3/11/09 - The Running In Heels Autumn Playlist

Autumn is upon us and Running in Heels has found the best tunes for curling up on the couch, kicking through leaves and dancing like a zombie to…

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We finally get to buy the scarves and mittens that were too warm to contemplate a month ago, tights and boots become a wardrobe staple, leaves start to change colour, early nights mean curling up on the couch to relax. As summer turns to autumn we reflect over what has gone before and what’s to come: relationships ending, new beginnings, reminiscing over what happened during those long summer nights, making plans, and kicking your way through piles of leaves. Could there be a better season than autumn? To celebrate this season of transition this month we offer you a playlist of two halves – enjoy! The playlist is available to listen to on Spotify or watch the videos on Youtube.

Kicking through the leaves…

California Dreamin’ – The Mamas and the Papas

This is the quintessential autumn song even though it’s actually about winter! Who knew?

Sometime Around Midnight – The Airborne Toxic Event

This is a total post summer romance song if only for the line ‘and that white dress she’s wearing, you haven’t seen her for a while.’ It’s a mini narrative about seeing someone who you loved carry on living their life without you. While it’s clear that the relationship ended badly, the song is incredibly beautiful and intense. Anyone who’s had to say goodbye to someone once autumn hit will empathise with and love this song.

Your Ex-Lover Is Dead – Stars

The most hauntingly beautiful song I’ve heard in a long time. Could any song sum up the end of a relationship more perfectly? ‘There’s one thing I have to say so I’ll be brave, You were what I wanted, I gave what I gave, I’m not sorry I met you, I’m not sorry it’s over, I’m not sorry there’s nothing to save.’

Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) – Edith Piaf

A song that has been covered countless times by everyone from Nat King Cole to Eva Cassidy, each with their own unique take on the song. Listen to Edith Piaf for the original and one of the best versions.

Something’s Missing – John Mayer

The line ‘when autumn comes, it doesn’t ask, It just walks in where it left you last’ is genius because to me it’s a reflection on how for him nothing changes year after year. Something is missing in his life but he doesn’t know what it is. Given that autumn is a season of renewal and starting again this song is a good one to reflect on at this time of year.

Could anything celebrate autumn better than the craziest party of the year? Hallowe’en!

The Party – Justice (feat. Uffie)

Gather your mates, turn up the sound and start getting ready to party! There’s truly no better song to get you in the mood for fun. This song is refreshing in its delivery and the brash confidence of Uffie means that you’ll be ready to face the crowds after this track – whether it is as a sexy cat, a pirate, a Rubix Cube or a tribute to Michael Jackson!

Psycho Killer – Talking Heads

A great one to get a party started with its persistent back beat and catchy lyrics. Scream it out ´Psycho Killer Qu’est-ce que c’est?’.

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Does this song even need an explanation? The late, great, unforgettable Michael Jackson. If you do nothing else watch the video, which lasts a whopping 13 minutes and showcases some inimitable dance moves and impressive costumes.

The Time Warp – Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack

Get everybody dancing in sync or better still dancing in sync in full costume to this ridiculously fun song. For those party guests who have lived under a stone since 1975; ‘It’s just a jump to the left, And then a step to the right, With your hands on your hips, You bring your knees in tight, But it’s the pelvic thrust that really drives you insane, Let’s do the Time Warp again!’

The Monster Mash – Bobby Pickett

Another cheesy fun song to get the party moving. Nothing says Hallowe’en like monsters, ghosts, vampires and zombies dancing en masse!

Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify here.