A band that assists in curing insomnia. Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but I’m not sure being polled as the top rock band to help you fall asleep is the best PR boost. I admit their music is soothing and enjoyable but I’m impressionable, I’m now afraid to listen to their album on the road in fear of falling alseep behind the wheel and causing a part two video of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” (another good song to fall alseep to).
This brings me to my Star Wars Trilogy (V, IV, and VI) marathon this weekend. Sunday morning I popped in The Empire Strikes Back. I woke up and nixed the coffee before viewing the Lucas treat and surprisingly I was awake enough to enjoy it. A few hours and an energic lunch later I put in Return of the Jedi. 30 minutes into the movie I was completely out in slumber land. I woke up to the fire works and little Ewok celebration and realized that this is what happened the last time I watched it. The movie knocks me out regardless of the time of day or coffee quota met.
Do I like the movie or do I hate it? I’m not sure of anything except it’s a great sleep aid.
SO, if you hear an awesome ColdPlay song on the radio that makes you relaxed, pull along the side of the road and enjoy your nap.
1. The survey only consisted of 2,248 people.
2. The people were British. 
3. It was done at a hotel chain (where most people on holiday would probably crash if the re-runs of the Headbanger’s Ball was airing).
4. I really love the Star Wars Trilogy… well, I guess I really love 2 of the 3… I can’t really recall the the middle part of the third, and evey time I try, I yawn and wake up 8 hours later.
Original Article from Reuters: Survey finds rockers Coldplay help you sleep
LONDON (Reuters) – Britons like a dose of music from the rock band Coldplay to help them fall asleep, a survey from hotel chain Travelodge found on Monday.
The band, whose frontman Chris Martin says he avoids caffeine and alcohol and is known for a lifestyle that is anything but rock ‘n’ roll, topped a poll of music choices to help listeners nod off.
Other artists chosen for their slumber-inducing qualities were James Blunt, Snow Patrol, Take That and Norah Jones.
But those who prefer to be tucked in with a book at night judged celebrity autobiographies as the most effective sleep aid, with the life stories of glamour model Jordan, soccer star David Beckham and Sharon Osbourne ranking at the top.
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June 28th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
NCAA runner-up and 2011 U.S. list leader Tony McQuay of Florida was very impressive in winning heat four in 45.25 to lead all qualifiers in the first round of the men’s 400.