Bill Canacci
@billcanacci.bsky.social
Editor, theatergoer, tennis fan. Like to read. Enjoy a good #MusicChallenge. Love NYC, Florence, Vienna and, most of all, Cleveland. 🏳️🌈
#StrictlyInstrumental
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No. 12: Classical Gas, Mason Williams
Originally released in 1968, the song reached No. 2 and won three Grammys: Best Instrumental Composition; Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental; and Best Instrumental Arrangement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NE6...
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No. 12: Classical Gas, Mason Williams
Originally released in 1968, the song reached No. 2 and won three Grammys: Best Instrumental Composition; Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental; and Best Instrumental Arrangement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NE6...
Mason Williams - Classical Gas (1968)
YouTube video by vintage video clips
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February 17, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 12: Classical Gas, Mason Williams
Originally released in 1968, the song reached No. 2 and won three Grammys: Best Instrumental Composition; Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental; and Best Instrumental Arrangement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NE6...
#MusicChallenge
No. 12: Classical Gas, Mason Williams
Originally released in 1968, the song reached No. 2 and won three Grammys: Best Instrumental Composition; Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental; and Best Instrumental Arrangement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NE6...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 13: Rise, Herb Alpert
Written by Andy Armer and Randy Alpert (Herb's nephew), this reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1979. The recording also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7O3...
#MusicChallenge
No. 13: Rise, Herb Alpert
Written by Andy Armer and Randy Alpert (Herb's nephew), this reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1979. The recording also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7O3...
Herb Alpert - Rise
YouTube video by Herb Alpert
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February 16, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 13: Rise, Herb Alpert
Written by Andy Armer and Randy Alpert (Herb's nephew), this reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1979. The recording also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7O3...
#MusicChallenge
No. 13: Rise, Herb Alpert
Written by Andy Armer and Randy Alpert (Herb's nephew), this reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1979. The recording also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7O3...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 14: Por Una Cabeza, Carlos Gardel
This scene from "A Scent of a Woman" is a great way to begin the day. Performed by The Tango Project, it was filmed in Manhattan at the Pierre Hotel's Cotillion Ballroom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2zT...
#MusicChallenge
No. 14: Por Una Cabeza, Carlos Gardel
This scene from "A Scent of a Woman" is a great way to begin the day. Performed by The Tango Project, it was filmed in Manhattan at the Pierre Hotel's Cotillion Ballroom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2zT...
The Tango - Scent of a Woman (4/8) Movie CLIP (1992) HD
YouTube video by Movieclips
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February 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 14: Por Una Cabeza, Carlos Gardel
This scene from "A Scent of a Woman" is a great way to begin the day. Performed by The Tango Project, it was filmed in Manhattan at the Pierre Hotel's Cotillion Ballroom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2zT...
#MusicChallenge
No. 14: Por Una Cabeza, Carlos Gardel
This scene from "A Scent of a Woman" is a great way to begin the day. Performed by The Tango Project, it was filmed in Manhattan at the Pierre Hotel's Cotillion Ballroom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2zT...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 15: Joy, Apollo 100
A pop version of the 1723 composition "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach, this reached No. 6 on Billboard in January 1972. The short-lived band was led by Tom Parker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ip...
#MusicChallenge
No. 15: Joy, Apollo 100
A pop version of the 1723 composition "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach, this reached No. 6 on Billboard in January 1972. The short-lived band was led by Tom Parker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ip...
Joy
YouTube video by Apollo 100 - Topic
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February 14, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 15: Joy, Apollo 100
A pop version of the 1723 composition "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach, this reached No. 6 on Billboard in January 1972. The short-lived band was led by Tom Parker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ip...
#MusicChallenge
No. 15: Joy, Apollo 100
A pop version of the 1723 composition "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach, this reached No. 6 on Billboard in January 1972. The short-lived band was led by Tom Parker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ip...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 16: James Bond theme, Monty Norman
There are many different versions of the Bond theme, depending on the movie. For "Dr. No," the theme was arranged by John Barry. Artists from Count Basie to Moby have covered the song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQV...
