My Favorite Songs of 2012

These are my 10 (er..11?) favorite songs of 2012.  (In no particular order.  Really.)

1. “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift

Taylor came back swinging with this first single off her new album, “Red.”  It’s catchy.  It’s fun.  And you just know there are thousands of girls dedicating this to their ex-boyfriends right now.  Taylor always finds a way to stay relevant while creating a huge country pop song in the process.

2. and 3. “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen and “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye.  TIE.

I wrote that these two songs were in a head-to-head battle for “Song of the Summer.”  Well, they both win in my book.  You’re probably singing one of them in your head right now.

4. “Drunk On You” by Luke Bryan

Ah, yes.  This was the song that led to my love affair with a new country boy.  And thank goodness.  He is super cute, has an amazing voice, and some real rockin’ stage presence.  I couldn’t keep my eyes off the television when he performed this song at the 2012 CMT Music Awards.  Remember this name all you pop fans.  I feel a crossover in his future.

5. “Home” by Phillip Phillips.

I am a loyal American Idol fan so I get really excited when one of my favorite contestants releases a song that I actually like.  And this one was a HUGE hit.  You heard it during the Olympics and then everywhere else after that.  It’s so cool and different and original.  Just like Phillip Phillips.

6. “Zou Bisou Bisou” by Jessica Pare

Okay, I’m cheating a little with this one.  But once I heard this song, I was singing it for about a week straight.  It’s also from one of my favorite TV shows, Mad Men.  (Just check out the look on Jon Hamm’s face during the entire performance.) I didn’t really think Jessica’s Megan Draper character was going to be a major player, but she proved me wrong.  You go, girl.

7.  “Glad You Came” by The Wanted

The Wanted joined the boy band scene this year and they are probably the least “boybandy” of all the boy bands.  And that’s just fine by me if they keep making cool songs like this one.  It’s also kinda naughty.  I likey.

8. “Drive By” by Train

I googled the lyrics to “Drive By” so I could sing them correctly at the top of my lungs every time it came on the radio.  Train just always seems to come out with a song that doesn’t sound like anything anybody else is doing at the time.  They did it again with this one.

9. “One More Night” by Maroon 5

I was having trouble picking between this song and Maroon 5’s “Payphone.” Let’s just say they both rock but I liked this video better.

10.  “Queen of California” by John Mayer

I couldn’t have a list without my favorite male singer/songwriter, now could I?  This is my favorite single off John’s latest album, Born and Raised.  The whole albums rules.  It reminds me off all the road trips I’ve taken this year.  He’s slowly recovering from throat surgery so I’m crossing my fingers there’s a concert tour in 2013.  I’ll be first in line for tickets.

*Bonus: “Locked Out Of Heaven” by Bruno Mars

This song was just released and I love it so much.  I’m sure it will continue to climb the charts in 2013 especially since Bruno will release his new album, Unorthodox Jukebox, tomorrow.  I will be downloading.

What song was your favorite this year?