Late Night Music Part 117......."Give Me A Break. Break Me Off A Piece Of That Kit Kat Bar"

For some reason the thought of Christmas Break came to mind the other day. Also, who doesn't wanna take a break sometimes? Wow I'm being really stupid right now- am I seriously that random?

In order to receive votes in this category, the SONG TITLE had to have the word" break" somewhere in it.Also receiving votes in this category were "Smoke Break" by Curren$y, "I Want To Break Free" by Queen, and "Alone I Break" by Korn.

"Breakdown"- Jack Johnson. This unbelievable track from Jack Johnson's 2005 album "In Between Dreams" is one of my favorite songs of all time. This song was written JJ on a train ride in France as he passed people in the city wondering about their lives, but knowing he couldn't stop. Always thought it was an interesting idea and a very interesting concept of wondering about the lives of people you simply glance at. The single saw just a little success on the charts, as it peaked at #73 on the British Singles Chart, and only appeared on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, peaking at #40. Despite this, the song remains a coffee house favorite, and is still one of Jack Johnson's more famous songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4O7ufx9D_s

"Break"- Three Days Grace. Canadian rockers Three Days Grace released this single about breaking away from bad influences on their album "Life Starts Now" in 2009, and after reaching #1 on the on the Billboard Rock Chart, it peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 before actually being featured during Super Bowl 44 (also known as Saints day). I've always liked Three Days Grace just because I can actually understand their songs, and I know it sounds dumb, but they really look the part of their music, so I guess makes them more believable. I love this video just because I feel like I'm watching a parody of Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4VCpTZye10

"Break Of Dawn"- Eric Saade. I seem to find more and more Scandinavians for this list. Our newest one is Swedish pop icon Eric Saade, who found solo fame with this release from his hit debut album "Masquerade" after 2 years in the Swedish boy band Whats Up!. This song reached #45 in Sweden, and would be the prelude to his platinum release album "Saade Vol. 1", which come out just a few months later. Really good video of the song here- this guy is really talented. Bonus points for the fact that he basically previewed his next video as this video shows scenes of his actual crew shooting scenes for his next video which came out "Masquerade". I smell a bonus video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k55OamTp85s

"Breaking The Habit"- Linkin Park. I really wish Linkin Park would decide what they wanna do. They always either wanna sing for a little while and then scream at me. Can you guys please pick a genre? I know they have some good songs, but that is really annoying. This song about drug addiction was featured on their 2004 hit album "Meteora" and hit #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Maybe Chester Bennington would stop looking like he was having a heart attack if he would stop screaming in the microphone- settle down man. I've never been much of an anime guy, but this is a pretty cool video. For some reason, this format was really good in the mid 2000's- just look at Eminem's "Mosh".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H4l9RpkwM

"Un-Break My Heart"- Toni Braxton. Wow.........Tyson Beckford almost completely ruins this video just by being in it. Seriously ladies? The guy can't act and isn't even believable in a music video. On the other hand, Toni Braxton is so smoking hot in this video! This song from her 1996 album "Secrets" was not only played in the ground, it stayed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for an astounding 11 weeks. But were we really gonna complain about an overdose of Toni Braxton? Call me old fashioned, but I think Toni Braxton has gotten even sexier with age- talk about aging gracefully!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Rch6WvPJE

"Break"- Five Times August. This Texas artist who's been the walking soundtrack for MTV is without a doubt one of the most successful unsigned artists of all time, with this songs not only being featured on several TV shows, but also his heavy marketing done by Wal-Mart across the country being one of their featured artists. He remains unsigned despite his success just to prove that an unsigned artist can be successful in the industry. I really love this song- he sorta reminds me of a Five For Fighting/Ben Folds/and umm........Drake Bell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9-Vqg2r6I8

"The Break Up Song"- Wale. I don't get how rappers release singles sometimes. This latest single from rapper Wale is not featured on his newest album "Ambition", but still makes for a pretty entertaining video. Gotta admit too, that Wale is the most convincing looking rappers as far as "playing the part" in his video. I could so see him being that way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msPjA7CjHXw

"Break Your Heart"- Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris. In 2009, British hip hop superstar Taio Cruz led off his much anticipated sophomore album "Rokkstar" with this awesome track featuring Ludacris. This song went to #1 in 4 countries including the UK and USA. Taio Cruz has some pretty catchy tunes, but I seriously feel like I'm watching a Notorious B.I.G. video here- something about boats in the water. On a sidenote, Ludacris has some seriously huge lips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_SI2EDM6Lo

