Song

If you could create a soundtrack of your life, you'd probably have happy music, sad music, and music for every mood in between. Though a song can't make the pain of a breakup go away, it sure can help lift your spirits, or allow you to give into your blues, if that's the path you want to take. As part of my Best of 2008 coverage, I asked you to tell me your favorite breakup song of the year, so I'm back to round up my favorites that I found helpful, too. Check out my top five picks below:

"Apologize" — One Republic
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” — Beyonce
"Hot n Cold" — Katy Perry
"Better in Time" — Leona Lewis
"White Horse" — Taylor Swift

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Music can be an incredibly powerful tool. Whether you're looking to sing out loud and vent your frustration on a bad day or set the mood for romance, certain songs have the ability to set that tone; whatever the situation might be.

I know what your favorite sad song is, but since new hits come out weekly, do tell, what was your favorite breakup song of 2008?

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Sometimes, if it's been a particularly rough day or you're just in a funk, blasting a great tune and singing at the top of your lungs can really relieve the tension. So roll up your windows, turn on your iPod, and just let it all out! Here are 10 of my favorite songs to sing at the top of my lungs:

1. "Since You Been Gone" — Kelly Clarkson
2. "Free Falling" — Tom Petty
3. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" — Cyndi Lauper
4. "Don't Stop Believing" — Journey
5. "Holiday" — Madonna
6. "Buddy Holly" — Weezer
7. "Semi-Charmed Life" — Third Eye Blind
8. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" — Righteous Brothers
9. "1999" — Prince
10. "Strong Enough" — Sheryl Crow

I know you have your own, so add them below!

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When it comes to my singing, I've got a couple of fans. My son and daughter don't mind that my vocals are off tune, in fact, my tunes help them sleep. If your tot has trouble transitioning from bathtub to bedtime, try breaking out in song. Turn this into a fun activity by having them help you with the lyrics. Once you perfect the tune specific to the child, sing or hum it to soothe them.
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It may sound cheesy and cliché, but music can be really moving and meaningful. That’s why people shell out tons for a concert ticket and couple’s love to embrace a particular song and call it their own. And the song that represents a couple is often not a love song, but something more quirky, a song that symbolizes a particular time or feeling. I think there’s something so fun about learning other people’s songs so ladies, if you wouldn’t mind, please share, and do tell: What song do you or have you in a previous relationship considered “our song”?

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Jay-Z fans, take heart: You'll have plenty to hold you over until the November release of Jay's new album, which is inspired by the upcoming movie American Gangster.

Yesterday, Fader debuted a new song from the project called "Roc Boys (and the Winner Is)," which you can listen to online. I don't love it as much as "Blue Magic," maybe becaause the brass-laden beats sound like something recycled off of Kingdom Come.

But that's ok, because I'm too busy watching the official video for "Blue Magic," which hit the web today. Much like the mood of the music, the video straddles old Hollywood and modern-day New York, with imagery of fancy cars, artful graffiti, and even a glimpse at Denzel Washington, who stars in the movie about a 1970s heroin kingpin. Watch and tell me what you think when you read more

George Michael sang "I Want Your Sex," Marvin Gaye sang "Let's Get It On," and Color Me Badd sang "I Wanna Sex You Up," all cutting straight to the point! We all have our favorite song lyrics and those songs that would be on the soundtrack of our life, but ladies, do tell, what song gets you in the mood?

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I usually listen to my iPod to get pumped up for a run, but sometimes I don't feel like huffing and puffing and getting all sweaty. Plus it takes a lot of energy to fully exert my body like that, so when my energy is low, I like to take my time and go for a nice long walk along the water. Not only is it great exercise, but it gives me a chance to be alone with my thoughts and really appreciate the gorgeous surroundings.

Since I love to walk along the beach or lakeside, this playlist is a tribute to everything water - rivers, streams and even rain. After all, we wouldn't be here if it weren't for crisp, refreshing, glorious water.

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Remember the movie Three Men And A Baby? Well, if Vanilla Ice, The Average Homeboy, and William Hung were to raise a child together (don't question how or why), he would grow up to be not unlike this dude. For more Leonardo fun, visit Web Junk TV. And please tell me this was in the 80's. If so, (almost) all is forgiven.

Take two guys, two mix tapes, one big ass boom box, and one bet. The guy who could create the shittiest mix tape was named the winner. The loser had to swallow his pride (and risk his personal safety!) and hit the mean streets of NYC with both playlists blaring from a boom box. Aziz, the loser, gets into it, rockin' out to Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" (a song that even I, a chick, find embarrassing), among other "best to listen to in the privacy of your own home" tunes. The glares from passersby are worth the time it takes to watch this...