Ten Songs that Entertained, Amused, or Inspired me in 2010

In alphabetical order:
All the Lovers- Kylie Minogue- It had been awhile since I had even thought about Kylie, but this ethereal song and its sexy video brought her back to my radar. Now if only the USA would ever really catch on to her.

F***ing Perfect-Pink- A great song included on Pink's solid greatest hits collection. It should be a big hit in 2011, but I am including it since I have been listening to it since November.

Horchata- Vampire Weekend Catchy and full of nostalgia. It kind of deserves to become an alternative type holiday song. It is hard not to feel joy while listening to it.

I Wanna Hold Your Hand-Chris Colfer (from Glee) Remaking an already perfect Beatles song is tricky business, but Colfer's ballad version sang to his ailing television father was heartbreaking and inspiring.

Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mar- This is such an unbridled affectionate song. Who wouldn't want someone to sing this song to them? I love the Glee version as well.

Love The Way You Lie- Eminem Featuring Rihanna-Marshall Mathers was back with his best song since Stan. Whoever thought of including Rihanna was genius. She also does a lovely version of the song in her voice on her album Loud.

Runaway (the album version)- Kanye West- the moment that Kanye West went from great hip hop artist to musical genius for me is when I first heard this song. To me this should be modern classical music.

Take it Off- Ke$ha- Yeah it's juvenile. But it's fun and naughty while strangely innocent. Just how scandalous is glitter?

Telephone- Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce Knowles-I kind of changed my tune on this one. I used to think it was overly silly and less of a song than it's great video. But the more I listen to it the more i can appreciate the hooks and the layers even when the lyrics are merely silly but fun.

Waka Waka (It's time for Africa)-Shakira It wasn't such a big hit in the USA, but it was a giant hit worldwide. It's an entergetic song that shows pride in Africa, but more importantly pride in the world and humanity