These are the 10 songs Andrew Kenneth Thompson, 11 1/2, of Jackson, Mo., could not live without:
1. "Riding With Private Malone" -- David Ball
I like war stuff.
2. "How Do You Like Me Now?" -- Toby Keith
I like country music, and it sounds good.
3. "All-Star" -- Smash MouthI like Smash Mouth and I like sports.
4. "Breathe" -- Faith Hill
I like the sound.
5. "We Will Rock You" -- Queen
I like competition.
6. "Whoop -- There It Is" -- Tag Team
I like the rhythm.
7. "I'm Not That Innocent" -- Britney Spears
I like the tone and I like the rhythm.
8. "My Heart Will Go On" -- Celine Dion
I can play it on the keyboard with help.
9. "Genie In a Bottle" -- Christina Aguilera
I like the words.
10. "What a Girl Wants" -- Christina Aguilera
I like the sound.
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