Almost two years ago my friend NK and I headed to Knoxville, Tennessee for a Living Proof Live event. And as we traveled up the interstate, we were terribly excited about three things in particular: 1) the opportunity to soak up God’s Word for a couple of days 2) the much-needed girls’ weekend away from home and 3) the moment when Beth Moore walked on stage, because quite frankly we were dying to see what she was going to wear.
We even made predictions about one of those three things, and I bet - if you try really hard - you can guess which one.
What we didn’t expect was that there was going to be a woman singing on praise team that weekend who would blow us away. Her voice was absolutely incredible, and several months later - when we saw her on “American Idol” - we found out her name: Mandisa.
And that weekend? In Knoxville? She rocked the house for Jesus like nobody’s business. She was a revelation.
Now I don’t know if you know it or not, but Miss Mandisa has a CD coming out July 31st. It’s called “True Beauty,” and a couple of days ago I got a copy of the first single - “Only The World” - in the mail.
Y’all.
I just adore it.
In fact, I can’t stop singing it. And dancing when I sing. Truth be told, I think it’s impossible to listen to this song without dancing just a little bit.
Even if you’re Baptist.
BADABING!
Oh, I kid because I’m Baptist, too. And come on, now - you know that sometimes you just need to BREAK IT DOWN, regardless of denomination, age, hair color, or dancing ability. Don’t fight the feelin’, internets.
Anyway. Where was I? Something about a song?
Oh yes. Of course.
You can actually hear a stream of “Only The World” here. And because I love it so much, I emailed the nice people at Mandisa’s record label to ask if I could do a little bloggy giveaway. They were kind enough to agree (thanks, Amy!) - and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.
SO - if you’d like a chance to win one of Mandisa’s snazzy new CD-singles (there are two songs on the CD, and I definitely want to do another giveaway for the full CD when it comes out at the end of July), all you have to do is comment, making doubly sure that your email address is accurate. And just for kicks, since “Only The World” is a perfect get-that-puppy-on-the-iPod-and-go-for-a-walk-right-now song, tell me your all-time favorite workout / let-it-all-hang-out song. What puts some pep in your step as soon as you hear it?
I’ll turn off comments Monday afternoon (July 2nd) around 5 central time, and then I’ll draw to see which fifteen people win THE FABULOUS PRIZES.
I’m so excited to be able to share this with y’all - it’s a happy little summertime treat.
And now I think I’ll go listen to Miss Mandisa on my iPod and dance a little more.
Alex will be absolutely thrilled.
Judy says:
?No comments yet”? Well let me be the first! Hooray for Mandisa…I’m also waiting for one from Melinda! What a line up American Idol had this year. My all time favorite song - has to be I Can Only Imagine.
June 29th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
chupieandjsmama says:
There are so many songs that “put pep in my step”, but the one that comes to mind is Livin La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin. Don’t ask me why, but something about that song gets my feet going. One time that comes to mind is when I was mindlessly dancing to it on the sound system in K-mart and only realized it when several people were staring at me. Pathetic, I know…
June 29th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
O says:
Wow, I’m grooving here at my computer. Thanks for the fun tip! I feel like fun, upbeat, NON-toddler music is missing from my life lately (because you never know what thing they are going to advertise–like, I don’t know a VACUUM CLEANER–that will terrorize my child!).
Thanks for the tip and happy weekend!
June 29th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
Charity says:
Can you mail it overseas if I win?!? :) We just recently joined the ipod world- we gave in. No, just kidding, I got hubby a shuffle for Father’s Day. So to answer the question, I’ve not used the ipod yet to workout, so I will have to get back to you on the favorite work out song.
June 29th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Melinda says:
I don’t have a favorite work out song. Honestly, anything I can get my girls to “dance” with me would be my favorite. We like to “Boogie.”
Hugs,
Melinda
June 29th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Sarah says:
Oh, fun! I love giveaways! I am looking forward to reading all the comments to get some great workout songs! I’m getting tired of the ones that I am listening to now in my ipod. This is right up my alley! Hillsong’s United has some great upbeat songs…Jeremy Camp & Newsboys are also fav’s of mine right now.
Sarah, TN
June 29th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
KImberly says:
Well, My ALL TIME favorite song is “Something to Talk About” ! LOL
But I love all kinds of music and this baptist girl can nod her head right along. (I would love to dance like my husband and childern who are wonderful dancers, but unfortunately I am Baptist to the core and just don’t have the moves! :-) )
June 29th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Sandy says:
I have to tell you this, because I know you will love it: A friend emailed me about the movie “Ratatouille” and said it was getting, and I quote, “Crazy praise.” I said, that if I were going to form a Christian punk group, I’d name it “Crazy Praize.” Because you know, punks like the extra Z.
June 29th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
oh amanda says:
Something to put pep in my step…probably something old skool—dct, maybe?
June 29th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
oh amanda says:
oh, but right now, I’m singing “The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” theme song. Hot Dog! Hot Dog! Hot Diggity Dog!
June 29th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Dori says:
Now, come on — I have to try to win my homegirl’s CD!!!
All this and Jesus, too,
Dori
June 29th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Andrea says:
I can’t wait to hear the CD. I guess I have many songs that cause me to dance, and yes, I am Baptist. I think “Walking on Sunshine” stands out the most! Hope to win a CD! :)
June 29th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
WeevilMaw says:
I am wat to much of a music freak to have a favorite. I have what some have called “eclectic taste in music.” Anything with a groovy beat that keeps me moving and humming along is good stuff!
I love the title of the CD, contrary to Simon’s opinion Mandisa is a true beauty. Can’t wait to jam to it!
June 29th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Diane J. says:
Put me down, please!
For rock songs, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by the Georgia Satellites and “Johnny B. Good”, Chuck Berry. For gospel, I love “Awesome God”, and you know who does it, and “Amazing Love” by, I think, Darlene Schecht (sp?).
Love and hugs,
Diane
June 29th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Reformed Grits says:
Oh! I would love to win! I had children at my house actually cry when she left American Idol! Same for Melinda.
As far as songs I can’t *not* dance too? Well, I told someone the other day I heard KC and The Sunshine Band “That’s the way (I like it)” and I almost had to pull the car over. (uh-huh, uh-huh)
June 29th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Danielle says:
Ooh, I LOVE that song! I’ve heard it on the radio several times, and I definitely sing along and dance a little. I love how controlled her voice is. She knows she’s good enough that she doesn’t have to SHOUT!!
