The Perfect Paris Playlist

Many of the experiences I encounter in my life are held to romanticized Hollywood standards - and Paris was to be no exception. I wanted to feel as fabulous as Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada when I walked down the Champs Elysee; as romantically tragic and desperately hopeful as Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge when I reached the steps of the Sacre Couer to look out over the city; as fierce as Madonna when I stepped out of the Metro station and into the busy streets of Paris - you get the point. My playlist was an effective tool in enhancing the atmosphere while fueling my delusions of grandeur and romance.

Here's the official "PERFECT PARIS PLAYLIST" - and yes, it's in all caps on my iPod. I told you I was excited...

"City of Blinding Lights" - U2 - as inspired by its presence in The Devil Wears Prada
"I Love Paris" - Ella Fitzgerald
"La Vie en Rose" - Louis Armstrong
"Les Yeux Ouverts" - The Beautiful South - some cheeky French Kiss soundtrack tune
"Heavenly Day" - Patty Griffin
"One Way Ticket" - Mama Cass
"One Day I'll Fly Away (Tony Phillips Remix)" - Nicole Kidman
"Vogue" - Madonna
"C'est Trop Beau" - Tino Rossi - French Kiss soundtrack again
"Sous le Ciel de Paris" - Belinda Carlisle
"What It Feels Like for a Girl" - Madonna
"Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)" - Alanis Morissette
"Des Ronds Dans L'eau" - Belinda Carlisle
"There Will Never Be Another You" - Keely Smith
"Call Me Irresponsible" - Dinah Washington
"My Baby Just Cares For Me" - George Michael
"Lady Marmalade" - Labelle
"La Vie en Rose" - Belinda Carlisle
"Autumn Leaves" - Paula Cole (we later heard a terrible French version of this live at dinner at Chez Eugene's - a very bad restaurant)
"Heaven From Here" - Robbie Williams
"Someone to Watch Over Me" - Sting