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  • Although ABBA does not receive the same widespread respect across subcultures as a band like The Beatles, they were nonetheless a worldwide phenomenon, well within the borders of what could be called a "supergroup". The mixed-gender quartet has sold mind-boggling numbers of product. Over 300 million records sold worldwide puts them on a level enjoyed by very few. And their active years were only from 1972 through 1982.

    The hits rolled in like waves during the 1970s for this Swedish band. ABBA had an uncanny knack for writing big, memorable hooks backed up with harmony, and rooted in European folk music, as opposed to the blues, which was the foundation that most rock & roll is built upon. They were also known for helping to bring synthesized sounds to the forefront, and for an extravagant fashion sense that appealed to the legions of disco fans around at the time. And as a side note for trivia buffs, the song "S.O.S." was the first song with a palindrome title by a group whose name

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  • Roxy Music was born of the 1960's art rock movement and became very influential in the progression of avant-garde music and glam rock, as well as what would eventually become "new wave". Bryan Ferry leaned to the pop end of the spectrum and was an important ingredient in producing the kind of hooks that sell records, while Brian Eno was, and continues to be, a critical darling unafraid to push boundaries.

    In addition to these two respected musicians, Roxy Music had 18 other band members over the course of the group's lifespan. This playlist contains musicians that were members of Roxy Music, or bands with members that were a part of Roxy Music at some point in time. It's a great family tree view of this important rock entity. The list below shows the members of Roxy Music as well as other projects each has been involved with, click any linked name for more information:

    Bryan Ferry
    Roxy Music

    Phil Manzanera 
    Quiet Sun
    The Explorers
    Roxy Music

    Jimmy Maelen
    Roxy Music

    Roger Bunn
    Quiet

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  • For many in America Martin Luther King Jr. day is just another day off of work. Why no universal traditions, mass reflection or soul searching on how to build a better world free of injustice?

    Sure, MLK day is an honored time for civil rights activists and an opportunity to shine a light on civil rights and the life of Martin Luther King. But what is it to you? How will you contribute to the dream of MLK this year? Will you help bring people together or drive us further apart?

    This playlist honors the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. It may be a good starting point to help you reflect on not just this martyred American hero, but something even more important.

    His cause.

    "I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood."
    -Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Ode To MLK Playlist

    1. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaking - Martin Luther King, Jr.

    2. Why? (The

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  • The kazoo is an instrument that's easy to learn and easy to master. To create music with a kazoo, you simply put your mouth around one end and speak or sing through it.  This vibrates a membrane that's usually made of wax paper and poduces a distinctive buzzing sound.

    The kazoo is played professionally in jug bands, comedy music and by amateurs everywhere, but for this playlist I wanted to include popular music that features the instrument. Some obvious choices are not included because they're not available on Yahoo Music Unlimited including, The Beatles "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!", and "Lovely Rita" as well as the MTV unplugged version of The Cure's "The Walk".

    So even if you can't play an instrument and have no singing talent, you can pick up a $.50 kazoo and easily jam along with this playlist.

    The Kazoo Madness Playlist

    1. San Francisco Bay Blues - Eric Clapton

    2. Seaside Rendezvous - Queen

    3. Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix Experience

    4. Skinned - Blind Melon 

    5. Let

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  • Some time ago I read this article online about how scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that causes a rare disease, which makes those afflicted smell like rotten fish. Fish-odor syndrome (primary trimethylaminuria) is a bodily emission of trimethylamine (TMA). TMA is a byproduct in the breakdown of choline rich foods, such as fish, liver and eggs.

    What a bummer disease.

    Anyway, this story got me thinking about creating a playlst. Could I actually create a playlist of songs about "Smelling Like Fish"? Well, the answer is yes. The majority of the stinky fish songs I found are innuendo dealing with a certain part of the anatomy. And most of them are blues songs with the exception of "Rotten Fish" by Blowfly and "Seafood Taco" by Canned Hamm, which are.... well, just plain wrong.

    If you're aware of any other fish-centric songs that fit this playlist please add them to the comments.

