By Jackie, the “Proud to be an American” music mama

If you’ve still got a case of Olympic afterglow, or if you’re enjoying this season’s fascinating presidential race, then this playlist is for you. It’s got red, white and blue all over it and is sure to inspire the patriot in all of us. (We found the cool American flag skin for your ipod at skinthepod.com.) Enjoy your tunes, ladies.

American Woman, by The Guess Who

American Pie, by Don McLean

God Bless The USA, by Lee Greenwood

American Baby, by Dave Matthews

American Woman, by Lenny Kravitz (repeat of the first song , but oh-so-awesome)

America the Beautiful, by Ray Charles

American Girl, by Tom Petty

We’re an American Band, by Grand Funk Railroad

American Trilogy, by Elvis Presley

United We Stand, by Brotherhood of Man

Stand Tall, by Burton Cummings

Star Spangled Banner, by Jimi Hendrix

Olympic Fanfare, by Boston Pops Orchestra

One Moment in Time, by Whitney Houston

Chariots of Fire, by Synthesizer Syndicate

Reach, by Gloria Estefan

I Believe I Can Fly, by R. Kelly

A Moment Like This, by Kelly Clarkson

Shining Star, by Earth, Wind, and Fire

How Do You Like Me Now?, by Toby Keith

Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue, by Toby Keith

Don’t Stop Believin’, by Journey

Did we miss one? Post your favorite patriotic song by clicking below on the word “comment.” The Music Mama posts a great new playlist on the first of every month.

By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama

We can’t let summer slip by without a red hot summer playlist. These are great tunes to load on your iPod before you hit the beach, or, if you’ve already been there, use these songs to remember your vacation. This would also be a great mix of songs to play for a backyard barbecue or party on your patio. They’re light, fun songs that always remind me of summer. Put on your coolest sunglasses and enjoy!

Summertime, by New Kids on the Block

Hot, Hot, Hot, by Buster Poindexter

Walking on Sunshine, by Katrina and the Waves

Smooth, by Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana

California Girls, by The Beach Boys

Heat Wave, by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

Summer Nights, by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John

Summer in the City, by The Lovin’ Spoonful

Kokomo, by The Beach Boys

Hot Fun In the Summertime, by Sly and the Family Stone

Escape (The Pina Colada Song), by Rupert Holmes

Coconut, by Nilsson

One Love, by Bob Marley and the Wailers

Summer Breeze, by Seals and Crofts

Sunshine Superman, by Donovan

Caribbean Queen, by Billy Ocean

It’s Five O’clock Somewhere, by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett

Somewhere Over The Rainbow, by Israel Kamakawiw’ole

Cheeseburger in Paradise, by Jimmy Buffett

Fire, by The Pointer Sisters

Did we leave out your favorite song for summertime? Click on the word “comment” below and post your favorite to add to the list.

By Music Mama Jackie H.

Here’s a playlist you’re going to love while you’re poolside this month. It’s a collection of songs from “power women” for power women. Enjoy.

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Call Me – Blondie

Constant Craving – k.d. lang

Stupid Girls – Pink

La vie en rose – Edith Piaf

True Blue – Madonna

I Will Always Love You – Dolly Parton

This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride

Walkaway Joe – Trisha Yearwood

I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan

You’re So Vain – Carly Simon

The Best – Tina Turner

Fields of Gold – Eva Cassidy

The First Cut is the Deepest – Sheryl Crow

At Last – Etta James

Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin

Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves – Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin

Stay The Night – Jane Oliver

At Seventeen – Janis Ian

Because of You – Kelly Clarkson

The Way of Love – Cher

O Mio Babbino Caro – Sarah Brightman

The Power of Love – Celine Dion

Heartbreaker – Dionne Warwick

Walking on Broken Glass – Annie Lennox

Did we forget one? Click the comment button and tell us your favorite “power woman” song.

Jackie (the coolest iTunes junkie I know) is back with a playlist for June that you’re going to love. This one contains songs from some of the greatest chick flicks of all time. So go download your favorites, pop in your earplugs and have some popcorn, too. Enjoy.

Same Mistake (from “P.S. I Love You”) James Blunt

My Girl (from “The Big Chill”) The Temptations

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling (from “Top Gun”) The Righteous Brothers

Unchained Melody (from “Ghost”) The Righteous Brothers

Hungry Eyes (from “Dirty Dancing”) Eric Carmen

The Rose (from “The Rose”) Bette Midler

Pretty Woman (from “Pretty Woman”) Roy Orbison

Up Where We Belong (from “An Officer And A Gentleman”) Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

My Heart Will Go On (from “Titanic”) Celine Dion

The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss), (from “Mermaids”) Cher

Can’t Fight The Moonlight (from “Coyote Ugly”) LeAnn Rimes

I Say A Little Prayer (from “My Best Friend’s Wedding”) Dionne Warwick

I will Always Love You ( from “The Bodyguard”) Whitney Houston

(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life (from “Dirty Dancing”) Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

Let’s Hear It For The Boy (from “Footloose”) Deneice Williams

Take My Breath Away (from “Top Gun”) Berlin

Call Me (from “American Gigolo”) Blondie

Moon River (from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s) Andy Williams

Wind Beneath My Wings (from “Beaches”) Bette Midler

Disco Inferno (from “Saturday Night Fever”) The Tramps

Addicted To Love (from “Cocktail”) Robert Palmer

Over The Rainbow (from “The Wizard of Oz”) Judy Garland

Fame (from “Fame”) Irene Cara

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (from “Stepmom”) Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell

Here With Me (from “Love Actually”) Dido

A Time For Us (from “Romeo and Juliet”) Johnny Mathis

The Way We Were (from “The Way We Were”) Barbra Streisand

Life Is A Highway (from “Cars”) Rascal Flatts

Memory (from the Broadway Musical “Cats”) Betty Buckley

Love Is All Around (from “Four Weddings and a Funeral”) Wet, Wet, Wet

All By Myself (from “Bridget Jones’s Diary”) Eric Carmen

When Doves Cry (from “Purple Rain”) Prince

How Do I Live (from “Con Air”) LeAnn Rimes

Did we miss a good one? If so, click on the word “comment” below and post your favorites. Be sure to check back around July 1st for a brand new playlist from the Music Mama.