My favorite workout song is “The Birth of the Telegram 1814″ by Joy Electric. JoyE is a Christian techno/dance band (actually, it’s only one guy) and it’s SUCH a fun song.
Also on my workout mix, because I love spreading the joy, are these favorites:
- “Wandering Star” by Kid Beyond - check out this guy on iTunes. He does EVERYTHING with his mouth. Seriously. I’ve seen him in concert and it’s true.
- “Take A Chance On Me” by ABBA - greatest song ever written, imo. Period.
- “Numb (encore)” by Linkin Park and Jay-Z - far superior to the original
- “Photograph” by Shiny Toy Guns - if I could get everybody reading this to download one song, this would be the one.
Ugh, I love it!
- “The Bells” by Venus Hum - another Christian techno group (everything but the voice is done on a Mac!). This song makes my soul soar.
- “Goodnight And Go” by Imogen Heap - I hope to be a little bit like Miss Imogen when I grow up. It’s not really a peppy workout song, but she’s my favorite artist in the world, so she’s on nearly every mix I have!
Yeah, so that’s more than you asked for, but I just LOVE music and had to share. Go listen to the previews of these songs at iTunes! :)
June 29th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Laura says:
Woohoo, sign me up!
A good work out song, hmmm…You’ve Got to Moooove It!!!
Laura
June 29th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Robyn says:
I loved her on American Idol. I can’t wait to hear the whole cd.
June 29th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Teresa says:
One of my favorites is Avalon’s Testify to Love. It’s on my ipod, in almost every one of my workout playlists.
I love a good contest. This is so fun:)
June 29th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Danielle says:
Er, yeah. I totally left a long and dorky comment. I blame it on the fact that I’m Presbyterian and we are ALL ABOUT the dancing (I totally just made that up).
June 29th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Jill says:
I enjoy reading your blog so much - just found it a week or two ago. Just listened to the new single - it is so awesome! If I used an Ipod while exercising, this would be my new favorite song! What really gets us grooving in the car are the “Shout to the Lord Kids” CD’s. They are SO great!! Looking forward to what you write in the future!
June 29th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Jessica says:
My favorite song right now is “Delilah” by the plain white t’s and my favorite of all time is “Thou, Oh Lord,” but you can’t really dance to either of those, so I’d say, Justin Timberlake’s Summer Love gets me in the mood to dance these days! Really anything by him is good to dance to.
Thanks for the fun giveaway!
June 29th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
mamabright says:
this is awesome!!!
the songs I that get my Baptist rear dancing around the house include:
Anointed’s “Revive Us”
Nicole C. Mullen’s “Talk About It”
TobyMac’s “Diverse City”
Ayiesha Wood’s “Happy”
and there are more…but this is what comes to mind…
thanks so much BooMama for offering this giveaway…
blessings, mamabright :-)
June 29th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Amy Moore says:
Fave workout music: Barry Manilow (just kidding).
I hope I win!
June 29th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
kelli says:
That song is amazing. So, I geuss I’m in.
June 29th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Etta says:
Yay! I love me some Mandisa!
Favorite workout song?? You mean people actually work out? Uh, let me think…when I was in college, all the girls on my hall at OBU would dance (yes, at a BAPTIST college, even) to “I think I Love You” by the Partridge Family. No, I didn’t go to college in the 70’s, or even the 80’s…Let me see…IF I were to work out, and on the 12 days a year that I actually do, ALL of the fast songs on Hillsong’s Shout To The Lord really get me pumpin’.
Now, draw my name please.
June 29th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
kittyhox says:
Sounds great!
My favorite workout songs is Shackles, by Mary Mary. I challenge anyone to listen to that song on a treadmill and not have fun!
~Kitty
June 29th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Joni says:
Okay, I’m in. I LOVE Mandisa. Girlfriend can bring the house down! Anyway, my all time favorite rockin’ the house song (and hypothetically, of course, a great work out song!) is “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.
June 29th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
weavermom says:
Call me (severely?) old-fashioned, but I don’t have an iPod (sniff, sniff). And the only thing that seems to be motivation enough for me to actually get out of bed and go for a walk is if I walk with a neighbor - so no favorite exercise song for me. :(
But, I would love to win the CD. I love to have praise music on while hanging out with the family. :)
June 29th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
JennaG says:
Oh-I hope this is the bloggy giveaway that I actually win! I love to work out to Shackles by Mary, Mary–and I just saw that my friend kittyhox said the same thing! How cool.
June 29th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Linds says:
BooMama, I just went to listen to Mandisa, and there is another song there that is just BEAUTIFUL….God speaking. I have played it a zillion times and it is my new favourite song. I am off to tell everyone to go listen. The words are so simple and the message just blows me away, especially right now. Thank you for telling me about Mandisa. I have never heard of her before.
June 29th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Elaine says:
I would have to say nothin’ beats a little Earth, Wind, & Fire for some boogie-ing down. Anything from Best of…really. But ‘September’ has to be one of the best. This choice may appear to be dating me a little, except for the fact that these dance classics have now become ageless AND timeless. If you weren’t allowed to dance to them the first time around, why don’tcha just go on and fire up the iPod?!
June 29th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Amy says:
I would love something to work out too. Lord, knows I need to work out a little more.
June 29th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Judy says:
Well, now that the exercise room is built and the torture chamber that is the elliptical machine is up and running, I have found that what I like to listen to best is Toby Keith - 6.5 laps - no prob. I’m 1/2 dead afterwards but willing to pay the price to rid myself of the muffin top. In particular, I like Brought To You Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (and I’m not sure if that is actually the title or not but that is the song I like). I belt it out baby but mute the cuss words. I lurve Toby Keith - use to not lurve him too much (looks like a mouth breather and it bugs me - now I’m thinking he’s on the husky buffalo side himself) but I’ve changed my tune (no pun intended).
June 29th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Lora Lynn says:
bootylicious… because that’s the whole point,now, isn’t it?
June 29th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Shelly says:
OHH! LOVE the song!!! (And I cracked up at the initial part of this blog - I’m going to guess you were making predictions about what she’d wear!! lol).
Some of my scare-the-neighbors-and-the-squirrels hand flinging (evading my baptist roots) close the mini-blinds walking Jesus music :)
1) Victory by Yolanda Adams (GIRL - I have dead stopped my run and broke out into dance on this one).
2) Our beloved Shackles
3) Kirk Franklin - He Reigns/Awesome God
4) Friend of God
5) Dancing Generation by Matt Redman
6) We Shine by Steve Fee
7) Redeemer - by Mandisa
Okay…to discontinue embarrassing myself about my Jesus break-out moments, I’ll end! Thanks for the fun post!
