Desert Island Discs

Every Sunday, I like to listen to a BBC radio show/podcast called 'Desert Island Discs'. Host Kirsty Young interviews all sorts of people and asks them to pick 8 music tracks they would take when stranded on a deserted island. She also asks what book you would choose to add to the Bible and the Complete Works of Shakespeare (I'm taking Jane Austen's oeuvre) and a luxury item (Knife? Flint? I'm tempted by a lifetime supply of Diet Coke in cans, because that would be tools, shelter, and a party in my mouth.) Naturally, I've been working on my own list of songs, but I only have a few nailed down for sure.

1. Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Allegretto. Beautiful, haunting, adds drama to any situation.

2. Eric Idle: Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Funny, heartwarming, adds perspective to any situation. Seriously, any situation. As evidenced by the video. Warning: one well-placed swear word.

3. Edith Piaf: Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien. I recently introduced this song to Asher and now he wants to listen to the first 30 seconds ad infinitum. And I have no problem with that - it's two minutes of sheer ballsy courage and ferocity.

4. Animal Collective: What would I want? Sky. Complex weirdness and beauty from a longtime favorite band. Also nice and long and makes me feel like I could maybe fly.

I have a few more, but I'm really interested in yours! What's one song you wouldn't want to live without?