Song of the Moment

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Jesse McCartney - "How Do You Sleep"

Jesse McCartney is my new PYT, and this song is just about all I've been listening to for over a week. I obsessively watch the video at work, and I wake up with the song in my head.

I know, I know, I'm the wrong demographic for this song and this singer. I can't explain why lately I'm drawn to these new young artists. Maybe I suffer from the Benjamin Button syndrome...getting younger over time. The funny thing is, I know that my 20-year-old self would have HATED this.

In addition to being a terrific song, I also love this video for its stylish look and clever editing. Jesse's crisp suit and dark aviators are ultra-cool, and the slow-motion plays up a physical quality that I admire - precision and economy of movement. Check out the folding chair walk-over and the microphone flip after his bow at the end. Watch it in high quality from the YouTube site if you can - the whole thing just looks great in sharp detail. To quote Jodi - "HOT!"