This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands,-- This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England. ~~William Shakespeare, Richard III



Showing posts with label historical ipods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historical ipods. Show all posts

Friday, July 16, 2010

What's on My Ipod - Eleanor of Aquitaine

If some of our favorite historical figures could show us their Ipods, what would be on there?

Henry II's wonderful Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, wanted to share her top playlist with the readers. Hope y'all enjoy!

1. Good Riddance - Green Day
2. Big Girls Don't Cry - Frankie Valli
3. I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston
4. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
5. What Hurts the Most - Rascal Flatts
6. Fell on Black Days - Soundgarden
7. I am Woman - Helen Reddy
8. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
9. You Keep Me Hangin' On - Diana Ross
10. I Will Not Be Broken - Bonnie Raitt

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

What's on My Ipod - Elizabeth Woodville

If our favorite historical figures could show us their Ipods, what would be on there?

Elizabeth Woodville, wife to Edward IV, has graciously allowed us a peek into her play list.

1. Whatta Man - Salt-N-Peppa
2. Witchy Woman - Eagles
3. Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
4. Single Ladies - Beyonce
5. Evil Woman - ELO
6. Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
7. Can't Touch This - MC Hammer
8. Material Girl - Madonna
9. Love Story - Taylor Swift
10. Fell on Black Days - Soundgarden
11. Mizunderstood - Pink
12. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
13. Behind Blue Eyes - The Who

Friday, June 18, 2010

What's on My Ipod - William the Conqueror

If our favorite historical figures could show us their Ipods, what songs would they have on there?

The next personage from history who has been kind enough to reveal the tunes on his Ipod is none other than William of Normandy (and Conqueror of England). Will has also included a special video that he finds amusing, set to one of his favorite songs.

1. We Are the Champions - Queen
2. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
3. We Will Rock You - Queen
4. Invincible - Pat Benatar
5. The Great Pretender - Freddie Mercury
6. Waltzing Matilda - Australian ballad
7. Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof - Travis Tritt
8. I Am a Rock - Simon and Garfunkel
9. Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
10. I See England, I See France



Tuesday, June 15, 2010

What's on My Ipod - Anne Boleyn

What if our favorite historical figures could show us their Ipods? What would be on them?

Our next volunteer is Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife (this should be interesting...)

1. I'm the One that You Want - John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
2. Kerosene - Miranda Lambert
3. B***h - Meredith Brooks (I'm sure there are some who would agree!)
4. Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
5. Witchy Woman - Eagles (hmm...is she suggesting something here?)
6. Wild Thing - The Troggs
7. It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls (I laughed over this one)
8. Material Girl - Madonna
9. He Wasn't Man Enough for Me - Toni Braxton (I imagine her telling Jane this...)
10. Dancing Queen - Abba
11. I'm Here for the Party - Gretchen Wilson
12. With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm - Rudy Vallee (thank you EC for this one!)
13. Over It - Katherine McPhee
14. Better Than Her - Matisse
15. One Is A Lonely Number - Three Dog Night
16. I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

What's on My Ipod - Katherine of Aragon

If our favorite historical figures could show us their Ipods, what songs would they have on there?

Next up is Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon!

1. What Hurts the Most - Rascal Flatts
2. Amazing Grace
3. Every Light in the House is On - Trace Adkins (I can see her telling Henry this...)
4. You Were Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson
5. Stand by Your Man - Tammy Wynette
6. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
7. Keep Holding On - Avril Lavigne
8. Breakin' Up Is Hard to Do - The Carpenters
9. Ave Maria
10. Think of Me - from Phantom of the Opera
11. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor (perfect for her)
12. How Do I Live Without You - LeeAnn Rimes
13. I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
14. Broken Vow - Josh Grobon
15. O Fortuna - Carl Orff

Monday, June 7, 2010

What's on My Ipod - Henry VIII

If some of our favorite historical figures could show us their Ipods, what would be on them?

First up is Henry VIII! What would this infamous English King have on his Ipod?

1. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (could fit any wife he's after)
2. It's My Life - Jon Bon Jovi
3. I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher (again...all wives fit)
4. I'll Make Love to You - Boys II Men (and again, except Anne of Cleves lol!)
5. Anymore - Travis Tritt (yet again, all of them)
6. Don't Take the Girl - Tim McGraw (fits with Jane Seymour)
7. You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
8. I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred (too obvious I think hehe)
9. Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
10. The Bad Touch - Bloodhound Gang
11. You Give Love a Bad Name - Jon Bon Jovi
12. Greensleeves
13. You're the One that I Want - John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
14. Bad - Michael Jackson
15. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Rolling Stones (understatement...)
16. Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
17. Henry the Eight - Herman's Hermits