I’m not doing much running these days, but I am doing a lot of physical therapy. Running is more fun, obviously, but the PT has to happen to get back to running. So a few weeks ago, I asked my friends at the Sub-30 FaceBook group to give me some suggestions for music. I said I was particularly interested in songs that had helped people get through a recovery process. Here’s the list of the suggestions I got. I know some of the stories behind these songs, but I’d love to hear more. How did music inspire you to get through a rough patch? Is there a song you’d like to add? Share your song’s story if you want to.
Til I Collapse- Eminem
Are You Ready? – AC/DC
S & M – Rihanna
Theme from Rocky
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
I Am the Best – 2NE1
Ready for Battle – District 78
Tubthumping – Chumbawumba
Bounce – Bon Jovi
Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
Going the Distance – Cake
Remember the Name – Fort Minor
The Climb – Miley Cyrus
Lose Yourself – Eminem
Baby’s Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Fine Again – Seether
I Own You – Shinedown
She’s Got Kick – Ben Harper
Get This Party Started – Pink
Iron Man – Black Sabbath
Gonna Be a Good Night – Black Eyed Peas
Ain’t Goin’ Down (Till the Sun Comes Up) – Garth Brooks
Rock This Country – Shania Twain
Save Yourself – Stabbing Westward
Theme from Bionic Woman TV show
We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted Sister
Back in the Saddle – Aerosmith
Take it to the Limit – The Eagles
Because We Believe – Andrea Boccelli
I Want It All – Queen
Ireland – Garth Brooks
No Time to Kill – Clint Black
Barracuda – Heart
Even if it Breaks Your Heart – Eli Young Band
Turn It On Again – Genesis
Ca Plane Pour Moi – Plastic Bertrand
Little Less Conversation – Elvis
Running On Empty – Jackson Browne
Burning Inside – Ministry
What Is Love? – Haddaway
Fabulous – Ryan
Let It Go – Idina Menzel
My Hero – Foo Fighters
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson, featuring Bruno Mars
Hallelujah – Paramore
Good Day – Nappy Roots