Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author

Category: Music Notes

  • Top 10 Workout Songs – March 2014


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for March 2014

    Fort Wayne, IN – March 1, 2014 – This month’s playlist is dominated by club tracks. Fitz & The Tantrums appeared in last month’s Top 10 and have returned this month with the only rock song to make the cut. Apart from that, everything else is straight from the dancefloor: a fierce new single from Kylie Minogue, a riff on Instagram culture from The Chainsmokers, and a collaboration between Jason Derulo and 2 Chainz.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Stephen Swartz & Joni Fatora – Bullet Train – 130 BPM
    Kylie Minogue – Into the Blue – 116 BPM
    Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low – 102 BPM
    Austin Mahone & Pitbull – Mmm Yeah – 126 BPM
    David Guetta & Skylar Grey – Shot Me Down – 129 BPM
    Fitz & The Tantrums – The Walker – 132 BPM
    Flo Rida – How I Feel (SCNDL Radio Mix) – 129 BPM
    Armin van Buuren & Trevor Guthrie – This is What It Feels Like (Antillas & Dankann Remix) – 131 BPM
    Jason Derulo & 2 Chainz – Talk Dirty – 101 BPM
    The Chainsmokers – #Selfie – 128 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com

  • TOP 10 WORKOUT SONGS, FEBRUARY 2014


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for February 2014

    Fort Wayne, IN – February 1, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list is as eclectic as they come. From the Top 40, you’ll find a slew of collaborations featuring Enrique Iglesias, Macklemore, and Shakira. Beyond the pop charts, you’ll find a college radio hit from Grouplove, a country anthem from Jerrod Niemann, and a club rocker from Martin Garrix. No matter what kind of music you like, there should be something below to get your pulse (and feet) racing.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull – I’m a Freak – 128 BPM
    Neon Trees – Sleeping with a Friend – 107 BPM
    Jerrod Niemann – Drink to That All Night – 116 BPM
    Martin Garrix – Animals – 127 BPM
    Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Schoolboy Q & Hollis – White Walls – 116 BPM
    Fitz & The Tantrums – Out of My League – 85 BPM
    Shakira & Rihanna – Can’t Remember to Forget You – 139 BPM
    Lea Michele – Louder – 126 BPM
    Grouplove – Ways to Go – 101 BPM
    Lady GaGa, R. Kelly & Rick Ross – Do What U Want (DJWS Remix) – 99 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com

  • Top 10 Workout Songs for 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs of 2013

    Fort Wayne, IN – January 2, 2014 – The end of the year is a great time to survey workout music for two reasons. First, it provides a chance to look back at the year that’s winding down and reminisce. Second, the new year is when folks make resolutions–often to get into better shape–and the recap includes a few songs that might help with that.
    The list below reflects more than 70,000 votes placed last year on Run Hundred—the web’s most heavily-trafficked workout music blog. According to the folks polled there, the most popular artists in the gym this year were David Guetta and Pitbull. They’re the only two artists who appear in the list twice—though they managed this feat with the help of collaborators like Christina Aguilera, Ke$ha, Rihanna, Akon, and Ne-Yo.
    As is the case each year, there are some workout music staples present in the list. There are chart hits—like those from Flo Rida and Jason Derulo. There are hits that got beat out by their own remixes—like those from Lady GaGa and Avicii. There are monster hits that didn’t make the cut—like Katy Perry’s “Roar” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” Lastly, there are songs that got more love in the gym than on the radio—like Fergie, Q-Tip, and GoonRock’s contribution to The Great Gatsby.
    On the whole, there should be a few songs here you loved, a few you missed, and a few that have been given a makeover since you last heard them. If you’re looking for a few tunes to jump start the new year—and possibly a new you—the list below provides 10 great places to start.
    Pitbull & Christina Aguilera – Feel This Moment – 137 BPM
    Selena Gomez – Come & Get It (Dave Aude Club Remix) – 130 BPM
    Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock – A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – 130 BPM
    Flo Rida – How I Feel – 128 BPM
    Lady GaGa – Applause (DJ White Shadow Trap Remix) – 141 BPM
    Jason Derulo – The Other Side – 128 BPM
    Avicii – Wake Me Up (Avicii Speed Remix) – 126 BPM
    David Guetta, Ne-Yo & Akon – Play Hard – 130 BPM
    Rihanna & David Guetta – Right Now (Justin Prime Radio Edit) – 131 BPM
    Pitbull & Kesha – Timber – 130 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com
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  • Top 10 Workout Songs – December 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for December 2013

    Fort Wayne, IN – December 2, 2013 – Remixes abound in this month’s top 10 list. Half the songs below are chart favorites that have been given a makeover—including hits by Zedd, One Direction, and Ellie Goulding. Beyond the valley of the remixes, you’ll find uptempo folk from The Fray, the latest single from Flo Rida, and a new collaboration between Eminem and Rihanna.

