Today I am celebrating some of my favorite summer tracks from some of my favorite home-grown artist!

Mandy Moore – In My Pocket

As a little gay boy stuck on the prairies of northern Montana, Mandy Moore’s self-titled sophomore album changed my life. I still play every single song. I love this album

Tiffany – I Think We’re Alone Now

I have listened to his song every day since I was 4 years old. I’ve listened to it so many times that the last time I was home, my father heard me singing it and chucked a roll of paper towels at me from across the room shouting “It’s been ## Years! Choose a new G0d D@mn song!”

I love this re-recorded version.

Debbie Gibson – Electric Youth

Like Tiffany, Debbie was a teen dream queen of the 80s and this song rolled the airwaves!

Bonnie McKee – American Girl

This song was HUGE for me when it came out. I remember my best friend and I turning up and dancing all over his studio apartment.