Coming up Wednesday

Wildfires burn through Colorado causing thousands to evacuate, and protests in Turkey are in 13th day. Tune in at 7am ET.
May 9th, 2012
10:14 AM ET

Starting Point playlist for Wednesday, May 9, 2012

STARTING POINT PLAYLIST FOR 5/9/12

Today’s show opened with Barry White’s “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe,” chosen by guest Janelle Brown of Sister Wives. The song made it to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has maintained its popularity, played on shows like The Simpsons and Nickelodeon’s Angry Beavers.

Indiana senate candidate Richard Mourdock spoke with Soledad this morning and contributed U2’s “Beautiful Day” to the playlist. The song has received many honors and awards, including three Grammys.

Senator Bill Bradley stopped by the show and from his playlist we heard “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. The version was released in 1968, and has been remade many times, most recently remade by Tony Bennett as a duet with K.D. Lang.

The panel contributed a few songs to the playlist. “Baby I’m a Star” by Prince was Roland Martin’s choice, and “Pink Houses” by John Mellencamp played thanks to Will Cain. Margaret Hoover got two songs on the playlist: “Lost” by Coldplay and “Feelin’ Alright” by Joe Cocker.

Christine Romans played “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel, whose 63rd birthday is today.

A few special songs were added to the playlist in honor of SP guest Suzanne Somers. “I’m Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO, and the classic “Three’s Company” by the Hit Crew.

 Posted by ,
Filed under: Playlist • Starting Point Music
soundoff (No Responses)

Post a comment


  

CNN welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the Rules of Conduct set forth in our Terms of Service. Comments are not pre-screened before they post. You agree that anything you post may be used, along with your name and profile picture, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the license you have granted pursuant to our Terms of Service.

« Back to main