#MusicChallenge
No. 16: James Bond theme, Monty Norman
There are many different versions of the Bond theme, depending on the movie. For "Dr. No," the theme was arranged by John Barry. Artists from Count Basie to Moby have covered the song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQV...
The James Bond Theme Suite
YouTube video by Talbot Street Productions
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February 13, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 16: James Bond theme, Monty Norman
There are many different versions of the Bond theme, depending on the movie. For "Dr. No," the theme was arranged by John Barry. Artists from Count Basie to Moby have covered the song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQV...
#MusicChallenge
No. 16: James Bond theme, Monty Norman
There are many different versions of the Bond theme, depending on the movie. For "Dr. No," the theme was arranged by John Barry. Artists from Count Basie to Moby have covered the song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQV...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 17: “Superman” theme, John Williams
The score for the 1978 film was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. A reimagined version of Williams' theme is used in James Gunn's 2025 film "Superman."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=utik...
#MusicChallenge
No. 17: “Superman” theme, John Williams
The score for the 1978 film was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. A reimagined version of Williams' theme is used in James Gunn's 2025 film "Superman."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=utik...
John Williams & Saito Kinen Orchestra - Superman March (Live at Suntory Hall, 2023)
YouTube video by Deutsche Grammophon - DG
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February 12, 2026 at 6:59 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 17: “Superman” theme, John Williams
The score for the 1978 film was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. A reimagined version of Williams' theme is used in James Gunn's 2025 film "Superman."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=utik...
#MusicChallenge
No. 17: “Superman” theme, John Williams
The score for the 1978 film was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. A reimagined version of Williams' theme is used in James Gunn's 2025 film "Superman."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=utik...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 18: Flying Theme from “E.T.,” John Williams
The most iconic part of the Academy and Grammy Award-winning score.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1-...
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No. 18: Flying Theme from “E.T.,” John Williams
The most iconic part of the Academy and Grammy Award-winning score.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1-...
John Williams Conducts Flying Theme From E.T (John Williams) [1080 Remastered]
YouTube video by martyprod2
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February 11, 2026 at 6:35 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 18: Flying Theme from “E.T.,” John Williams
The most iconic part of the Academy and Grammy Award-winning score.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1-...
#MusicChallenge
No. 18: Flying Theme from “E.T.,” John Williams
The most iconic part of the Academy and Grammy Award-winning score.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1-...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 19: Hedwig’s Theme (“Harry Potter”), John Williams
First heard in the prologue to "Philosopher's Stone," a portion of this music appears in every subsequent film, as well as in the "Fantastic Beasts" series.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtHr...
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No. 19: Hedwig’s Theme (“Harry Potter”), John Williams
First heard in the prologue to "Philosopher's Stone," a portion of this music appears in every subsequent film, as well as in the "Fantastic Beasts" series.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtHr...
Hedwig's Theme
YouTube video by John Williams - Topic
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February 10, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 19: Hedwig’s Theme (“Harry Potter”), John Williams
First heard in the prologue to "Philosopher's Stone," a portion of this music appears in every subsequent film, as well as in the "Fantastic Beasts" series.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtHr...
#MusicChallenge
No. 19: Hedwig’s Theme (“Harry Potter”), John Williams
First heard in the prologue to "Philosopher's Stone," a portion of this music appears in every subsequent film, as well as in the "Fantastic Beasts" series.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtHr...
Reposted by Bill Canacci
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#MusicChallenge
No. 20: The Heart Asks Pleasure First (“The Piano”), Michael Nyman
Beautiful theme from the Oscar-winning film. Included with the 1993 UK release, this mix was not available in the US until the soundtrack was remastered in 2004. www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOS...
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No. 20: The Heart Asks Pleasure First (“The Piano”), Michael Nyman
Beautiful theme from the Oscar-winning film. Included with the 1993 UK release, this mix was not available in the US until the soundtrack was remastered in 2004. www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOS...
The Heart Asks Pleasure First / The Promise (Edit)
YouTube video by Michael Nyman - Topic
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February 9, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 20: The Heart Asks Pleasure First (“The Piano”), Michael Nyman
Beautiful theme from the Oscar-winning film. Included with the 1993 UK release, this mix was not available in the US until the soundtrack was remastered in 2004. www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOS...