June 29th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Charis says:
Oh how I love a giveaway! My favorite “let it all hang out” songs would have to be Shackles and Put your Records on/corrine bailey rae!
June 29th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Melanie says:
As a Baptist who needs to “break is down” please enter me in the contest!!
June 29th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Terri says:
I love many kinds of music and there are several songs that get me moving. I love Steven Curtis Chapman and the Newsboys…..good stuff.
I’m with Elaine…..anything by Earth, Wind, and Fire are awesome dance tunes…..Boogie Wonderland and Serpentine Fire are a couple of my extreme favorites. Some of my most, most favorite tunes are “Raspberry Beret” by Prince. I was in a store one time when that song came on and I actually thought I was going to have to leave to keep from embarrassing myself. Love, LOVE the rhythm to that song. “Honky Tonk Woman” by the Rolling Stones is another guilty pleasure. I love the Temptations, too. The words to some of these songs leave much to be desired but I base dance tunes on the beat. Would really enjoy the new CD. Thanks, BooMama for bringing some of my favorite dance tunes to mind.
June 29th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Rhoda says:
Well, thanks for the headsup BooMama! I love Mandisa & had not heard about the CD. I think I’ll definitely have to have one of these when it comes out. I love me some music & this gal can reallllllly sing! I don’t buy all that many CD’s these days, but I can see me getting this one!
Rhoda from B’ham
June 29th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
kelli says:
“Shackles” is another one that Rocks!!
In fact, all of them are awesome!
Marking the calendar for the release date :)
June 29th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
JMom@LotsofScotts says:
I voted so many times for her and was truly proud of the grace, humor and dignity she represented as a Christian woman on AI. Love the new song! Thanks for the tip!
June 29th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Judy S. says:
Oooo…I do love “Shackles”. I just listened to Mandisa’s version but I do love Mary Mary singing it too. I love that one on my iPod, love to listen to it when I clean the house, when I walk and even when I am mowing the yard! Kinda hard to push the mower and dnace and raise my hands all at the same time, but I try! I’m sure it’s quite entertaining for the neighbors! :D
June 29th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Amanda says:
My favorite music to walk to is Southern Rock and Praise, depending on my mood. I have to remind myself that people can here me singing “Shout to the Lord”
June 29th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
Brea says:
I love me some Mandisa!!! :) You’re too cool to be doing this giveaway BooMama. I’d have to say that the song that gets me groovin’ is I Will Survive.
June 29th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Jess says:
Oooh me, me, pick me! Love me some Mandisa.
June 29th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Natalie says:
“Oh, I kid because I’m Baptist, too. And come on, now - you know that sometimes you just need to BREAK IT DOWN, regardless of denomination, age, hair color, or dancing ability. Don’t fight the feelin’, internets.”
You are too funny! I can’t wait to come here everyday and LOL! I am in NY and NOT a Baptist just a nondenominational, Jesus lovin’, praise music dancin’ Christian :-) In fact, when we decided to try a nondenominational church we made sure dancing was ok- I didn’t want the pastor getting Footloose on me- LOL! My fave shake my booty song at the moment is a contemporary version of Nothing But the Blood- if you can believe it. Btw, I just want to make it clear that I don’t dance in church- only at home and of course in the car!!!
June 29th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Heather says:
Oh, I just love Mandisa! When she was on American Idol we were pulling for her to win but things don’t always turn out like they should (as evidenced with Melinda this year). My favorite get up and shake it song right now is actually a song on the newest Toby Mac CD which features…MANDISA! I was so excited when I heard it.
June 29th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Kelly @ Love Well says:
Thanks for keeping us up to date, BooMama. I’m not familiar with Mandisa (although I wonder if she was one of the singers at one of the Living Proof events I went to two years ago), but the CD sounds awesome.
June 29th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Becky says:
Hey Boomama,
Mandisa is awesome! My favorite song to get a great pep in my step workout is “Eye of the Tiger”. I feel like I’m in fighting form! Have a great weekend!
June 29th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Judy says:
I wanted Mandisa to win soooo bad but God has other plans for her, I’m sure. I’d love to have the CD. Thanks BooMama for your generous heart!
June 29th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Beth says:
I am one of your lurker fans. I so enjoy your blog, please enter me in your drawing!
Thanks!
June 29th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
Melissa says:
When I used to run, and was training for a marathon, Stacie Orrico’s “Genuine” cd always got my blood moving for my 5:30 am runs.
Oh- and I LOVE the Mandisa song! I was jammin to it this morning while my 19-month old daughter was eating her cheerios. I looked over at her, and I’m not kidding, she was waving her hands in the air to the beat. How cute is that!
June 29th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Jill says:
I would love this! My songs: It is a tie between “Shackles” Mary Mary and “You Don’t Know” Kiki Sheard.
June 29th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Kayla says:
I am a lurker, too. My favorite work out song is “As Good as I Once Was” by Toby Keith. Something about that speaks to me…I’m just sayin’ From another Southern Baptist, unfortunately with no rhythm.
June 29th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Gayla says:
I love to do my Baptist creative choreography to “Big Enough” by Ayiesha Woods and “Wherever We Go” by Newsboys.
June 29th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
CatHerder says:
Hey girl~
Wow - what a great contest - thanks! I’d have to say my best getcha goin’ songs would have to be Kirk Franklin’s “He Reigns” and Mary Mary’s “Shackles”.
…Okay, that and any ABBA song. There. I said it: I. Like. ABBA.
…take a chance on me…
Have a good one!
~Jen
June 29th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Heather says:
OH ME!!! Pick ME!!!!!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Annie says:
Have you heard her song “God Speaking”? Brings tears to my eyes every time!!
I wanna be a winner!!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
mandy thompson says:
boomama!
bring on the free mandisa!!!! sign me up!
this is the first time i’ve left a comment on your blog - but i LOVE it.
blessings
June 29th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Debbie says:
I really can’t decide what my favorite workout song is, but this would be a great one!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Paige says:
Get down, girl.
I must say Maroon 5 is a good pick me up, I like the whole 1st album. Also Abba (don’t laugh), because it’s got that really strong 70’s disco beat.
