The Joker by Steve Miller Band

This is the only song on my list that is here simply because I think it's awesome. I don't have a  story to go with it or an emotional explanation. I don't remember the first time I heard it but I know I've always thought it was fantastic. I grew up listening to my mom's music, which is what we now call classic rock, so I was probably exposed to Steve Miller Band from a young age. Pretty much all of their music has a cool sound to me and I've always enjoyed this one in particular. There's something about it. It's got a funky, sexy sound but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense yet it still works! Once I was old enough to think about it, I've always figured the song has to do with sex and drugs but I've tried not to think about it too much so I don't ruin it for myself!


Mike Myer's movie The Love Guru is one of my favorites (and yes, I know it is generally not a popular film but I don't care!) so when this song was featured in a fancy song and dance number at the end, I was thrilled. I was in tears from laughter and had a heart full of joy from hearing one of my favorite songs so I wanted to include this version here too because I love it!