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100 songs from 100 years in 100 days.

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2000

And today, our century-long journey arrives at its end. I hope you've had as much fun reading/listening to it as I have writing it. I've never finished a project this grand before. It feels... liberating. Like I beat the odds. Far too often, I was tempted to just give up. But I pushed myself long and hard to keep these years rolling out on time. I learned alot from this experience, and I can only hope you all have too.   And so, I leave you in this new millennium with a genre that, until now,

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1999

I decided to go back to basics for the final entry. No pop, no rap, not even rock. This blog was started by a fan of big band, and that's the note I want to end on. A reminder to celebrate the classics, regardless of what year you were born. Like the old song goes, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).   I leave you with Tony Bennet. He's been in the game since 1949, and he's still going strong today. He might even be turning Lady Gaga into the next great jazz singer. Someone's g

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1998

Double feature as we approach our Closing Time on this fine Sunday morning. I'm going to miss making these. Who knows, if enough people want one, I might do another one featuring recordings from the 19th century, rare as they may be. In the meantime, check back in 1999 and I'll hit you Baby, One More Time. Word of warning, though: It's not a pop song. Britney Spears and Semisonic.

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1997

As it happens, this entry was written on the day of Leonard Nimoy's death. I can only wonder how many more will have passed by the time it releases.   A fitting theme for a year this late.   Elton John, with Candle in the Wind (1997).

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1996

The theme of today is change and precedence. Go back to previous years and ask yourself if you could ever recognize the music as being from the same century, but still we see slow and steady progression.   In 1976, I played Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise.   In 1995, Coolio sampled Wonder's beat and rhythm to create Gangsta's Paradise.   And in 1996, we come full circle with Weird Al's controversial parody, Amish Paradise.   We will always build on what we know. Nothing comes into being

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1995

Only the second rap song, and first time posting a music video. And already 5 years from the end. Oh well...   Gangsta's Paradise, by Coolio and L.V.

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1994

I think what I'll remember the most about this series is simply the fact that I completed it. At first, I only started this blog to see how far I'd make it before I tired out or lost interest. I figured I'd barely make it to the 1910s. Now, the year is 1994, and in a few short years, we will have closure.   For accompanying me throughout this journey through time, you have my thanks. It's been a long road.   Streets of Philadelphia. Here's Bruce Springsteen.

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1993

Holy shit. I was born this year! In real life! Holy shit!   Is it too late to go back yet?   Thought so.   Inner Circle, with Bad Boys.

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1992

The 20th century reads like the plot of the greatest movie in the world. We have the introduction and early conflict in the 1900s and early 1910s, the drastic shift in the way the entire world operates from 1914 to 1950, the tense, seemingly endless despair that kept the entire world afraid for their lives between 1950 and 1989, and now, with the wall torn down, the war over, and the world (mostly) at peace for the first time in a century, all that leaves us with is the epilogue.   Enjoy these

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1991

"...Today announced the complete dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. On December 31st, 1991, all Soviet Institutions are to cease operation, and the nation will be replaced, both in name and in function, by the new Russian Federation. A new era is beginning. Not just for Russia, but for all of humanity."   The Wind of Change. This is The Scorpions.

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1990

It's official. Germany is whole again. Gorbachev has adopted a new title as "President" of the Soviet Union. The Cold War is finally coming to an end, and I can't wait.   M.C. Hammer - U Can't Touch This.

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1989

Ich Bin Ein Berliner.   This is Billy Joel, with We Didn't Start the Fire.

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1988

For the first time in twelve years, both the United States and the USSR attended the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. Times are changing, people. The new day looks to be a bright one. At the very least, we probably won't blow each other up tomorrow.   Smooth Criminal. Here's Michael Jackson.

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1987

"We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gor

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1986

Perestroika, or "restructuring," is a radical new idea floating around the Politburo. Though it promises not to shake the framework of the USSR too harshly, the proposal of democratic elections has shocked traditionalists. As the Russian economy continues to stagnate, Gorbachev's proposed reform package may either be the only thing preventing war, or perhaps the catalyst of one.   Europe - The Final Countdown

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1985

Following the early death of Soviet General Secretary Konstantin Chernenko, Politburo officials announced that up-and-comer Mikhail Gorbachev would succeed his position as head of the Communist Party. Following the announcement, speculation has arisen over Gorbachev's controversial belief in "Glastnost," as some believe it will push the already difficult relationship between eastern and western powers past its breaking point. Others see reform as necessary in today's increasingly globalized worl

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1984

"Colombian government forces working in collaboration with American anti-drug officials destroy more than $1 billion worth of cocaine in a series of raids against cocaine production facilities hidden deep in the jungles of Colombia."   We have always been at war with drugs.   Eurythmics, with Sex Crime (1984).

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1983

If what President Reagan says is true, and we really do have the technology to survive a nuclear strike, then there's no telling where this may go. The Soviets aren't going to take this lying down, and the day may come for the President to put his money where his mouth is. With the Cold War escalating, and tensions higher than they've been in 20 years, this may prove to be the straw that broke the camel's back.   Maybe this one will be the war to end all wars. No people, no war. Third time's t

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1982

I find it hard to sympathize with Argentina. Their government willfully provoked British retaliation when they invaded the Falklands. Such a quick end to the conflict can be taken as consolation, considering the length of some of the other wars we've had over this century.   My only hope is that this doesn't cause the rest of the world to boil over. The planet is a powder keg, looking for any excuse to light a match.   Anyway, this is Survivor. Eye of the Tiger.

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1981

As we come in on the edge of the century, I feel we can safely say that they don't, in fact, write 'em like that anymore. The sad part is that they won't even be writing them like this in a few decades.   The Greg Kihn Band. This is The Breakup Song.

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1980

As I watch the year tick up with every single post, I can't believe we've already reached the 80's. I've got a few ideas for this decade, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed planning them.   Let's just ram right into this crazy decade face-first. It's The Police, with Don't Stand So Close To Me.

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1979

Another bri... Decade has reached its end. We're coming up on the home stretch, but that doesn't mean we're slowing down. Quite the contrary, to quote another badass 70's rock band that I missed the boat on: "B-b-b-b-baaaaby, you just aaaaaaaaain't seen n-n-n-nothin' yet!"   Electric Light Orchestra: Don't Bring Me Down.

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1978

This might be a sin of some kind, but I'm just not a disco guy. So, when '78 rolled around, and featuring disco grew inevitable, the damn Bee Gees started appearing in my nightmares and threatened to break my legs if I didn't feature Stayin' Alive.   So, I made a compromise. Behold: a disco song that I actually really like.   Donna Summer, with Heaven Knows.

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1977

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmbQx5u5i7w   Alot of you may be wondering why Hotel California isn't this year's featured song. It's not because I don't like it, or that it's incessantly overplayed on classic stations, or even that I necessarily prefer this song. I just wanted to go against the grain for once. A few of the spots on this blog have gone to the obvious choice for featured song, but not this year. This year, we have something unexpected, if only slightly.   Fleetwood Mac, with

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1976

Those of you feeling the heat in Britain this summer, I offer you Stevie Wonder.   Pastime Paradise.

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