January 3, 2010

September 15, 2009

The other day I was looking at my ipod and came to the sad, sad realization that I have never left the 80's/early 90's.

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The music that my kids listen to today is like marshmallow fluff when compared to the soul baring Power Ballads of my youth. And being the home schooling Mother that I am I have decided to give my children a proper education and add a class entitled "Power Ballads" to our lesson plan. (This counts for our music credits)

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When planning this class, the first thing I did was make a list (of course) of the 'Top Ten Power Ballads You Just Can't Go Through Life Without Knowing.' (that's the official title) Then I went to itunes and downloaded the songs I didn't already have. I loaded them onto Devons Ipod and Regans MP3 player. I have the girls listen to these songs every day while in the car.

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In order for the kids to get full credit for this class they not only have to learn all the worlds to each of the ten songs, BUT they also need to put on a concert and sing one song each. (Dressing like the lead singer complete with big hair and spandex will get an automatic A+)

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And for YOUR enjoyment I will be posting a video of said concert soon after its completion.

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Here is the list of songs the girls are learning:

(Click on the song title to see the music video)

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Something To believe In - Poison

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I want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner

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Missing You - John Waite

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You Don't Know What You Got 'Til It's Gone - Cinderella

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I Remember You - Skid Row

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Here I Go Again - Whitesnake

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Heaven - Warrant

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I'll Never Let You Go - Steelheart

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When I Look Into Your Eyes - Firehouse

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When I See You Smile - Bad English

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Bonus I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf