPod shuffle just lying around, I feel it is my duty to spread music to the working world.
So! Here’s how it works:
- Visit your favorite women’s business blog Biz Chicks Rule and locate the contest post. (You’re already here — good job!)
- Leave a comment stating your favorite song, band, or album to listen to while working and why it’s/they’re your favorite by the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, July 13, 2008.
- Each comment will be assigned a number in order and I will enter the numbers into the sequence randomizer at Random.org to select a winner. The first eligible comment in the sequence will be the winner. Trackbacks, duplicates, my and Bridget’s comments, and comments where people did not follow the directions are NOT eligible. Everyone else, including other b5 bloggers will be eligible.
- I’ll announce the winner in a post and via e-mail on July 15.
IMPORTANT RULES
- Winners must be US residents. You can share your favorite music if you’re outside the US, but I will not ship the iPod Shuffle outside of the United States, even if you offer to pay me back for postage. Not happening. US only. If you are outside the US and are commenting just for fun, PLEASE say in your comment that you are not entering the contest. It will save a lot of trouble.
- You must provide your real e-mail address in the comment form. If you don’t give your real e-mail address in the e-mail field, I can’t notify you of your prize.
- You must follow the directions. In other words, if you don’t say your favorite song/band/album for work, you are not eligible. "I want to win!" does not count. No exceptions. I’ll approve your comment so we can all laugh at you, but you will not win even if your number comes up.
- You do not have to be a Biz Chick to win. Yes, Biz Dudes are also eligible. No gender discrimination here!
- You must be willing to provide your full name and mailing address within 48 hours of notification if you win. If I don’t hear back from you in 48 hours, I’ll pick another winner and you are out of luck.
- Only one entry per person. And yes, I do check IP addresses.
I’ll go first. I can do mindless work to any music, but if I’m concentrating, it has to be music I know really, really well or I get distracted listening to the lyrics. Here’s what’s on my must-stay-focused playlist right now:
- Every Live album to date
- Every Counting Crows album but the newest one, which I have yet to purchase because I’m working on this new self-control thing
- Dashboard Confessional - The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most
- Alison Krauss & Union Station - So Long, So Wrong
- Colin Raye - Extremes
- Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight
- Dixie Chicks - Wide Open Spaces
Your turn!
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So no one can judge or make fun but… Rolling Stones. I always listen to Mick and love the vibe of their music. When driving, swimming, running or just sitting. I am getting old :). Great contest Kristen!
I love listening to TobyMac! He gets me pumped. Right now my two favorite songs by him are “Gone” and “Made To Love”. Another recent fave of mine is “Apologize” by Timbaland. I love that whole album, though! (So much so that I bought the CD.)
Great contest!
If no one is judging Kendra up there … I’m hoping I’ll get away with mine as well… lol
I like listening to the Beatles when I’m working. More specifically when I’m stressed I listen to Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. Yeah, the happy upbeat little ditty about a serial killer.
Sometimes I get frustrated by interesting client demands when I’m working and then it’s all “…bang bang Maxwell’s silver hammer made sure…he was dead…”
And so perky!
Otherwise I’m a big Fall Out Boy Panic! At The Disco girl. What can I say…I dig the perky upbeat psychotic tunes :)
At my real job - I listen to Jack Johnson, Matt Costa, easy listening stuff.
When I do my sidework - I crank it up with some Descendents, Pennywise, Less Than Jake and Social Distortion. This music makes my brain cells sing!
I’m a Bon Jovi fan myself … you name the album, I have it. Lost Highway, of course, has been my current favorite since it came out.
I’ve been listening to Bon Jovi since I was a 16 year old girl … he rocked my world then and still does today.
Every time I head to Yale for my treatments (the whole breast cancer thing, you know), his songs become my anthems. His words motivate me to go on when I feel myself faltering.
I’ve seen more of his concerts than I can count on both hands (sad, but true). I’ve had front row seats and nose bleed seats and surprise seats (thanks to a buddy of mine) and on July 15th I finally, finally have VIP seats!!!!!!!
Anyway, I could go on all day, but I won’t.
Thanks for this contest Kristen!
Oh, don’t enter me as I have an iPod already, but I’ll contribute to the discussion. :) My favorite group - U2. You just can’t get better than a group that can sing and write incredible lyrics.