June 29th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Lisa writes... says:
Delurking to say I was in Knoxville too! God showed up and showed up in a God-sized way!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Debbie says:
Hi - I am a frequent visitor to your blog - seeing Mandisa’s name wanted me to want to tell you and your readers about an awesome event coming up September 1st “up the road from you” in Conyers, GA (just east of Atlanta). Luis Palau along with 104.7 the Fish is presenting Celebrate Freedom Atlanta - the artists include Mandisa, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Rice, Mark Shultz, Natalie Grant, Avalon and more. And the most amazing part - this all day event is FREE! Go to http://www.celebratefreedomatlanta.com for more info and to sign up to volunteer. They expect more than 50,000 people to attend and through these events, tons of people come to know Christ as their Savior. How amazing!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Lisa says:
Oh, I would love this CD. Please enter me in your contest. I am one of those “no dancing” Baptists- maybe I do need to Break It Down!
BTW, Monday is July 2nd- You have it as July 1st in your post.
June 29th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Leanne from Canada says:
I’d love to win the CD…but I don’t understand the question about working out!!!! I see some others are also in my camp…I have no excuse to offer, but I do enjoy a good upbeat worship time…can’t wait to hear the whole Mandisa CD. Happy Canada Day (July 1st) to all of us Canadians…..
June 29th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Jan says:
What is this thing called “work out”? Perhaps it is something about which I should know something.
As for breaking it down, “You Spin Me Right ‘Round Baby” …from another century and all.
Please pick me for the modern music giveaway. Clearly I am in need.
thehappyhomemaker@gmail.com
June 29th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Akat says:
I’ve never heard Mandisa (gasp!) but I am all over peppy music. Peppy Christian music is the ultimate tuneage! I am still a Kirk Franklin fan…Stomp? Yeah, that gets you up and moving!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Heather says:
It’s been years since I’ve listened to ADULT music. Love the twin sisters, veggie tales and hillsong worship for kids, but kum-by-ya one more time I’m gonna vomit…BRING ON MANDISA!!!
hmjaggie@yahoo.com
June 29th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
Tina says:
Rebecca St. James had a “dance mix” CD of her songs that came out a few (number?) of years ago–I LOVE to work out to that. The beats help me keep my speed up. That and things like “Salavation” from The Passion Worship Band, or the David Crowder Band I love.
June 29th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Tara says:
Okay, I haven’t worked in ummmm…about 9 months. But my favorite music to work out to was (and shall be again soon) anything by ABBA! Dancing Queen, anyone?
June 29th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Stacey says:
The song that always gets me boppin’ is Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” (is that the real name???). I dance around that house all the time and my kids are following suit. I would love to have some great new music to groove to.
June 29th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Jennifer says:
Boomama
From our days at MSU, I have Carly Simon on my ipod with “Let the River Run” from the all-time classic Working Girl.
Jenn
June 29th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Wendy Darling says:
I LOVE Mandisa!!!! :-) I was SO UPSET when she was voted off of American Idol, but like she said, “God had/has a plan”. :-)
It is funny that you ask what our favorite “Work Out” song is, because I began my exercise “routine” this morning, again. LOL… Always starting over. :-) Anyway, the one song that really gets me moving faster is “Dance With Me Tonight” by the Wonders, from the movie “That Thing You Do.” :-) Unfortunatly, I don’t have an ipod, but I have an MP3 that works real well. :-)
June 29th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
JulieMom says:
Oh, the song I would run a marathon to (assuming the marathon would not kill me) is Casting Crown’s “Praise you with the Dance”.
Love, love, love them!! Yeah, feel my happy feet groovin’ away….
June 29th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
chickadee says:
oh my goodness i’m just a total goofball about music. i got the cd you blogged about before (can’t remember the title now) and had a giveaway for simply because i will buy music on other people’s recommendations. i have no music soul.
so please enter me and here’s my get you moving music–whenever i hear the commercial that has that song rubberband man on it i feel like dancing. i told you i was a sad, sad music person.
June 29th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Val says:
Oh how I love Mandisa! I’m glad you had a great time!
June 29th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Stephanie says:
One of my faves is Footloose by Kenny Loggins (circa mid-80’s). We always used to listen to the Footloose album getting ready for dates in college to get us all pumped up =) Dating myself, aren’t I =)
June 29th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
life with the wisners says:
“ugh!” that’s what big h says when he gets his groove on. “ugh mama. you got the beat.” this songs requires the word “ugh.”
and my kickin’ it ipod song right now…don’t laugh. get your head in the game from high school musical soundtrack. life with a 3 1/2-year-old basketball star wannabe.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Teri says:
Hands down best song to get your praise on is STOMP by Kirk Franklin! It is an oldie but truly timeless! And yes, i do dance at church!
June 29th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Cindy says:
I LOVE me some Mandisa! Same experience… Beth Moore conference and then AI; I went crazy. I’ve even blogged about my girl Mandisa! http://stillhisgirl.blogspot.com/2007/06/im-tad-bit-excited.html
June 29th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Veronica says:
Love me some Salvador…Breathing Life, Shine…and let me be the 156th person to say that I get my groove on listening to Shackles.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Tracey/Real Estate Girl says:
Oh I love your giveaways!!! Please enter me!
And pep in my step…give me some Toby Mac! Anything Toby Mac…how about a little “Diverse City”!!! Love it!
Pick me, pick me!
June 29th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Alana says:
Well, I have never actually used these songs to work out. I prefer to watch Oprah and have a good cry during my workouts. That is when I actually DO workout.
ANYWAY, if I were going to pick some songs to listen to while I was “working out” (that phrase is just so unpleasant, isn’t it?) they would be…
Sing To The King by Passion (I love the part that says “Satan is VANQUISHED and JESUS IS KING!” Just typing it makes me want to get up and shout “woohoo”!
Lifesong by Casting Crowns (I love this whole CD…I often listen to it when I’m cleaning)
Lemonade by Chris Rice (This is a fun song, and I love Chris Rice…he is witty, smart, and I LOVE his lyrics)
June 29th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Tonya says:
When I was jogging (ahem, was is the operative word), I had “Shackles” on my MP3 player. I thought it was way cool that Mandisa has recorded that one too and it has always been one of my favorites to “cut loose” to!
June 30th, 2007 at 12:03 am
Tracy says:
“SHACKLES”
TAKE THE SHACKLES OF MY FEET SO I CAN DANCE!!!!!!
June 30th, 2007 at 12:05 am
antonia says:
How fun!! This was my first year to watch AI so I hadn’t heard of Mandisa.
If I need a punch to stay awake on roadtrips..Bobby Mcgee by Janis Joplin. I know, I know. But if I’m singing around my house with no fear of falling asleep at the wheel…Casting Crowns
June 30th, 2007 at 12:05 am
Katy says:
Hello? The perfect workout song is Eye of the Tiger. heheh.
