Songs released during the Leaving Cert ignite a certain emotion within us that we’ll never be able to recreate: FREEDOM.
It’s a time of 18ths, big changes, and undeniably great weather. So get a load of this lot – and enjoy that reminiscing.
1. There’s A Whole Lotta Lovin’ – Six
A classic.
2. Whenever, Wherever – Shakira
3. Unchained Melody – Gareth Gates
4. How You Remind Me – Nickelback
Just when you thought you were over that teen angst, Nickelback served you some more on a platter.
5. Here Come The Good Times – Ireland World Cup Squad
This may remind you of how you missed Robbie Keane’s goal, but still.
6. Eminem – Without Me
Was it possible to do the Leaving that year and NOT know all the lyrics?
7. A Little Less Conversation – Elvis vs JXL
And that Nike ad.
8. Evergreen – Will Young
9. Me Julie – Ali G and Shaggy
Jaysus.
10. I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman – Britney Spears
A song that launched a thousand feelings.
11. Girlfriend – N*SYNC
12. Freak Like Me – Sugababes
Oh, Mutya.
13. Holly Valance – Kiss Kiss
14. No More Drama – Mary J Blige
15. Ronan Keating – If Tomorrow Never Comes
Is there anything Ronan can’t do?
16. Follow Da Leader – Nigel & Marvin
TUNE.
17. Liberty X – Just A Little
18. Enrique Inglesias – Escape
19. And finally, Fat Joe feat Ashanti – What’s Love
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