My current playlist:
Rockstar by Nickelback
Into the Night by Santana with Chad Kroeger
Something Good This Way Comes by Jakob Dylan
Hey There, Delilah by Plain White Ts
Halelluia by Rufus Wainwright
Cherry Bomb by John Mellancamp
Better Life by Keith Urban
Anything by Rascal Flatts
That would be anything Rascal Flatts sings, not a song called anything. :))
The kind of music I listen to while I’m working largely depends on the kind of writing I’m doing. Sometimes I need to feel laid back (and maybe a bit reflective), in which case I’ll listen to Dave Matthews Band, Dandy Warhols, Muse, Civil Twilight, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, Bob Dylan, and random bands and artists from the 70s.
Great contest, Kristen!
anything by Jason Aldean
Just learned of your site through My Organized Biz, and I’m really looking forward to checking it out more!
As for music, I love Springsteen and anything funky or chipper from the 60s and 70s if I’m working around the house. But if I’m working-working, the lyrics get in the way when I’m trying to think and write. So then it’s old bebop jazz. (Yeah, baby.)
I like to listen to Have a Nice Day by Bon Jovi. It kinda helps on a bad day as it lets the anger out a little.
I like to listen to the Eagles!
I love listening to Eminem!
there are so many. rascal flatts, stand, me and my gang.
i’ve wanted an i pod so long. Please!!!!!!!
I was going to say Bon Jovi too. I also love Arrowsmith, a little of GarthB, Brad Paisley, Gwen Stefani.
I’m quite fond of The Killers and of Oingo Boingo when I’m working. If I’m concentrating really hard, or working on something for the physics Web site I report for, I put on the Mozart or Bach to better stimulate my brain.
Martina McBride!
My favorite band to listen to while blogging or anytime is Green Day because it gets me pumped up and motivated.
I like to listen to John Mayer, something about his voice is so relaxing!
During the workday, I love anything from Seal, Annie Lenox, or, lately, Natasha Bettingfield.
I like listening to Enya because the music is soothing. I also listen to a love song CD that was made for our 10th anniversary plus any reggae music or the other CD that was made for us with songs about Jamaica or the beach LOL
Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
There’s so many! Indigo Girls, Todd Snider, Jack Ingram, Iz, Bob Dylan…a crazy combination!
My taste in music is quite ecclectic, and I find I go through “phases”. Right now, my two favorite artists to listen to while working has to be Corrine Bailey Ray and Maroon 5, although I recently discovered David Gray and am enjoying him very much. Basically, I like music I can sing to, without really having to think about the words, while I’m working, and a tune that seems to linger in the one of the corners of my mind, to keep my other thoughts company.
I love Barry Manilow!!! I went to my first concert in 1977. Oh how the time flies. I was supposed to go see him again in February of this year, but my husband had a heart attack the day of the concert.
I would love to have an IPod to listen to “I write the songs” and “Beautiful Music”. Guess I’m showing my age.
If I’m writing fiction, I need intense, emotional music, but not hard rock. Rob Thomas, Santana (especially Smooth and Into the Night), Keith Urban, Five for Fighting, Daughtry, 3 Doors Down, Travis. I currently have 4 different versions of “I Need a Hero” on my playlist. But if I’m writing non-fiction, I need something that can be enjoyable in the background but not distract me too much–and if I like the music that much, I’d rather listen to it than research!
Kat
Sweet deal!
I currently have a lot of punk tunes in my playlist. Rancid, Social Distortion, Ramones, The Clash, and the Buzzcocks. I need upbeat music. My favorite right now is Train in Vain by the Clash.
I have a favorite album: Now You See Inside by SR-71
Hands down, favorite song is “We Used to Be Friends” by the Dandy Warhols. I never get tired of it!
Great giveaway!!
Right now my current favorite is Leah Andreone, but there isn’t a particular album of hers I favor. She did just release her “Unlabeled” Demo album that I’ve been listening to more frequently. Beyond that I’m big into broadway musicals. I collect them, and have MANY favorites :D
I love 3 Days Grace, Tobymac and any Christian contemporary and rock music!! :) Would love to win an ipod! purposedrivenlife4you AT gmail DOT com
Trip-hop. Funky without being overwhelming.
I love celine dion My heart will go on from Titanic movies.It just energise me and charge up.The fact is I dont like all the song from Dion but this one is special for me.I think Dion has give her heart with the song.I like it very much.
