I am of the firm belief that every event in life is made more pleasurable with the appropriate music mix. To test that theory, I came up with a list of songs that can help you enjoy the gloriously ridiculous showcase of bizarre celebrity behavior known as The Apprentice. Put this mix on right before Sunday night’s season finale of Celebrity Apprentice and destroy your remaining brain cells.

“Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy” by Big & Rich

When he trotted this song out the first week on acoustic guitar, I was a little worried that John Rich might run his most well-known contribution to the music world into the ground. Luckily, it was just a precursor to his memorable ode to Camping World, which is burrowed into my brain to this day.

“I Think I Love You” by David Cassidy

Alas, David was not long for the game, getting ousted by a Richard Hatch power play in the season opener. That was a shame, really, because he seemed to be wired so tight that some entertaining emotional breakdowns were inevitable. Speaking of emotional breakdowns…

“When It’s Over” by Sugar Ray

For Mark McGrath, the “rocker/TV host” (I would argue that both of those titles play fast and loose with the truth), it was over when he ran up against the Busey juggernaut in the boardroom. And all around the world, statues crumbled for him.

“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

Did you know that street blocks light up for all members of the Jackson family when they are accompanied by a sinuous bass line, as Latoya proved in her exit from the show? Did you know that saying Celebrity Apprentice has no shame is as obvious as saying that turtles have no foot speed?

“Angel In The Centerfold” by J. Geils Band

This is one is for Playmate Hope Dworaczyk (thank you, Wikipedia, for that spelling), although “Who Are You” also would have worked fine as a tribute.

“Yeah!” by Usher

Be honest: How many of you figured that Lil Jon in real life was just like the portrayal of him by Dave Chappele? He has been one of the pleasant surprises of this season, both entertaining and a good player, even though he’ll probably come up just short (no pun intended) behind Rich and Marlee Matlin.

“Taxman” by The Beatles

For Richard Hatch, of course. I know. Too easy.

“Homer, Ozzie, and The Straw” from The Simpsons

This song is from the memorable Homer At The Bat episode, which, by the way, featured not only Jose Canseco but also Darryl Strawberry, both of whom were, to put it kindly, big duds in their time on Celebrity Apprentice. Does that mean we can expect to see Roger Clemens next season? Or does it mean I watch way too much TV?

“Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are” by Meat Loaf

Oh, there are more well-known Meat songs, but we needed one that was a big, blubbering mess, much like the surprisingly resilient Mr. Loaf has been throughout the season. That’s why I chose this Bat Out Of Hell II power ballad craptacular, which, as you can tell by the title, is a typically subtle Jim Steinman composition.

“(How To Be A) Millionaire” by ABC

I’d like to think that Trump played this for his 8-year-old son in 1985 to inspire him. “Listen to what he’s saying, Don Jr., and don’t ever forget it. And , by the way, this Martin Fry fellow, he’s going to be huuuuuge.”

“Walk On By” by Dionne Warwick

After seeing her prickly demeanor this season, it doesn’t take a Psychic Friend to see that I’d be walking on by Miss Dionne if I passed her on the street for fear of being berated.

“True Love Ways” by Gary Busey

Do you remember a time when Busey was more than just a punch line? This tender performance from his Oscar-nominated role in The Buddy Holly Story is a reminder of what intrigued us in the first place, well before his days as Reality TV gold.