    The Smells Like Fish Playlist

    1. I Want Some Sea Food - Peetie Wheatstraw

    2. No Fish For Me - Al

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  • Every music channel on television has been list crazy for quite some time, and Country Music Television is no exception. This playlist contains the first 25 tracks  as culled from the top 100 country love songs selected by CMT for their The Greatest series.

    CMT selected the songs for the list by polling country music insiders and critics, and there's not much to argue about if you ask me. But lists like this inevitably create controversy as you simply can't please everyone no matter what songs you select. 

    Country music has a long history of tugging at the heartstrings with emotionally gripping love songs, and the songs that made this list are some of the very best known to man according to CMT.

    The playlist contains timeless artists like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, George Jones and Charley Pride. So make a note of it, Valetnine's Day is right around the corner.

    Top 25 Country Love Songs

    1. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton

    2. Always On

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  • Call me old fashioned, but I loved Disney more before they began hiring the pop star of the moment to do their soundtracks. Sorry, but I'll take music from the Jungle Book, The Aristocats or Lady and the Tramp over the Phil Collins soundtracks every day of the week.

    For this playlist I've collected some of the most memorable songs from Walt Disney's animated films and found the best, or most unique cover versions of them. In many cases you'll find that the remake is even better than the original. And even if you don't, the strong melodies Disney is known for help make the playlist seem like an old friend.

    Disney animation continues to do great things with the help of Pixar. And they certainly know how to make money with music. Case in point: Hannah Montana, The Cheetah Girls, High School Musical and The Jonas Brothers. If you're like me, these "artists" make your skin crawl, and the over-glossed Disney sheen makes them even harder to swallow.

    This playlist is the complete opposite.

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  • This playlist contains 18 songs whose titles are an acronym. That is, an abbreviation written using only the first letter of each word in a phrase.

    For those of us who work in technology or spend more time than we should texting, acronyms have become popular to the point of being ridiculous. OMG LOL IHA!

    Well, acronyms are not just for text-happy tweens and computer dorks. Musicians dig 'em too. And they have for quite some time.

    In order to narrow the huge number of acronym songs down a bit, I've selected only tracks with big guitars and sizable cahones for this playlist. This filter helps make for a fine listen if you're into the heavier end of the musical spectrum. It includes metal, punk and hard rock by bands like System of a Down, Black Sabbath, W.A.S.P., Mudvayne, Sex Pistols, The Hives, MxPx, Megadeth, Twisted Sister, Smashing Pumpkins and more.

    TTFN!

    The Heavy Acronym Playlist

    1. A.N.I.C. - Sum 41

    2. B.Y.O.B. - System Of A Down

    3. N.I.B. - Black Sabbath

    4. F.T.W. - The

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  • This playlist features 16 classic punk rock bands covering the music of others, and in many cases the covers are not-so-punk songs. (If you don't know what defines "classic punk", here's a hint: no Grammys or top 40 hits, pre-1990).

    I went through a serious punk phase in high school and it seems many young people still do today. I caught the fever in the early 1980s and was hooked hardcore for a few years. At that time bands like The Sex Pistols and The Ramones had spawned a true underground explosion of punk rock in America with bands like Black Flag, Government Issue, The Dead Kennedys, The Germs and Agent Orange spreading like a venereal disease through the back alleys and high school hallways of America. This playlist contains all of these bands and more.

    It's interesting to hear a collection of covers by the punk bands of the era. Many of them are surprisingly competent while others are complete disasters that capture the essence of what punk rock was before bands like Green Day

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  • I've lived up and down the east coast of the US from New England to South Florida, but over the last couple years I've had the chance to spend a good deal of time in California.  I must say that California is a different world in many ways. Although there is a multitude of natural beauty to be found across America, some of the drives I embarked on in CA offered some of the most breathtaking views I've seen in the U.S.A.

    One drive in particular went from Walnut Creek to Napa Valley, across Marin county to the coast, then down the Pacific Coast Highway, through redwood forests to Sausalito and finally across the Golden Gate bridge into San Francisco.

    For an east coast boy whose only previous experience with California was L.A. proper, it was like being on a alien planet, or maybe Tolkien's Middle Earth. I was awestruck at every turn by the landscape, wineries, architecture and natural beauty. I wanted to celebrate my experience with a California playlist, and for the sake of continuity

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