Hey buddy dont be affraid for my address.I will not ask you for the gifs outside US.I have a temporary address in Iowa city,US,but this will be needed if my number comes.Hus! Thanks and bye….
I love listening to music with lyrics in other languages, as it is less distracting. A favorite is the “O Samba” compilation by David Byrne.
Hi, Kristen!
I don’t normally listen to music when I’m doing most of my writing, but when I write my humor columns, I pop in the self-titled Flight of the Conchords CD. Definitely puts me in the mood.
Sometimes I’ll click on Pandora.com to get some random classical music playing in the background. Otherwise, music with lyrics get too distracting, as I inevitably want to sing along!
Cheers,
Marjorie
Cool! I never thought i wanted an iPod…until yesterday! Seriously. I was looking over a new Spanish curriculum that is due to arrive in a few days and I noticed it said that I could download the lessons to an iPod to work on them. COOLNESS! So, that is what I would listen to. I would learn Spanish while I work around the house or sit during soccer practices.
I would probably add in a little Casting Crowns as well since their songs truly touch the heart of God and my heart as well!
Thanks!
I love Creed!
I love to listen to Muse. ANy song, any album of theirs. They ROCK.
I work at home. I listen to talk radio when I’m doing computer work, but when I have to get up and move around, I listen to the Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique. Any hip-hop, in general, keeps me moving!
Lately I’ve been enjoying Madonna’s new CD, along with Bishop Allen, Kings of Leon, Jason Mraz, Kate Nash, Paulo Nutini, Alanis Morissette, Missy Higgins and Duffy. I have such an interest in music I listen to just about anything! It really is therapy for me!
I love to listening to Prince while I’m a work. I can put on any of his albums and the day seem to fly by.
Jeremy Camp is my favorite singer! I love his songs because they are very worshipful!
I love to listen to Irish music when I’m working, driving, cleaning, anytime. I know all the words, so it’s not terribly distracting, but I can “tune in” when I want a respite from what I’m doing. If I have to pick a favorite album, it would be The Mkem & Clancy Collection. Great old songs!
I love listening to Reggae, definitely Bob Marley and any of his songs.
Alicia Keys and my new favorite singer Amel Larrieux
I think thats how its spelled?!
I really want to win this for my hunny! He had his stolen recently! Thanks!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
Anything by Otis Redding. And “I’m Walking On Sunshine”. That song and Otis just put you in a good mood, no matter how bad your day is going. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
My favorite band and album right now is Tenth Avenue North, Over and Underneath. They’re a relatively new band–I love them! :)
I love listening to anything Sara Groves. She calms the day when our home is stressed. In fact, when I turn it on in the car, instant silence and even closed eyes all around. I love that Sara Groves!
Megan
BonJovi is my favorite band to listen to.
Thanks to all of the Mama Mia hoopla, I’ve been forced to pull out my old Abba cassette tapes…
I’d love to have an iPod to bring me into the 21st century :)
Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize. I don’t own one,so I would use it. I listen to very eclectic music depending on my mood and what I am doing while listening. I enjoy Genesis, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Josh Groban, Enya, etc. Please enter me in your marvelous contest. Cindi
U2 is my fave band to listen to at work because it’s not too crazy but keeps awake, and I am so in love with Bono!!!!!
jceko77@yahoo.com
My Job is so boring I just have to listen to my favorite upbeat music in order to get through the day! The faster the music the faster I work and that makes the big boss happy so I plug into
ZZ Top or CCR “cronicle” which I was lucky enough to get front row seats and back stage passes last year and if that don’t do the trick I put in some Foreigner Double Vision which a friend gave me tickets to see coming July 15th for a great birthday gift. Now if I could mix it all up on a iPod I’d have it made~!
Rhonda exotic1@tdstelme.net
What a cool post, Kristen!
For me it’s about a pleasant sound, but not something so familiar that I’ll end up wanting to sing or hum along with the music instead of work. So I go with, in general, nifty-sounding female voices doing pop tunes, with lots of harmonies and jangly guitars: Rilo Kiley, Camera Obscura, The Sundays, Kirsty MacColl.
Biz Dude Tom
I have to say anything MOTOWN from the 1960s. There’s just NO WAY to pick one group because they were all so fantastic! A compilation of Motown’s greatest Hits would suit me just fine.
