(a song whose cover I like better than the original. I feel like that's true for most people when it come to this song.)

Randomly felt like singing the Golden Girls theme song. That's all.

Thank You for Being a Friend (kiwi #9)

(a song I grew up with.)

This is one of my favorite warm-up songs, as you can hear. Decided to put a unique spin on  a nursery rhyme. Jazzing it up a bit makes it even more fun to sing!

Three Blind Mice (pistachio #2)

(songs that remind me of a specific event. that specific event is every time I've laughed at how extra the enunciation is in both of these songs!)

All props to Witness ("hANds") and New Direction ("lANd") respectively for unintentionally sharing the joy of laughter through these beautiful gospel songs.

Clap Your Hands/Heal the Land (pistachio #3)

(the last song i listened to.)

Was randomly singing a Common song and then remembered that it samples a Bobby Caldwell tune, and after listening to the original tune I felt like mashing the two together.

The Light/Open Your Eyes (pistachio #4)

(a song that used to make me think "I am not like the others" in high school, but only because I was one of those pretentious people who thought being into Japanese stuff made me more cultured than everybody else. a phase.)

This is a Dreams Come True song, but I have Crystal Kay's live performance of it to thank for bringing the song to my attention back in 2009.

朝がまた来る/Asa ga Mata Kuru (nutmeg #30)

(a song about something that hurts. what hurts more than heartbreak, and drinking to forget that heartbreak?)

Discovered this 1983 Anzen Chitai tune after I started listening to Japanese radio stations via apps. Been meaning to learn and sing it for a while.

ワインレッドの心/Wine Red no Kokoro (orange #8)

(a song about something gone bad)

Can't remember what possessed me to sing this Kelly Clarkson tune, but I wanted to get a decent take of a falsetto riff at the end so here y'all go. Sung while laying in bed.

Behind These Hazel Eyes (orange #14)

(a cute, silly, happy song)

I used to LOVE this Kimura Kaela song in high school, and it resurfaced in my mind recently so I tried learning the lyrics for real.

Ring a Ding Dong (orange #24)

(a song from my preteen years)

Since I was already in the midst of singing a song I remember fondly from the early 2000s, I figured I'd give this tune from Solange and Destiny's Child a try.

Proud Family Theme Song (saffron #10)

(a song I love from a movie I've never seen)

Watching YouTube reactions to 'Smile 2' led me to discovering this Naomi Scott song. Honestly one of the best pop songs I heard in 2024. Sang this while recovering from a cold, needing to just get my voice out.

New Brain (mint #27)

(a song from the '60s)

I know this Cass Elliot song from cultural osmosis, can't even remember where I first heard it. Struggled with breath (and slight congestion) on this one, but still managed to push something nice out, I think.

Make Your Own Kind of Music (mint #28)

(a women's empowerment song)

I'm not one to tackle Aretha Franklin's music because I know my place. But I was reminded of this song this week and figured I'd give the chorus a try.

A Rose Is Still a Rose (mint #29)

(a song by a Black artist from outside the US)

I didn't think I personally related to this RIMON song until I was listening to it again the other day and started thinking about my grandpa "watching from the top view" and me as the person who's "supposed to be the one proving" but hasn't yet found a way to "invest, continue where they've left." So yeah, thanks for making me cry, RIMON.

Make Money (mint #30)

(one of my mood songs from 2025)

I detect a bit of sarcasm in these lyrics of Mereba's, in the vein of, "You think you're so special and such a purist, but you're at risk of hardening your heart and selling out to succeed at your art just like anyone else." But on a brighter note, I do vibe with the message of not forgetting or letting people discount your uniqueness. Thanks for making me cry, Mereba.

Counterfeit (mint #31)

(a breakup song)

I hadn't planned to record myself singing a breakup song on Valentine's Day, but I needed a song that felt relatively quick and easy to learn, and this Allen Stone tune was it!

Memory of You (berry #1)

From April 2025. No prompt for this one. Brandy.


What About Us (berry #2)

From December 2025 (today). Day after my birthday. Starting over, with Sombr apparently.

Undressed (berry #3)

Needed a song to sing today, and Dawkins & Dawkins came to me.

Whenever I'm Loney (berry #4)

I honestly just needed something to sing today, and my struggle falsetto was struggling so I felt like singing it loud. 

The Fairly OddParents (berry #5)

東京事変の曲を歌ってみた。Shiina Ringo is who I want to be when I grow up.

スーパースター / Superstar

(a song I like with a number in the title. the number is 3.)

This is the first song I ever heard from Shiina Ringo/Tokyo Jihen. Almost literally changed my life.

能動的三分間 / Noudouteki Sanpunkan (a song a day #2)

(a song I like with a person's name in the title. the name is Jenny.)

I used to LOVE this Paolo Nutini song when I was in high school. No idea why.

Jenny Don't Be Hasty (a song a day #22)

(a song that gets stuck in my head.)

I can't remember the last time I actually listened to this Fleet Foxes song. But I couldn't sleep the other night and the song randomly came to my mind, so here y'all go.

White Winter Hymnal (ginger #4)

(a song I'd probably perform a lot at karaoke. if only it didn't always slip my mind in favor of other songs.)

As many songs do, this Mario song resurfaced in my mind quite randomly. I felt like I just had to sing it! So here y'all go.

Just A Friend 2002 (ginger #27)

(a song from a movie soundtrack.)

I don't know if this is on the official soundtrack for 'All Together Now', but I was watching that movie last night and heard this song in it. 'Twas my introduction to Su Lee's music.

I'll Just Dance (plum #7)

(the prompt was "a song you feel embarrassed listening to", but again, this was just a song that I felt like singing while I was up late for no reason.)

I first heard this Gracie Abrams song in an episode of 'Dash & Lily'. Something about how she lingers on the words "stay" and "changed" in the chorus resonated with me.

Stay (plum #28)

(a song that of reminds me of somewhere. that somewhere is Bamako, but also Paris, which I've actually been to.)

Can't remember what randomly brought the chorus of this -M- song to my mind, but here y'all go. Me singing in French again.

Bal de Bamako (cinnamon #21)

Hey y'all, I'm Danielle G. (aka D.N.), a person who sings to herself a lot. This is me practicing or just getting my voice out when I need to (song scraps, mostly covers). Not perfect, but true. Enjoy!

D.N.

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