    Whatever your tastes, there should be something in here that’ll make you want to break a sweat.

    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.

    Gavin DeGraw – Best I Ever Had – 136 BPM

    Demi Lovato – Neon Lights (Betty Who Remix) – 126 BPM

    Zendaya – Replay (Riddler Remix) – 130 BPM

    Zedd & Hayley Williams – Stay the Night (Henry Fong Remix) – 129 BPM

    The Fray – Love Don’t Die – 116 BPM

    One Direction – Best Song Ever (Kat Krazy Remix) – 127 BPM

    Eminem & Rihanna – The Monster – 111 BPM

    Ellie Goulding – Burn (Magic Man Remix) – 87 BPM

    Flo Rida – How I Feel – 128 BPM

    Avicii – Wake Me Up (Avicii Speed Remix) – 126 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com

  • Ah…Home Sweet Home…”At Last…”


    So nice to arrive home earlier with my babies awaiting our arrival. Over the weekend Phil and I participated in the Murrells Inlet Elks Lodge show, based on the Charleston Elks Lodge, Back Porch Opera Extravaganza. We had a terrific time last night. Phil served as the sound engineer, dj, and of course, I sang. No, I did not sing “At Last,” my signature song. I chose, “When We Make Love,” Alabama style, adding my one little version, of course.

    We drove up on Friday, choosing to go to karaoke on Friday night at Broadway at the Beach. One thing I suggest to the City of Myrtle Beach is to establish a ‘non-smoking ordinance.’ Silly me. I assumed that Myrtle Beach is non-smoking. It is not. The cigarette plumes radiated throughout the bar and I could not wait to leave. Unfortunately, we stayed until midnight. Seems we had a bit of a miscommunication with some friends, hiring a cab driver. Trust me, that will not happen to me again! I will remain the designated driver.

    At Broadway at the Beach, I sang “At Last,” and when I was finally called up to sing again, I chose, “Unchained Melody.” By that time, the audience was truly having, shall I say, a grand time…drinking…doing shots…and all that stuff I do not do. Yes, I do drink occasionally, but I absolutely refuse to drink wine from a plastic cup. It doesn’t taste right so I drank water…But, back to my song. When I sang “Unchained Melody,” I connected with the audience, belting the song out as the crowd hushed to listen.

    Only a performer understands the euphoric feeling of having the audience relating and listening. I must say, it was fabulous!

    To all that drove up to Murrells Inlet for the show, and to perform in the show, I say thank you. I am so proud to be a member of this amazing group of local performers from the Charleston, SC Elks Lodge.

    And now, I must get back to work…to feed my children and to share with them how much I’ve missed them. This will be an early night. I am much too tired…At Last I am home…Home Sweet Home!

     

  • Top 10 Workout Songs – November 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs For November 2013

    Fort Wayne, IN – November 3, 2013 – This month’s top 10 list pulls evenly from the worlds of rock and pop. On the former front, you’ve got bands like Bastille, Imagine Dragons, and NONONO. On the latter, you’ve got dancefloor divas like Lady GaGa, Rihanna, and Katy Perry. Somewhere in the middle there are cross-genre collaborations that pair DJs like Zedd and Steve Aoki with rockers like Linkin Park and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.

    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.

    Lady GaGa & R. Kelly – Do What U Want – 99 BPM

    Rihanna – What Now (Firebeatz Remix) – 128 BPM

    Bastille – Pompeii – 127 BPM

    Pitbull & Kesha – Timber – 130 BPM

    Katy Perry – Walking on Air – 128 BPM

    NONONO – Pumpin Blood – 121 BPM

    Zedd & Hayley Williams – Stay the Night – 128 BPM

    Linkin Park & Steve Aoki – A Light That Never Comes – 116 BPM

    John Newman – Love Me Again – 126 BPM

    Imagine Dragons – Demons – 90 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com
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  • Top 10 Workout Songs – October 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs For October 2013