I have to tell you, when I was a little girl, my two neighbors and I used to put towels on our heads and pretend we were the Supremes. Many years later I would catch myself taking a trip back down memory lane when a Supremes song came on the radio while at work. If I had a towel handy, I probably would’ve performed in between breaking news!
Are you ready to laugh? I like things that make me want to move like Baby Got Back by Sir Mixalot, Pump up the Jam, Everybody Dance Now, and Cotton Eyed Joe. Thanks for the chance at such a great prize!
John Mayer - Waiting On The World To Change, what a jam and testimony!!!
Beth Orton. I know “who the heck is she?” She is kinda alternative but puts out really soothing music. I can’t really get my alpha waves going when I work if I have anything too rock n roll. I first heard her when I lived in Scotland (she’s British I think) I couldn’t stomach anymore Enya….
Currently, while working I like to listen to Soho Dolls, a synthpop group I recently learned about. The reason I listen to them is because it’s new, and when I’m working I love to hear something that seems fresh and energetic.
Kristen -
I love listening to Virgin Radio (out of the UK) via iTunes all day when working.
On my iPod I have a variety of music from the 80s until now.
I love Journey an the music from the 70s,it helps me relax an forget my problems for a bit,an I love country,toby keith an Trace Akins,My huband doesnt care for my music so this would be great for me,thanks
Country-country-country!! But especially Toby Keith! His Big Dog Daddy album does it for me!
hondaray6@hotmail.com
ABBA is my absolute favorite to get me gong…whether at work or home!
There’s two different kinds of music I like while working.
one is when you need a temporary break just to jazz you up and getting you back into thinking gear…. For those moments, I love the Village People or the Buffy The Vampire Slayer Musical CD.
And for those times when you have to buckle down and get thinking, I like to listen to Celine Dion or Barry Manilow. Hey, I’m not ashamed to say I’ve been to 5 Barry concerts.
I listen to so many different genres of music but when I’m up and working around the house or just want to chill out, I usually listen to Coldplay, Howie Day or U2. Coldplay is so mellow it just makes me feel better! Thanks for a great contest!
The Beatles, John Hiatt, Guy Clark, Joe Ely, The Dayton Mandolin Orchestra (okay, that one is because my husband is in the orchestra).
Dashboard Confessional is definitely my favorite to listen to anywhere. I love all of the albums and songs!
Coldplay - 42, off the new record “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends”. My favorite line… “Time is so short and I’m sure there must be something more”…. That and if the last minute and a half of the song doesn’t get you moving nothing will.
My LOVE - Josh Groban - have ALL his music and want MORE! Why I love hiim? ISN’T IT OBVIOUS? He’s the BEST all around vocalist, instrumentalist and great personality to boot!
There are three CDs that have come out in the last couple of months, all of which receive heavy rotation while I’m at work. Death Cab For Cutie, “Narrow Stairs”; My Morning Jacket, “Evil Urges”; and Coldplay, “Viva La Vida.” My favorite is probably the Coldplay album. I can’t ever get enough of them!
Favorite song: “I Want You She’s So Heavy” by the beatles
Favorite band: John Lennon, Incubus, Justincase, Hoobastank
Album while working: any mix that’s calm.. otherwise I can’t concentrate the way I need to. Usually just hit shuffle on itunes. But if I had to pick an album, maybe some Backstreet Boys- come on!
I love listening to a band called The Lovehammers. The lead singer was a contestant of Rock Star INXS. I was hooked from that point forward!
Anything by the White Stripes or Radiohead works for any situation I’m in, but at work it really perks me up and inspires my creativity as these musicians are so creative.
Anything by Led Zeppelin. Their songs are so full emotion and soul.
My daughter made me a cd of my favs that get me going, like Avril, Gloria Estefan, Kelly Clarkson, and all the girls that have upbeat songs!
I love Boddisatva by Steely Dan, an oldie but goodie. It really makes me move more quickly.
I love Kerli and her song Walking on Air. I also love Rogue Wave song Eyes.
I listen to “easy tunes” while I’m working, otherwise I could not sit still and concentrate. I like Michael Buble, James Taylor, Josh Groban, Nora Jones, Tony Bennett, and Kenny G.
i’m a grandma but i love listening to metallica. He has such a beautiful voice.
I love to listen to Hiroshima. They use Japanese instruments with modern jazz for a interesting blend.
