Join Kris McPeak and co-host Annie Pruitt in this episode of the Top Five Podcast as they dive into the letter 'E' in their A to Z song series. This week, they discuss songs that evoke a range of emotions including happiness, sadness, jealousy, and loneliness. Featuring tracks from artists like Avril Lavigne, Kelly Pickler, Jimmy Eat World, Nina Simone, Travis Tritt, and many more, Kris and Annie share personal anecdotes and explain why these songs made it to their top five lists. Don't miss their interesting picks and delightful banter about music's powerful role in capturing our feelings.
Tune back in later for THE PLAYLIST
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:32 Exploring Songs About Emotions
01:31 Jealousy: Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend'
02:42 Sadness: Kelly Pickler's 'I Wonder'
04:09 Depression: Jimmy Eat World's 'The Middle'
05:38 Happiness: Nina Simone and Travis Tritt
07:18 Heartbreak: REM's 'Everybody Hurts'
10:16 Loneliness: Cowboy Junkies' 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry'
11:58 Feeling Groovy: Simon and Garfunkel
13:02 Empathy and Courage: Coldplay and Sara Bareilles
15:26 Indecisiveness: Scissor Sisters' 'I Can't Decide'
16:39 Anxiety: Pat Benatar's 'Get Nervous'
18:13 Recap and Conclusion
