Comment to this post and I'll give you a letter. In your journal, list 10 of your favorite songs that begin with that letter. Then, offer to give letters to other folks, if you see fit.
Feel free to also post me letters.
To add a bit more depth, I will mention something about the song, whether it's a memory or an association, or a fact that I happen to appreciate.

Joe assigned the letter "P."

- "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna
The strings, the production, the vocals... there's nothing wrong with this track at all. Definitely one of her strongest mid-80's numbers. Also: "The Power of Goodbye."

- "Paper Bag" by Fiona Apple
Another Mike-from-high-school song. I had a lot of songs for a boy I never never felt reciprocation from. It set me up for a long line of them. This one is just another too-clever-for-it's-own-good Fiona tracks. Very catchy, too.

- "Parasol" by Tori Amos
One of Tori's most straightforward (somewhat), this is one of my very favorites of hers from the 00's. I have identified with the lyrics daily. Also: "The Power of Orange Knickers," "Precious Things," "Purple People," "Putting the Damage On," and "Playboy Mommy."

- "Pavement Cracks" by Annie Lennox
I really like the vocals in this one. Again, great production with this; the transition from subtle soliloquy to uptempo anthem is strong.

- "The Pearl" by Fleming and John
I think my favorite song that's based on a book, this one has gorgeous instrumentation and great vocals. The lyrics sum up the book perfectly and bring the concept behind it a more widespread message. Really great, and a lot of fun to sing to.

- "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" by Tom Lehrer
My father loved Tom Lehrer when I was growing up. He used this to set the mood for the play that I was in with him, Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros. I learned the lyrics young and still love them.

- "Picture" by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow
I only listen to it on occasion, but this song holds a memory of being with Jay (Boyfriend #2) while pining over Matt, "I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him." How far we've come.

- "Pilate's Dream" from Jesus Christ Superstar
One of the best solos from a Broadway show, and my favorite from this one. I just really like the simplicity of it. My favorite version is from the Resurrection recording.

- "Play Dead" by Bjork
I don't like a lot of Bjork if you compare what I truly enjoy compared to her huge, daunting body of work, but what I like, I very much like. This one has some gorgeous instrumentation and really fear and angst in the vocals.

- "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little Mermaid
Sherie Rene Scott has some huge tentacles to fill. Ursula's number is my hands-down favorite Disney song. Pat Carroll is amazing. What I also find fabulous is that two other women I love, Elaine Stritch and Bea Arthur, were considered for the role. I would've loved to hear Stritch's sessions (Bea Arthur never accepted the role).

Other great ones to choose from: "The Past Is Another Land" from Aida, "Party Girl" by Laura Dawn, "Party Generation" by Dar Williams, "Pavlov's Bell" by Aimee Mann, "Petals" by Hole, "Pink" by Aerosmith, "Pinch Me" by Barenaked Ladies, "Piranha Women of the Avocado Jungle of Death" by Christine Lavin, "Playing Cards with Judas" by Sarah Slean, "Plenty" by Sarah McLachlan, "Perfect" by Alanis Morissette, "Polyester Bride" by Liz Phair, "Portions for Foxes" by Rilo Kiley, "Pulse" by Ani DiFranco, and "The Point of It All" by Amanda Palmer.