I always listen to my “punk goes ’80’s” collection when I am writing. I don’t know why, I suppose it is a sickness, but I enjoy it.
I listen to Pandora while I’m working. I have an “oldies” station that I enjoy. My favorite listening music is ABBA - upbeat, easy to listen to - fun - I usually sing along.
Jean
I love listening to the old Boz Scaggs SILK DEGREES.
Right now I am listening to Joe Cocker-he perks me right up! I have many favorites to work by depending on my mood.
I love Blue October. They worked HARD to get where they are today and the singer is amazing. I cant really pick a favorite song because I love them all but I especially love their first album the most.
Im not too sure about the website … Anyway, I love listening to the Beatles …any album. However, my favorite song is “I’ve just seen a face” off the Help album. It just makes me sooo happy that I can push through the rest of the work day. Also, I love listening to Kyle Monogue.
I like to listen to Bob Dylan; my all time favorite because he makes me think! It is good to think with both sides of the brain at once!
The latest Coldplay album. It keeps me upbeat.
Mama Mia and Dancing queen. I have adored ABBA for a long time but since I saw the musical I can’t get enough of their music
ANYTHING by Rascal Flatts…the one song I sing the most is “Life Is A Highway”.. :)
Thanks for great contest
“The Essential Michael Jackson” keeps my motor running during the day! It has 38 of his top songs starting back in his Jackson Five days.
KT Turnstall, “Suddenly I See.”
It’s about the moment when you see your goals and you feel great about working hard to achieve them!
radiohead. theres nothing really offensive in there in case someone overhears. there’s a bit of variety in each album so it never gets tiring, and i just love the music in general.
I like listening to ‘Bang on the Drum’ (aka ‘I Don’t Wanna Work’) by Todd Rungren.
My favorite band to listen to actually is Jimmy Buffets gretest hits. It makes me feel relaxed and happy and relieves stress levels… but it also makes me want to drink margaritas…and rum and coke…and pina coladas…and daquaris… but thats for after work!
My favorite band to listen to while I’m working is the Red Hot Chilli Peppers because I know all the words and can sing along.
When I’m hard at work, I typically prefer the sound of silence. No, not Simon and Garfunkel, but no sounds at all. When I do put on music, I love listening to anything by the Outfield. They help me jam faster.
My favorite album to listen to while I work is the best album ever created: Carol King’s “Tapestry.” I can sing along with it if I’m doing work that doesn’t require a lot of concentration, or play it softly if I do need to concentrate. Either way, it is very soothing and stimulating at the same time.
I love Mary J. Blige’s family affair. It really keeps me moving at work :)
Loituma with their Leva’s polka…
and Enya with her Only If….
Both are what I do hear when I work
I love to listen to Hinder and a couple of other bands that I saw in concerts with Hinder over the past two years. But some of the ladies in the room I work in aren’t fans, so an ipod is perfect. They are my favorite because the music is upbeat rock and fun and brings back good memories.
“Do You Believe in Love” by Huey Lewis and the News is AMAZING. I don’t even have a significant other right now but this song always makes me want to rock out while I’m running.
I need a new iPod as my old died. I really enjoy walking on the trail and listening to it. Thanks
I enjoy this cheesy manufactured Russian pop band/artist called Glukoza when working. I understand only about three words per song, so I’m not distracted by the lyrics (a concern if I need to concentrate), but the music is lively and keeps my energy level up.
Also it makes me feel hip and cosmopolitan, which is so important for the modern working world. :)
Jimmy Buffets …and the family loves to go to his concerts.
When I have to work I like the most rousing music I can find. Music of choice for vacuming is the “Gaither Gospal Hour” music. not particular which one but the” alpha and Omega” is one for the hard to reach spots.
ragtime piano is for washing windows
This is a little embarrassing, but my favorite is the soundtrack to the “Footloose” movie! Weird I know, but its really upbeat!
My favorite thing to listen to is Norah Jones. My favorite song is “Come Away with Me”. Is keeps me calm in stressful situations.
My all time favorite cd for work, is Dirty Dancing. It makes me move and makes me feel real good.
Aqualung by Jethro Tull. I was 13 when it came out & it helps me re-live my high school days.
My favorite would be Pink Floyd. It’s the perfect tempo to relax my mind and get the creative juices flowing. Thanks for the enerous giveaway!