Also, have you heard that joke about how Baptists don’t have sex because it could lead to dancing? That was a funny one when I was in college. harhar.
June 30th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Jeannette says:
I am one of the many who do not have an ipod. But in my car I sing to Aaron Shust “My Savior, My God”,Salvador “David Danced” ” I could sing of Your love forever”, Nicole C. Mullen “Redeemer”, Jeremy Camp, Third Day “Cry out to Jesus” “Tunnel”, Shaun Groves “After the music fades” a cool down song. Newsboys “He Reigns”, Mark Schultz “You are a child of mine” Chris Rice “the other side of the radio” . Then there is the song “Walking on sunshine”. I guess I am open to all genres of music.
June 30th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Jeannette says:
forgot to include my blog spot
liliesandthorns.blogspot.com
June 30th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Tammi says:
Ooooo…this is fun!
June 30th, 2007 at 12:21 am
Sarah Kate in WA state says:
Thanks for the link to the new Mandisa songs….I love them!!! (And loved her too on AI - that was my first season to watch it). Can’t wait for her CD to come out!!
Um, favorite workout song……uh, is it totally sad that the first song that popped into my head was “Two Princes” by the Spin Doctors…..from a MIX TAPE I made for my WALKMAN….when I worked at a summer camp run by my college during the summer of ‘93?!? (And back then, I was a steadfast Steven Curtis Chapman/Michael English kind of girl!)
Clearly, it’s time to get back in the groove….in both the working out and the music departments!!!
June 30th, 2007 at 12:32 am
k-mama says:
Low Rider by War, and don’t even begin to figure out why, and Jeremy Camp “Would you take the place of this man” (might not be the right title) makes me break out in goose bumps just to write that.
June 30th, 2007 at 12:43 am
Stacy says:
We have a Playlist mix for my three year old that includes “Real Gone” by Sheryl Crow (from the soundtrack for Cars, which I have seen a ba-dozen times…:) My two girls and I grab whatever seems to be an acceptable microphone (must be long and fit well in the palm of your hand) and we GROOVE IT!! :) We also shimmy to “Who Let The Dogs Out” by the Baha Men (cmon, you know you’re singing it in your head now!:)
Not the most spiritual, but these are the “danciest” two I can think of without having to list a Wiggles song! HA!
Blessings!
June 30th, 2007 at 1:03 am
KountryMama says:
Ohmygosh! That song is about my life. (If you don’t believe me, go to my blog and read about the hard one, bad one, tough one, and sad one.) And I know I’m not the only one who can say that! This song puts it ALL in perspective. THANK YOU BOOMAMA, for sharing with us internets!!!
By the way, Sweet Home Alabama gets me going like nobody’s business every time.
June 30th, 2007 at 1:20 am
Adele from Wales says:
Hey Boo Mama,
Lovin it lovin it lovin it! Thanks so much for sharing this! Lately, I rediscovered my Mary Mary Shackles CD and I just can’t sit still to that song!
Blessings, Dellie xxx
June 30th, 2007 at 2:20 am
Sara Maria says:
I LOVED Mandisa!!!!!!!! I was ticked she got booted. Song that gets me goin? Cliche, yes, but I LOOOOVE Eye of the Tiger.
June 30th, 2007 at 3:15 am
Karen says:
Hall and Oates-You Make My Dreams Come True. Some songs make me want to dance with their lyrics and my soul soars also, but this one makes me dance just because of the beat. I finally had to buy it on iTunes after all these years. Isn’t music awesome!
June 30th, 2007 at 4:03 am
Georgia Mom says:
Love the new single! And that Mandisa is one Hot Mama on the cover of her CD. She looks great! I would have to say my favorite workout music (or just get up and shake my booty music) would be just about anything Toby Mac collection!
Pick Me! Pick Me! Pick Me!
Blessings,
Georgia Mom
June 30th, 2007 at 5:39 am
Steff says:
our get us movin song is anything by bon jovi…yes i am dating myself a lil bit(anyone else remember what a BIG deal it was when he rode his motorcycle across country during the New Jersey tour)
tho my 4 year old had me groovin pretty big the other day to Trace Adkins the one about ladies love country boys
we dont do the mic bit, but flyswatters make great guitars for lil hands
June 30th, 2007 at 6:23 am
Katiebod (Rose are Red, Violets are Violet) says:
With all the great Christian artists mentioned above (all of whom I love–especially STOMP by KFranklin)I have to admit what is on my iPod workout playlist…
Jumpin Jumpin — Destiny’s Child
Men in Black — Will Smith
Mambo No. 5 — Lou Bega
Whoop There it Is — Tag Team
Take a Chance on Me — ABBA
Black Horse & A Cherry Tree — KT Tunstall
June 30th, 2007 at 6:44 am
Amy says:
I’d never heard of her before, but I like that clip… sign me up!
The music that makes me get up and move is my old Erasure CD’s… pretty much any song… but especially “Take A Chance On Me”. I frequently play it while cleaning house. My 4 year-old refers to it as “mommy’s cleaning music”.
June 30th, 2007 at 6:58 am
Melene says:
This is awesome! I love the Chris Tomlin CD Arriving. It has a great balance of fast and slow songs to use when walking. Also, Walking on Sunshine is a fun one.
Thanks for spreading the word about Mandisa. I’m so excited for her!
June 30th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Sandy says:
This is so out of character for me, but my fav workout song is “Here I go again” by Whitesnake. Because it was popular back in 1987, when I was still skinny. I call it my “skinny music”. I would be love to have Mandisa’s new CD, but alas, I will not be able to classify it as “skinny music”…
June 30th, 2007 at 8:18 am
sunydazy says:
I Love it! What great music. I’m so glad you shared because even if I don’t win I plan to go and get me one of those CD’s when it comes out in July. My 3 littlest are toddler song lovers and my 2 oldest are teen music…(they’re at the Celebrate Freedom concert this weekend). I need something my own speed. :-) Thanks for sharing. :-)
June 30th, 2007 at 8:41 am
Tee says:
PICK ME! Work, workout? What’s that? :-)
I have you know, Baptist DO dance, in fact, the Chairman of our Deacon Board AND his wife were both dancing with the teenagers at a recent outdoor event for the youth, but the, uh, older adults were also invited to be a part of it. It was GREAT to see all of them down there in front of the stage dancing away! If King David danced before the Lord, I suppose we can do the same. PTL I hope this doesn’t shake your faith to know that a Deacon–the Chairman–actually dances.