"Breakdown"- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. I freaking LOVE this song! I wish Tom Petty would have played this one we he played the Super Bowl. (I smell a bonus video). The song was Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers first ever single from their debut self titled album all the way back in 1976, peaking at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100. I hate that most people didn't get into Tom Petty until the late 80's and early 90's because he had some great songs in the 70's including this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiztRc910Ps

"Breakdown"- Mariah Carey featuring Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone. I am seriously on the fence on this one. I seriously always hated Bone Thugs N' Harmony. I still think they are one of the most overrated groups ever just because of their gimmick sound. However, in 1998 Mariah Carey was finding herself and released her newest identity crisis album "Butterfly", much to the irk of Columbia Records, who signed her as a pop artist who had all of a sudden become a hip hop starlet. Columbia was also none to happy about this song being released as a single. Despite it's mediocre performance on the charts peaking at a mere #53, the song remained one of Mariah Carey's favorites, and even included it on her "The Collection Vol. 1" album. Oh, but believe me, I didn't forget that she is smoking hot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7V9dn1rC8

"The Take Over, The Break's Over"- Fall Out Boy. I can't get over their fat ginger lead singer Patrick Stump. I feel like Cartman should be jumping out of the sky right about now just to crush him. This single from their 2007 album "Infinity On High" is a super catchy tune, and this grayscale video actually won a People's Choice Award for best video in 2007 despite this song NOT charting in the United States. Patrick Stump is always sweaty......that's gross.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVbPvf2aYH4

"Break Down Here"- Julie Roberts. Not surprisingly, I've actually heard this song karaoke about 300 times more than I've heard this original version. By the way, I'd love for Julie Roberts to break down here- what amazing eyes. This sleeper country hit which was the debut single for Julie Roberts off of her 2004 debut self titled album, peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100, but remains a drunken karaoke favorite for rednecks everywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrG1NUZa5Bs

"Break Free"- Committed. *scratches head curiously*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ-F0D3sjJI

"Break Up To Make Up"- Stylistics. I'm gonna go ahead and admit that this is my all time favorite song to break into "random background vocals" on. Just something about the Stylistics makes you wanna join the group. In 1973, they released this song from their album "Round 2" and climbed to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Don't worry, I didn't make up a dance to this song too......I only do that for Jackson Five songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRV3pDOvX7M

"Bend and Break"- Keane. Keane closed out its 2005 masterpiece debut album "Hopes and Fears" with this final single from the album in 2005. I love Keane, but I really wish they'd stop trying to copy Coldplay. Can their keyboard do anything else to copy Chris Martin? That being said, Tom Chaplin is a very underrated lead singer. He can take over a song without overpowering it and has a very very distinct voice. Pretty good live performance here- that guy commands a stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50LOhILlLMQ

"Bend And Not Break"- Dashboard Confessional. Chris Carraba is beast. This track from their 2003 album "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, and A Scar" remains a crowd favorite- as it can be seen in this video. Unfortunately, I can't really find a good studio version of this song. Until I find one- have fun watching Chris Carraba.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDI35hfsIeg

"Unbreakable"- Fireflight. Great track by this Christian band from Florida. This title track from their second album reached #1 on the Christian Rock Charts in 2007. According to lead singer Dawn Michele, the song is based on the story of Jesus and the adulterous woman, and her new attitude on life after Jesus saved her from the crowd ready to stone her. The song has been featured on many commercials for the NBC Network for promos for new shows. I love Dawn Michele's voice. Fireflight is a perfect mix of sound between Paramore and Flyleaf- both also with female lead singers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWRJAHaOrYg

"Unbreakable"- Alicia Keys. I seriously have no idea what you're saying right now..........Alicia Keys looks amazing in this video. Despite being one of Alicia Keys's favorite songs, the song was only her second song to not crack the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #34. The song was only released as a single off of her "Unplugged" album just due to her love of the song. Originally recorded to be included on her "Diary Of Alicia Keys" album, it didn't make the cut, and was only at the insistence of her that the song was finally released as a single. Bonus points for being able to mention Ike and Tina Turner in a song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kbW3RvVJIA

"Breakin' Me"- Johnny Lang. Great song, but explain to me why Johnny Lang always looks like a teenager.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySt-ubYiGw8

BONUS VIDEOS- "Masquerade"- Eric Saade. I think we already saw this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Tcfn2ZEgg

"Free Fallin'"- Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. Live from the Superbowl 42 Halftime Show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ3snsZ1Jco

"Run"- Leona Lewis. Live from "The X Factor". No reason for this one- just stuck in my head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTf3M9GsvaI

Alicia Keys

Julie Roberts

Keane