Favorite song by Boston “more than a feeling”, I love Boston as it picks me up and takes me away!
I listen to M.I.A, both Kala and Arular to get me through the work day! It keeps me going!
I’m a “child of the 80’s!” I love Depeche Mode and The Cure!! My most fav is Depeche Mode…they put on a great concert!
Oh yeah! Forgot to say my favorite song is
“precious” by Depeche Mode…makes me
want to dance!!
I like listening to the late Elvis Presley. What a voice he had!!
I like to listen to David Bowie, his stuff just makes me happy. =D
I listen to Joni Mitchell all the time. Intelligent lyrics, fun to sing along to and the songs have a realistic sweetness about them!
I actually like classical music and enjoy listening to it while doing paperwork at my desk. Bach, Beethoven, etc. I really like my CD of the Three Tenors also but is that opera? or classical? Hmmm.
I like listening to Eminem, any of his work. It pumps me up enough to stay energized, but doesn’t distract me too much.
My favorite band has always been Def Leppard, I love all of their albums, my favorite would be Pyromania.
It really depends on what mood I’m in, but the Legally Blonde soundtrack (that’s right) is awesome. My other fave bands/albums to listen to are Superchick, Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet”, and, for a change of pace, the Bad Plus!
I enjoy listening to the Hallal Singers. I love most of their albums but Amazed is one of my favorites.
Desperado….but I have absolutely no idea why. It’s my favorite song for anything!
The Remedy Jason Mraz
Upside Down Jack Johnson
I’ve Just seen a Face The Beatles
Stuck in the Middle with you Steve Miller Band
AM Radio Everclear
Slow Ride Foghat
At work I enjoy Happy Fun Songs, Lots of Beatles!
I love to listen to Def Leppard. Great band and Joe Elliot (lead singer) is not only cute, but he has a GREAT voice. I can listen to their music forever.
I find listening to some Fiona Apple while I work keeps me going. It’s easy listening with a slight edge and sometimes faster rhythems which keep me going through the day.
gosh there are so many you are making me think!
Lets see recently my favorites have been: “Typical” by Tickle me Pink (from colorado), “Pill Bottle” by Disaster March (cleveland OH) , “Better Together” by Jack Johnson…this is what my fiance and I are dancing to at the wedding and lastly “It had to be you” by Motion City Soundtrack
Cake - Fashion Nugget
Its not too loud and distracting, nice little groove, awesome beats and contagious for bursting into sing-alongs, despite what the other office people want to sing. They’ll live.
1000 Miles- Vanessa Carlton.
Cupid Shuffle- Cupid.
Better Than Me- Hinder.
My Eyes Don’t Cry No More- Stevie Wonder.
Come Away With Me- Norah Jones.
Three Little Birds- Bob Marley.
Stir It Up- Bob Marley.
What I Got- Sublime.
Any Reggae Music, Sublime, Bob Marley.
Those songs, and reggae always find their way to calm me down, and just relax me. I like to be able to be relaxed, and dance too. I love to sing loud, and just let all my stress be let out. All those songs, and more like them just help me to do that. We all need to get our stress out and have some fun once in a while. (:
I go back and forth on what I like best. Right now I am into Leonard Cohen. I never paid much attention to him back in the ’70’s, but after watching the documentary about him, I cannot get enough. I have downloaded about ten of his songs. Not just the more popular ‘Suzanne’ and ‘Hallelujah’ but also more obscure ones like ‘The Chelsea Hotel’. The lyrics of his songs are very powerful. My favorite one is “Everything has cracks in it; That’s how the light gets in.”
When I am at work, or anywhere for that matter, any song by Van Morrisson just mellows me out. I could be having a ghastly busy day, and hearing Someone Like You or Into the Mystic just makes me happy - happiness really makes you more productive :)
I’d love to win this for my niece!
I like anything by the Eagles or Queen.
I would say my favorite is Bohemian Rhapsody. I love how the tempo of the music changes from slow to fast and back to slow again.
Would you believe I love listening to the soundtrack album from “The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert”? It wakes me up and motivates!
Hi, I like it all. From the new to the old. It just depends on my mood. However, my favorite male singer has to be the one and only Mr. Stevie Wonder. I don’t even own an Ipod. I sure hope to win this one! Thanks. : )
My favorite song to work to is…..’Take this job and shove it’. And old country/western tune. LOVE it. Thanks for the giveaway. Have been wanting an ipod for a LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG time.
