New Jersey's Finest
This blue collar rocker proudly represents the people of New Jersey with hits like "I'm on Fire" and "Glory Days."
Bruce Springsteen
Adele's record-breaking album 21 was released in 2011, spawning these three #1 hits.
"Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," "Set Fire to the Rain"
The title of Cindy's favorite song is often misheard as 'Tony Danza.'
"Tiny Dancer" - Elton John
Doja Cat & SZA (2021)
"Kiss Me More"
"We'll name our children __________________
Raise 'em on rhythm and blues."
"Jackie and Wilson" - Hozier
Even trashy Jerseyans need representation, and with hits like "You Give Love A Bad Name," this band is giving the people what they need.
Bon Jovi
Britney Spears hopped on the remix of this 2011 Rihanna track, propelling it to #1 hit song status.
"S&M"
Name one U2 album.
The Joshua Tree, War, Achtung Baby, Songs of Innocence, etc...
Natasha Bedingfield (2006)
"Unwritten"
"I was drinking hard, acting tough
But it was just a crush, just a crush
On ________________
Only want her 'cause I can't have her"
"Johanna" - Suki Waterhouse
This Jersey band was formed after the lead singer had watched the Twin Towers fall in the September 11th attacks and needed an outlet for all of his angst.
My Chemical Romance
In 2011, Cobra Starship and guest vocalist Sabi made this club banger, which is the best song ever.
"You Make Me Feel..."
My personal favorite guitar solo is a nearly two minute long sequence that comes in the middle of this hit single off of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.
"Money"
DAILY DOUBLE
Sixpence None the Richer (1999)
"Kiss Me"
"__________, you don't have to put on the red lights
Those days are over, you don't have to sell your body to the night"
"Roxanne" - The Police
DAILY DOUBLE
Biggest song: "U.N.I.T.Y"
Biggest acting performance: Matron "Mama" Morton
Queen Latifah
The first album to hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2011 was this 2010 country album.
Speak Now - Taylor Swift
One of Cindy's favorite concerts from her high school years was this band, where Phil Collins was the drummer.
Genesis
Van Halen (1984)
"Jump"
"I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow."
This "I Say A Little Prayer" singer has recently gained a second wave of popularity due to her avid Twitter usage.
Dionne Warwick
In 2011, this album gained its fourth and fifth number one singles, tying Michael Jackson's Thriller for most number ones on a single record.
Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
This band's self titled album features cover art of a psychedelic UFO that I have expressed interest in getting tattooed with my mother's name.
Boston
Bee Gees (1978)
"How Deep Is Your Love"
"_______, let me be the one to light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying"
"Diana" - One Direction