June 30th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Susanne says:
Pick me, pick me! :)
I love Mandisa! Thanks for letting me know about her CD. Have a great 4th!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:06 am
Susan says:
I LOVE MANDISSA! She was fabulous on American Idol. What a testimony that girl has! My favorite song that she performed on AI was Shakles. SHE.ROCKED. It just so happens that Shakles is one my most favorite anything songs. Can’t wait till her album comes out! A little sample now would oh so exciting!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Tammy H says:
Put my name in please! :)
June 30th, 2007 at 9:22 am
Frances says:
My favorite workout music is whatever is on at Curves when I happen to darken the door. I even thought enrolling Oldest Child would get me there more - wrong: (
If I’m walking, I steal DH’s ipod and listen to 70’s rock.
June 30th, 2007 at 9:23 am
bee says:
No brainer…
Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gee’s!
Makes me want to put on lipstick!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Rhonda says:
Even David danced for the Lord! As a Pentacostal, I can highly recommend rocking to the Lord.
put my name on the list, I hope I win!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Jesslev says:
Luv me some Mandisa now- She rocked on Idol! Can’t wait to get my hands on that CD! I’ll be jamming in my car singing loud all over Mississippi!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:27 am
Sarah says:
I am definitely great. I loved Mandisa on American Idol. And I just thought she was so great….how good her character is!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:30 am
Courtney says:
Omg!! I love Mandisa! Her song “Only the World” rocks! Can’t wait to get it on my iPod!!;)
June 30th, 2007 at 9:41 am
Elizabeth says:
OOOO…Mandisa was my favorite on American Idol. She loves Jesus and I love her voice. I like to work out to Sweet Home Alabama…because I am from Alabama…but I live in Texas. That should explain it all.
June 30th, 2007 at 9:53 am
annie says:
Mandisa is awesome! Thanks for working this cool giveaway for your bloggy buds.
I grew up a church of Christ girl, talk about non-dancers :o)!!!
June 30th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Tara says:
As a former Baptist I’ll sign up! I used to go to Curves and just loved some of the country re’makes they did there. And thei rpraise and woship stuff. Mostly I jsut don’t work out, so I don’t have a favorite work out song! Chasing three boys around 5 acres with a 4 month old baby girl is plenty of work out for me!
June 30th, 2007 at 10:18 am
Leigh Gray says:
i want it i want it i want it!!!!!!!!!
please!!!!!
leigh
June 30th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Amy says:
I am so out of the loop on current music. But I love Petra - “Beyond Belief” (the song and the whole CD) can really get me going on the treadmill. Also when I hear CiCi Winans “Anybody Wanna Pray With Me” it is impossible for me to sit still.
June 30th, 2007 at 11:07 am
RW says:
What’s that song from FlashDance?? (I wasn’t born then…I think that’s the movie). “What a feeling….taking over…” I love that song. In my head I’m working out on the treadmill so I can look good in a big sweatshirt, tights and legwarmers too!
June 30th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Cindy says:
Wow, thats a lot of comments. I really liked watching Mandisa on American Idol cuz I felt like I was sort of routin for the “hometeam” on the “mainstream” if you know what I mean. Really I just thought what you said about Baptist was so funny I wanted to comment. I am one too, and sometimes when we are on our 15th chorus of the same dullll song I just want to scream and wonder what would happen if I ran up and down the isle clapping and singing like I want to. We take ourselves to seriously sometimes! As for the song that just makes me get up and MOVE every time is unfortunatly a Christmas song, All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey, who I don’t even like but her version of that song just does it for me. Anywho, love your blog, sorry for the babling. P.S. Oh yeh, on Beth Moore, for the last 3 years in my womens bible study we have done one of her studies….love her to death…but we are always so distracted by her hair (in some of the older studies) we laugh a lot before she makes us cry.
June 30th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Emmie says:
Put me in, Coach! Central Texas loves her BooMama!
June 30th, 2007 at 11:22 am
Lindsey @ enjoythejourney says:
She does some duets with tobymac on his latest album…and we love it!
(and we’re baptist, and I dance)
Enter me!
June 30th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Jackie says:
Lisening to my MP3 player while in the prone position probably doesn’t count under the “workout” definition, but some favorites are: Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Third Day, Sarah McLachlan, Brian Doerksen & Jeremy Camp. Gotta go so I can do my “cool down”. Don’t want to “over do it”.
;-)
June 30th, 2007 at 11:30 am
chewymom says:
Sure you Baptists can dance when you hear that song. But can us Presbyterians??? That’s the real question.
You probably don’t even know this song, but if I hear “The Bird” from back in my college days, my arms start just flapping on their own, and before I know it, I am getting down!
June 30th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Melanie says:
She is on tour now with a few other artists. If I hear of a date near you, I’ll email you.
June 30th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Jessica says:
One of my favorites is “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney. I recently started forcing myself to listen to country so I could relate better to the students I teach, and what do you know? I really like it!
Thanks for the opportunity to win the CD!
June 30th, 2007 at 11:51 am
Kristi says:
I need this cd because I am Mandisa’s biggest fan!!!!! As for some good Christian jammin’? TobyMac’s new cd (which MANDISA sings on–oh yes, she does :)!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
June 30th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
melzie says:
me me me me :) Youre the best boomama! xoxo melzie
June 30th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Lisa D. says:
Oh, comment I must to have a chance to win me some Mandisa music! I will never forget when precious Simon Cowell told her that singing “Shackles” on American Idol was self-serving. Hello? Shackles? SELF-serving? I don’t think so! Thanks for the contest, BooMama.
June 30th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Butterbean says:
What a song! Mandisa has some pipes, doesn’t she? My two little girls love “Another One Bites the Dust”…hilarious, I know. Obviously, their mama was born in the early 70s! =) Also, “Lord of the Dance” & “Great Adventure” (Steven Curtis Chapman), “Big House” (Audio Adrenaline), & “What Shall We Say” (Kyle Matthews)make me pick up the walking pace!
June 30th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Cheryl...from the belly of the whale... says:
Saddle up your horses mama ’cause when Stephen Curtis gets singing the Great Adventure I am suddenly 19 and read for the ride of my life. My heart beats races just a bit quicker and I am sure that my God, who has gone on ahead of me has great things still in store - doesn’t that make you want to start running into the “Wild Blue younder of God’s amazing grace??” And Mandisa, I heard her on a station when we were in Florida sayin’ she and Melinda where friends and had sang back up together - imagine those two heart and voices tucked away at the back of the stage!?!
