5 Tracks to Get Your Morning Started

There can be nothing worse than the sound of your alarm clock in the morning. Coupled with this week's rain, the snooze button quickly becomes your only ally against the morning. Our favorite trick? Getting ready with some great tunes. They may not be as inviting as your warm bed, but these tracks are the perfect way to start your day!

September by Earth, Wind & Fire
I actually dare you to find a happier song. This song is classic for so many reasons (the horns!) and will have you spinning around your bathroom in no time. Also if the fantastic throwback music video doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will.

If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't on the Dancefloor) by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

I promise I'm not directing you to a song by a NASCAR driver. The duo behind the name used it to suggest "a way to identify our crazy new project that had no limitations." This track is an infectious jam that you will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Also, it comes with another incredibly great music video that will definitely give you a chuckle and remind you of Reno 911. 

Chasin' Echoes by The Lonely Biscuits

The Lonely Biscuits formed a few years ago at Belmont University in Nashville and though they've yet to release a full-length CD, they've been making their festival rounds. My brother turned me onto this song last year and it demonstrates the level of talent these guys truly have.

Touch The Sky by Kanye West

Personal feelings against Kanye aside, this song is a great way to set your morning on the right track. It's Kanye in his traditional element and its where he excels. Plus a perfect cameo from Lupe Fiasco makes this track the brilliant piece of music it is.

Elevate by St. Lucia

John-Philip Grobler, better known as St. Lucia, embraces his South African heritage to create a track that is very Peter Gabriel-esque. This peppy tune will have you bopping your head along in no time.