Isn’t She Lovely, Stevie Wonder..it’s my favorite because it makes me think of my beautiful daughters while i work.
I usually listen to the radio while I work, it’s easy listening for our office, but I just love when an oldie comes on. Takes me back to my youth!!!
I love to work with songs that have a fast tempo beat. Computer programming changes so quickly that I need music to keep up with my work. Rock, Rap, and Techno fits into this catagory. A few bands include: System of a Down, Atreyu, Avenged Sevenfold, Imogen, CKY, Toy-box, Milk Inc, Bone Thugs, T-Rock, Zug Izland, Shawty Lo, Ludacris, etc..
There is only one singer for me. Toby Keith. Any song that he wants to sing is perfect. I especially love American Soldier.
I like to listen to “9 to 5″ by Dolly Parton while working because it has a great beat and makes me smile even on the longest workday!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Anything upbeat. Bands like Paramore, Puddle of Mudd, or Bullet for my Valenting
Love the group…Sugarland! Fave song is “Settlin”! Also love there new one…”All I Want To Do”….
Thanks!
At work I like to listen to Josh Groban, Yo u Raise Me Up, and I love his other songs too.
Anything without intelligible lyrics, which completely distract me… Like Radiohead, or even Beethoven.
Oh, goodness, I have so many favorites! Right now my playlist is all of my new CDs because they are NEW lol, but I’ll try to list some of my favorite artists. I have discovered that I really like listening to dance-ish remix music when I’m working at my desk, because it makes me swivel in my chair and that’s good for my abs. Right now I’m using the O2: Avalon Remixed CD for that! I also have the Mary, Mary self-titled CD and it’s super nice. I’m thinking of getting ZOEgirl’s Remix CD as well.
I like:
~Chris Rice
~Casting Crowns
~Avalon
~MercyMe
~FFH
~Point of Grace
~BarlowGirl
~Todd Agnew
~Third Day
~Jars of Clay
~Jeremy Camp
~Leeland
~Jump5’s God Bless the USA
Yeah, pretty much just any Contemporary Christian. It really helps my days to go better.
One I didn’t mention is my aunt’s CD, which no one has ever heard of, lol! I absolutely love her music. But then, I’m biased. :P I linked to her CD in my name, if you’re interested.
Wow, this is almost a blog post instead of a comment! I suppose that means I should get my own blog. ;)
While working, I love to listen to Phil Collins or Genesis because I love his voice and songs.
I like listening to country while I am at work. My favorite song is Austin by Blake Shelton.
I love to listen to Three Days Grace and Smile Empty Soul. The gritty voice and rock sound just makes me feel good and keeps me working. I can work for hours and hours without complaint if I’m listening to a raw, rough rock sound.
i like to listen to some david bowie b/c he is awesome! thanks for the contest
I always listen to Mick and love the vibe of their music.
Bebel Gilberto makes me feel like I am on vacation and waiting for my drink order eventhough I am sitting in front of my computer in a cubicle…
I love C&W music, so listening to Tracy Lawrence, Mindy McCready, or Wade Hays are just a few of my favs! I could go on and on, but 3 is enough. : )
Oh wow this is easy..
My favorite working album is Footloose..
I used to crank it up and do my house work.
Many times it came up missing because my kids would hide it.
I love listening to the Juno soundtrack while I work. It is calming and helps me stay focused. I would also recommend listening to Anberlin and Acceptance. Two amazing bands!!
Can’t enter because I’m not a US resident. What aliens aren’t entitled to ipods?
I listen to Sade and Sarah Maclaglan cos I know all the lyrics and its cool and stuff like Mark Knoffler, Sting, Leona Lewis, mostly Brits.
and quite often the radio station Virgin Rock on the radio.
I really love listening to Casting Crowns when I work for the inspiration it gives me!
Where I work country rules the roost. To stay true to my metal roots I pop in my ear buds and listen to my favorite band, Blind Guardian. Nothing inspires me more or makes me work harder than listening to songs inspired by my favorite literature. Be it JRR Tolkien or Stephen King, Blind Guardian has me covered. What’s better than escaping to a fantasy world while you work?
I love the new kid rock song. I think it’s called All Summer Long. It’s easy listening and reminds me of summer.
Definitely Tori Amos. The music is so varied that it’s impossible to get bored!