June 30th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Jaime says:
hmmmm….so many to choose from…I think maybe a toss-up between “Into the Ocean” by Blue October and “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall:)
June 30th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
April says:
Please add me . I love Mandisa and wtg her for not succumbing to the pressures to be what the media wants.
June 30th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Elyse says:
Love, love, love Mandisa!!! A song that makes me move would be “500 miles” by Steven Curtis Chapman. It’s on his sappy love song CD - can’t think of the name of it…. definitely puts pep in my step though!!
June 30th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Melissa May says:
There’s this song on Jackie Velasquez’ spanish CD called “Sin ti no puedo vivir” and when we play it we all (even my hubby!) start dancing and it is so much fun! Hilarious to hear my kids trying to sing in Spanish as well.
June 30th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
heather says:
Mandisa’s songs are awesome! I also had the privilege of hearing her at a Living Proof Live event. She rocks! I couldn’t stand to pick just one song. Some of my favorite “work-out” songs on my ipod are:
“Virtuoso” by David Phelps(Revelation CD)
“With His Love(Sing Holy)” by David Phelps
“I Choose Now” by Anthony Evans
“Gloria” by Watermark
**FYI…After hearing “Virtuoso” and understanding its meaning (”one who is skilled with singing or with an instrument”), I’ve decided you & BigMama need to name your praise band “Virtuosi” (pural form of virtuoso…she being the skilled tambourinist and you the vocalist.
June 30th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Kathy says:
Coming out of Lurkdom to say…Ooohh…I love Mandisa. My favorite get-up-and- clean-the-house song is ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ by MC Hammer.
June 30th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Happi says:
Oh yay! I just love a give-away. I never win anything, but what the hay, I’ll give it a try! I love a little Kirk Franklin on my ipod to get my feet moving. I have so many favorites it’s hard to choose! Have a great weekend!
June 30th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Gem says:
Ohhh, I’m in!
June 30th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
Angela says:
What a great idea! You are so sweet! I just love Mandisa. I have the single too. Let me tell you that I like to get my grove on to most any song off of Portable Sounds CD by Toby Mac-It rocks! Mandisa is on it too! :)
June 30th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Emily says:
Love Beth Moore, her many hair care products, and her southern accent! Not to mention Godly wisdom. This “frozen chosen” also loves Nichole Nordeman, esp “Brave” and “Legacy.” U2’s “Beautiful Day” really gets me going, though. Gotta plug my childhood friend Eliot Morris too. He’s got some upbeat and child-friendly music (lives in B’ham now…Go check him out!)
June 30th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Michelle says:
Mandisa was also featured on tobymac’s new album Portable Sounds- did you ever check him out?? Fav workout song? Ya know Kurt Franklin’s STOMP is a good one! “Put your hands together”
June 30th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Bailey's Leaf says:
From one Baptist Mama to another, good gravy girl– you wouldn’t want to see me dance no matter how good the song. Remember when Elaine danced on Seinfeld and they made fun of her? Well, that’s me. God forgot to give me dancin’ feet! I could belt it out for you, though. At least that partially makes up for a lack of limb rhythm!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Deidre says:
Count me in!
I love Mandisa!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Shelley H. says:
Mandisa was my pick to win the year she was on Idol but, alas, it was not to be so. I love her and her faith and the fact that she seems to love herself and not try to fit in with the barbie dolls. Don’t let any of what I said effect your drawing in any way… :) So my favorite ‘work out’ song is “What Have I Done to Deserve This” by the Pet Shop Boys (yes, an 80’s song ~ I’m THAT old). It just seems to fit the mood I’m in when working out. Thanks for having this AWESOME contest! :)
June 30th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
tricia says:
I love Mandisa - I just got home from Creation (www.creationfest.com) where I saw her live this morning! She has a beautiful voice and such a heart for the Lord! Please count me in to the drawing.
June 30th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
Amy says:
I’m one of your lurkers…Love your voice in your blog!! Hmmm…Some fav get-moving songs?
“Next thing you know (13)” by Matthew West
“I know You now” by 4Him
“Made to love” by Toby Mac
June 30th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Melissa Heide says:
Sweet Child Of Mine!!!!!
June 30th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
jen says:
Please add me…she has been to my church here in Ky for a Women’s Conference ….she is totally awesome. And so beautiful…..I shook her hand and she smiled the prettiest smile you have ever seen. Later we saw her on American Idol…..I voted for her every week. She is such a wonderful gift to everyone.
June 30th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
Lucy says:
Ok, this is embarressing. But I’ve worked out to Ace of Base. *hiding* It’s fabulous. I used to actually really like the soundtrack from the Last of the Mohicans. And now, I like “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley and “Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstell. Pick me, pick me!
June 30th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Alesha says:
“This Is The Life” by PCD
“500 Miles” by SCC
Mandissa is a real “God’s Girl”! So glad to hear about her upcoming CD.
Alesha
June 30th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Amy says:
I love your blog…yeah for garage sales….I read when I workout.:)
June 30th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
Deena @ Wholly Devoted says:
I would love to win the CD, naturally, but mainly wanted to let you know about my review of her book, “Idol Eyes”…just click here
July 1st, 2007 at 12:17 am
Jenn says:
Ok, I’ll comment not only because i want to win but because I comment here anyway once in awhile because you’re so darn funny and enjoyable. it’s true….and not just because there is a prize…which you are prolly gonna random draw for anyway :)
July 1st, 2007 at 5:38 am
Barb says:
Her record label sent me a copy of this to review too and I confess I haven’t even listened to it yet, I’ve been so busy. But after reading this, the minute Rob wakes up, I’m putting this in the CD player. So don’t include me in your giveaway since I have a copy. And thanks for reminding me I need to get my review done. Somehow, it got buried in my “to do” pile!
July 1st, 2007 at 5:59 am
lynn says:
I love “O Praise Him” by the David Crowder Band. Its the first one on my worksout CD and it gets me quick steppin on the elliptical right away!
Thanks for doing this little giveaway!
July 1st, 2007 at 6:49 am
Fuzzytop says:
Hi BooMama! I love your blog; it always makes me laugh!!!
My favorite song to put “pep in my step” is Cherry Bomb by John Mellencamp, or was he still “the Cougar” back then…????
I’d love to win the Mandisa CD!
July 1st, 2007 at 6:56 am
Slava Bogu says:
Well, I love R.O.C.K. in the USA and the YMCA song and a little Steven Curtis Chapman and some Beach Boys. I have to keep it eclectic or I get bored…lol.
