2015

jason1749’s final jam was “Seven” by Sunny Day Real Estate.

2014

jason1749’s first jam of 2014 was “California Dreaming” by Bobby Womack, and 26 more jams followed. The year’s recurring themes? 80s, lo-fi, and post-punk. jason1749 did some crate-digging too, and found “JAWS Barrel Chase” by John Williams. People really liked “The Payback” by James Brown. jason1749 posted their 300th jam in March! “Christmas Time Is Here Again” by The Flirtations closed out the year.

2013

jason1749’s first jam of 2013 was “Last Train to Clarksville” by The Monkees. 69 more jams followed it! Lots of Redd Kross, powerpop, and post-punk. jason1749 found a rare one: “A Day in the Life [Version]” by The Beatles. “Sound and Vision” by David Bowie got a lot of love. jason1749 reached 250 jams in April. 2013 drew to a close with “Sweet Tooth” by The Hang Ups.

2012

jason1749’s first jam of 2012 was “Oh My God” by Cults. 207 more jams followed it! Lots of Guided by Voices, 80s, and post-punk. They were the first, and only, to post “Born to a Family” by The Go-Betweens. People really liked “Suffragette City” by David Bowie. jason1749 was the first person on This Is My Jam to post “Safe European Home” by The Clash — before 43 others! jason1749 crossed 200 jams in November! 2012 drew to a close with “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love.

2011

In December, jason1749 joined This Is My Jam, and kicked things off with “Oh My God” by Cults. Nice. The year’s recurring themes? jazz, lo-fi, and 60s. jason1749 was first to pick “My Favorite Things” by John Coltrane, in December — 67 others followed suit! 2011 drew to a close with “Walk Away Renee” by The Left Banke.