Wendy's Whistle: The playlist you've been waiting for.

Funny how I find myself missing those friends who love the CDs you burn for them because you just know they need to hear those songs. I did actually name a playlist after a friend- Wendy's Whistle- who lives out In California now. And now I'm sharing the song titles with her per request. Love and friendship mean assuming the playlist stands in for conversation. Keep whistling, Wendy.

BOOTY SWING - Parov Stelar

I think this one is obvious.

HOME - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes

GREENWICH MEAN TIME - Charlotte Gainsbourg

HOLD ON WHEN YOU GET LOVE AND LET GO WHEN YOU GIVE IT- The Stars

My favorite song right now- just the right amount of yippee.

START ME UP - The Folksmen

I confess to a secret fantasy of you driving around in California (or riding your bike) with this one blaring from the stereos. The fantasy is even better when it takes place in Los Angeles near Rodeo Drive.

IN A WORLD GONE MAD - The Beastie Boys

"Now don't get us wrong 'cause we love America
But that's no reason to get hysterica
They're layin' on the syrup thick
We ain't waffles we ain't havin' it"

Brings back memories of the good old "war on terror" fever in DC.

WONDERLUST KING - Gogol Bordello

An anthem. Just that. An anthem.

SMOKE IT - The Dandy Warhols

Because I had to include a Dandy song, but I couldn't remember which other ones I'd given you...

PASSIN ME BY' - The Pharcyde

Fact: Old school can be good school.

STILL - Moonlight Breakfast

Because you would appreciate the latest pop act out of Romania. That's a compliment.

DON'T WASTE MY TIME - Heart Attack Alley

Riot grrrls are gone, but independent women still rule.

THE LIGHT - Jsan and the Analogue Sons