I can’t wait to hear more from her.
July 1st, 2007 at 8:18 am
dcrmom says:
YAY for Mandisa! I just loved her on AI. Count me in for the giveaway!!!
July 1st, 2007 at 9:08 am
Gail says:
I love Mandisa! Count me in too please.
Lately I’ve listened to Carrie Underwood while walking but ordered a Jersey Boys cd from the broadway musical and I think it’s pretty peppy!
July 1st, 2007 at 9:26 am
Nichole says:
Love, Love, LOVE her! Please include me!
July 1st, 2007 at 9:30 am
Kelley says:
I just played the stream of “Shackles” on my laptop at the breakfast table, and my 5-yr-old jumped down from her seat and started to boogie!
We love Mandisa!
July 1st, 2007 at 9:51 am
Shelly says:
I have been SO thrilled with the Christian talent showing up on AI these past seasons… I was so bummed when Mandisa left! And I think Melinda ROCKS, by the way!
Only the anonymity of the internet lets me admit that it’s N’Sync music that I love to crank up when the kiddies aren’t around, it always makes me want to dance! (very embarrassed, yes I am!)
Lately I love to crank Chris Daughtry, too.
July 1st, 2007 at 10:40 am
kathy says:
for workouts i like mandisa’s “shackles”, and the curves christian workout cd’s.
July 1st, 2007 at 2:13 pm
suzanne says:
I, too, love Mandisa’s single! My daughter and I even dance in the car when we hear it! Currently her song is my first dance choice but I also like, “My Redeemer Lives”, by Hillsong when I’m on a treadmill. BTW, I’m thrilled to know that you’re a Bulldogs fan. I still have my cowbell from when I went to a State game MANY MOONS AGO! My dad went to State and my mom went to the “W” back when it was only women. Go Dogs!!
July 1st, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Paige says:
Coming out of lurkdom because, well, what better reason than something FREE to make me rear my lurky head?!?! And I have to admit, I don’t know Mandisa from, well, lots of other artists…but I do know that between you and Heather, my socks have been completely blessed off since I found y’all a couple of months ago, and I’ve decided I’d pretty much trust either one of you on just about anything! So if you say she’s the cat’s meow, then I say “Girl! Send me that CD!”
Oh, and not that I would really know from recent personal experience, but if I WERE to get a wild hair to work out, I think (Don’t laugh, y’all) I’d want to do it with Ricky Martin. What can I say? I’m married to a Puerto Rican. And I HAVE to set a good example for my kids, don’t I?
July 1st, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Auburn Gal Always says:
me too!!!
July 1st, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Pam Hunter says:
I was so proud of Mandisa last year when she sang Shackles on AI. And I would love to add her singles to my music collection!
Pam
July 1st, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Meg says:
I love the Sarah Groves song The Boxer for walking and working out…it is so motivating and the tempo is perfect for a fast walk or slow jog (for those who are so inclined!)
July 1st, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Holly says:
Hmmmm… I do hate to admit this, but I used to do some serious working out to a Prince CD; can’t even remember the name of the songs much less the CD title. I really didn’t know the lyrics and probably had no business listening to it, but it had a great beat to work out to!
July 1st, 2007 at 8:32 pm
ganns says:
Huge Mandisa fan from the Philippines right here (literally and figuratively)! :D “Only the World” is #1 on my personal Top 20 right now (click on my name to get to the chart), and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. Pick me, pick me! LOL
One of my favorite workout songs is a track by David Crowder*Band called “Turkish Delight,” off the “Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia.” It’s a great, funky, toe-tapping track that is reminiscent of early Jamiroquai and that new Maroon5 song, “Makes Me Wonder.” Real fun.
Thanks for the opportunity to comment, BooMama!
July 1st, 2007 at 8:52 pm
Sheri says:
“Get these shackles off my feet, so I can dance” Shackles by Mary Mary- All time fave get-your-groove on in the car song and forget about the fact your in a glass box!
July 1st, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Trina says:
Woo Hoo! Enter me please :0)
Trina
July 1st, 2007 at 9:53 pm
Tammy says:
I don’t have a blog but I’d love to play! Count me in.
Tammy
July 1st, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Roxanne says:
I heard “Only the World” for the first time on KSBJ–the major Christian Radio station here in Houston–back in May at the end of school. Such a great, great song!!!! I actually heard Matthew West talk about writing it for Mandisa when they did an interview one morning. GREAT SONG. . .hope I get picked. . .and LOVE your thrift store/estate sale finds.
July 1st, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Carmen@littlecooksinthekitchen.com says:
I. WANT. THAT. CD!
I want to turn it up real loud as I cruise around town in my…oh, minivan.
July 1st, 2007 at 10:50 pm
julie says:
I don’t have a favorite work out CD because, unfortunately, I never work out.
My kids and I like to jump around to YMCA.
Does that count?????
July 1st, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Bella says:
Oh yeah, Mandisa! Sweet sweet sound! Oh my, a favorite tune? There are too many. I love music. But, I suppose to list a few are “You are the Sun” by Sara Groves and I also love a little Aretha Franklin too!
Thanks BooMama! Fun, fun!
July 2nd, 2007 at 12:13 am
mombo says:
o.k. I’ll take a shot, even though there are a bajillion people vying for this prize. Phenomenon by Rita Springer totally rocks my face off. Oh, and You Are Good on the Lakewood cd. Bring on the funky!
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:27 am
Holly says:
My absolute favorite upbeat song is “Ants Marching” by Dave Matthews Band, but it has to be from the Live at Red Rocks album. There is no explanation (other than perhaps it was something I listened to when I was younger and even a song I picked in advance to listen to during the toughest part of labor with my second daughter).
I loved Mandisa. She has an incredible voice and I’m really looking forward to hearing her whole album - and was tickled when I heard her single on the christian radio station a couple weeks ago.
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:40 am
Shalee says:
Oh, I love me some free giveaway, especially to something so good.
“And come on, now - you know that sometimes you just need to BREAK IT DOWN, regardless of denomination, age, hair color, or dancing ability.”
There’s more truth in that one sentence than I can even comment.
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:18 am
april says:
That sounds great - count me in on the drawing!
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:35 am
amy says:
Oh, girl, this song is a blast! You’ve got to listen to you some Nicole C. Mullen! Her “Everyday People” CD is rockin’! One of my favs is the song “This This” and my kids love to jam to “The One”
July 2nd, 2007 at 11:33 am
M says:
Jazzercise had a routine to “Unwritten” that I just loved.
Ev