    Fort Wayne, IN – October 1, 2013 – Summer’s now giving way to fall, but it seems no one mentioned this to Robin Thicke. His track “Blurred Lines” was decisively the song of the summer—having logged 12 weeks at the top of the Billboard 100 chart. Now the tune’s getting a second wind thanks to a remix from Will Sparks and dueling with Thicke’s follow-up single “Give It 2 U.” Rounding out this month’s top 10 are new singles from Eminem, Ellie Goulding, and Britney Spears along with additional remixes from Rihanna and Bruno Mars.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Robin Thicke & Kendrick Lamar – Give It 2 U – 126 BPM
    Katy Perry & Juicy J – Dark Horse – 133 BPM
    Ellie Goulding – Burn – 88 BPM
    Eminem – Berzerk – 95 BPM
    Rihanna & David Guetta – Right Now (Justin Prime Radio Edit) – 131 BPM
    Britney Spears – Work Bitch – 127 BPM
    Mat Zo vs. Chuck D – Pyramid Scheme (Radio Edit) – 128 BPM
    Bruno Mars – Treasure (Sharam Radio Remix) – 125 BPM
    Benny Benassi & John Legend – Dance the Pain Away – 124 BPM
    Robin Thicke, Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines (Will Sparks Remix) – 128 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com
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  • Top 10 Workout Songs – September 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs For September 2013

    Fort Wayne, IN – September 1, 2013 – This month’s top 10 is dominated by duos. There are two songs by M83 and Imagine Dragons that have been out awhile but are just now getting their due from gym-goers. There are a couple tracks by Capital Cities and Bruno Mars that cracked the top 10 already and are re-entering in remixed form. Lastly, there’s a pair of dueling singles from Lady GaGa and Katy Perry’s forthcoming albums.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Lady GaGa – Applause – 140 BPM
    Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven (The M Machine Remix) – 85 BPM
    Lana Del Rey & Cedric Gervais – Summertime Sadness – 125 BPM
    Rihanna & David Guetta – Right Now – 130 BPM
    Imagine Dragons – Radioactive – 137 BPM
    Krewella – Live for the Night – 127 BPM
    M83 – Midnight City – 105 BPM
    Capital Cities – Safe and Sound (RAC Mix) – 118 BPM
    Katy Perry – Roar – 90 BPM
    Pink & Lily Allen – True Love – 95 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com

  • Top 10 Workout Songs – August 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs For August 2013

    Fort Wayne, IN – August 1, 2013 – This month’s top 10 is dominated by pop music—albeit from a variety of sources. Mickey Mouse Club veterans like Britney and Justin Timberlake turn up alongside American Idol alumni Phillip Phillips and Kelly Clarkson. Further from the mainstream, Duck Sauce and Capital Cities contribute crossover hits while Zedd and Avicii represent the overseas DJ contingent. Somewhere in the bunch, there’s a song that’ll make you want to break out your running shoes.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Britney Spears – Ooh La La – 129 BPM
    Duck Sauce – It’s You – 128 BPM
    One Direction – Best Song Ever – 118 BPM
    Justin Timberlake – Take Back the Night – 109 BPM
    OneRepublic – Counting Stars – 122 BPM
    Avicii – Wake Me Up – 123 BPM
    Phillip Phillips – Gone, Gone, Gone – 118 BPM
    Capital Cities – Safe and Sound – 118 BPM
    Kelly Clarkson – People Like Us (Johnny Labs & Adieux Club Mix) – 128 BPM
    Zedd & Foxes – Clarity (Style of Eye Remix) – 129 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com
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  • Workout Songs for June 2013


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs For June

    Fort Wayne, IN – June 1, 2013 – With summer approaching, the mood–both on the radio and in the gym–has changed. While winter brought with it an eclectic bunch of workout tracks, this new batch is all about fun. As evidence, consider David Guetta’s latest (“Play Hard”), Fergie’s contribution to The Great Gatsby (“A Little Party Never Killed Nobody”), and the collaboration that J. Lo and Mr. 305 debuted on the finale of American Idol (“Live It Up”).
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    David Guetta, Ne-Yo & Akon – Play Hard – 130 BPM
    Jason Derulo – The Other Side – 128 BPM
    Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull – Live It Up – 128 BPM
    Robin Thicke, T.I. & Pharrell – Blurred Lines – 121 BPM
    Emeli Sande – Next to Me – 95 BPM
    Taylor Swift – 22 – 105 BPM
    Porter Robinson & Mat Zo – Easy (Radio Edit) – 128 BPM
    Maroon 5 – Love Somebody – 121 BPM
    Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock – A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – 130 BPM
    Carly Rae Jepsen & Nicki Minaj – Tonight I’m Getting Over You (Remix) – 126 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: Admin@RunHundred.com
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