Imogene Heap!
“your favorite song, band, or album to listen to while working and why it’s/they’re your favorite”
Broken Social Scene’s album, “You Forgot it in People”. It’s just got some very good vibes. There is the perfect mix of fast and slow songs, and each one has a special meaning for me, especially “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl”.
My favorite album is James’ album “Seven.” It’s been an overall favorite, for the rich emotional content and beautiful melodies.
The Grateful Dead always keeps me going while I work. There are some great free podcasts too I would like to check out.
Depends on what I’m doing, I guess. If I’m really trying hard to concentrate on something then I like to listen to either classical music or just instrumental in general. Otherwise, my favorites are anything by Tori Amos, Creed, or Daughtry. :)
I love putting in the album Monster Ballads while I’m working or anything from the 70s or 80s will do the trick. In my opinion the music was just so much better than it is now.
MY favorite band to listen to is Dave Del Monte and the Cross County Boys. Just listening to his cool rockabilly sound makes me smile and get motivated! Of course, I love it even more because I am married to Dave Del Monte, and it is WICKED cool to be hearing your honey out of the radio! My favorite is BLue Moon of Kentucky.
dave delmonte.com
my favorite artist to listen to while working out is the faint!
My favorite song is “My Best Friend” by Tim MaGraw,I stop in my tracks when I hear this song , its my life and I feel the same about the man in my life as the song. He is my best friend and is there for me.Count me in to win this great prize
I love listening to all types of music, but since I have to choose - I will pick Dido for while I work!
Pink Floyd, Dark side of the moon. I’ve seen them in concert 3 times, my all time favorite group, and album!
My favorite singer is Chris Daughtry.
I never watch american idol, my children talked me into watching one audition and it happened to be Chris. I instantly fell in love with his voice and his passion in whatever he sang. I have seen him in concert and he’s still got talent.
Another plus is he is always caring for and a really great husband and father even since becoming famous he shows he cares.
I would love to win so that I could listen where ever I go. Also my daughter is in cross country and runs 3 - 6 miles a day and has been asking for a ipod for her runs.
Thank you for the chance to win something that is very much wanted and needed.
I love to listen to Bob Seger while I am working. Also like Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, etc..
My favorite artist is Kelly Sweet! She started singing with nothing to lose. She has the most amazing clear voice that is powerful. She has started her career with a dream of she getting out there and touching a person. She started singing in nursing homes! Isn’t that just awesome? She is also classically trained!!
Oh–glorious music ! And Music at Work can be even more glorious ! Right now–I am loving Al Green, Otis Redding, Bonnie Raitt and the delightful Blind Boys of Alabama. Many thanks !
It’s all about the oldies! I am torn between Queen and the Beatles. You can’t remake the classics!
I listen to play soundtracks like Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd or Les Miserables to keep me going.
Okay absolutely no laughing or judgements but i still love to listen to nsync. its motivational, peppy and gives me energy to get to the end of the day
I love listening to ABBA! Takes me back to the good ‘ol days of my youth. Their music just puts me in a better mood.
Britney Spears, my workout is dance aerobics so it really makes you want to dance!
I love the energy that the band SR-71 can bring to my day. They rock it out!
Great giveaway! Count me in.
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I don’t workout often, but when I do, Pink is a favorite of mine. She makes it easy to get motivated. I also like Britney Spears!
i love listening to all my music, esp. the beatles when i’m doing yoga, that’s really peaceful!
As long as nobody is judging, I’ll admit I’m a big Backstreet Boys fan. We listen to the radio all day long at work, but when a BSB song comes on, my co-workers have to remind me not to sing so loudly! :-)
I like the guitar hero soundtrack. Reminds me of playing the game.
While working I like listening Weather Report. My favorite song is Jungle Book from the Mysterious Traveller Album. I also listen to a any electronia music, I find it energizing.
Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
I always like to listen to pop music especially Rihanna songs when I’m at work because her songs especially the ones with the faster beats usually make me feel more energized. And I need to feel energized so I can make it through the workday especially if I haven’t slept too well the night before. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win since I love music so much. Thanks.
My favorite song I use to listen to all the time at this one job(until I got layed off) was Madonna, Music. Man when that would come on it would just make my night working!! Although any kind of music at work is great, no music, downer of a night.
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i like the casting crowns. they are uplifting . what a great giveaway thank you for the chance to win!
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