#MusicChallenge
No. 20: The Heart Asks Pleasure First (“The Piano”), Michael Nyman
Beautiful theme from the Oscar-winning film. Included with the 1993 UK release, this mix was not available in the US until the soundtrack was remastered in 2004. www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOS...
Reposted by Bill Canacci
Interesting interview with Michael Pollan on the nature of consciousness and our struggles with AI. #consciousness #AI #Science #Philosopy
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/m...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/m...
Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Interesting interview with Michael Pollan on the nature of consciousness and our struggles with AI. #consciousness #AI #Science #Philosopy
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/m...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/m...
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#MusicChallenge
No. 21: "Hawaii Five-O" theme, Morton Stevens
The Ventures reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 with their cover version in 1969, but the Emmy-winning song was written by the director of music for CBS West Coast operations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpxJ...
#MusicChallenge
No. 21: "Hawaii Five-O" theme, Morton Stevens
The Ventures reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 with their cover version in 1969, but the Emmy-winning song was written by the director of music for CBS West Coast operations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpxJ...
Hawaii Five-O 1968 - 1980 Opening and Closing Theme HD
YouTube video by TeeVees Greatest
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February 8, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 21: "Hawaii Five-O" theme, Morton Stevens
The Ventures reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 with their cover version in 1969, but the Emmy-winning song was written by the director of music for CBS West Coast operations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpxJ...
#MusicChallenge
No. 21: "Hawaii Five-O" theme, Morton Stevens
The Ventures reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 with their cover version in 1969, but the Emmy-winning song was written by the director of music for CBS West Coast operations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpxJ...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 22: Hymn, Moby
The first track from the 1995 album "Everything is Wrong" is not the same version as the single, which was a club hit. This version is also available on the compilation album "MobySongs."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Kq...
#MusicChallenge
No. 22: Hymn, Moby
The first track from the 1995 album "Everything is Wrong" is not the same version as the single, which was a club hit. This version is also available on the compilation album "MobySongs."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Kq...
Moby - Hymn
YouTube video by That Bloke (Who likes music)
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 22: Hymn, Moby
The first track from the 1995 album "Everything is Wrong" is not the same version as the single, which was a club hit. This version is also available on the compilation album "MobySongs."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Kq...
#MusicChallenge
No. 22: Hymn, Moby
The first track from the 1995 album "Everything is Wrong" is not the same version as the single, which was a club hit. This version is also available on the compilation album "MobySongs."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Kq...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 23: Children, Robert Miles
Massive 1996 hit reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Austria and Spain. In 2025, Billboard ranked it among the best dance songs ever. Miles died from metastatic cancer in 2017. He was only 47.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC5c...
#MusicChallenge
No. 23: Children, Robert Miles
Massive 1996 hit reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Austria and Spain. In 2025, Billboard ranked it among the best dance songs ever. Miles died from metastatic cancer in 2017. He was only 47.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC5c...
Robert Miles - Children [Dream Version]
YouTube video by Robert Miles
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February 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 23: Children, Robert Miles
Massive 1996 hit reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Austria and Spain. In 2025, Billboard ranked it among the best dance songs ever. Miles died from metastatic cancer in 2017. He was only 47.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC5c...
#MusicChallenge
No. 23: Children, Robert Miles
Massive 1996 hit reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Austria and Spain. In 2025, Billboard ranked it among the best dance songs ever. Miles died from metastatic cancer in 2017. He was only 47.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC5c...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 24: Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Smashing Pumpkins
Beautiful opening of the band's Grammy-nominated album. The track was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, a category awarded from 1969 to 2011.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T1j...
#MusicChallenge
No. 24: Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Smashing Pumpkins
Beautiful opening of the band's Grammy-nominated album. The track was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, a category awarded from 1969 to 2011.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T1j...
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (Remastered 2012)
YouTube video by The Smashing Pumpkins - Topic
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February 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 24: Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Smashing Pumpkins
Beautiful opening of the band's Grammy-nominated album. The track was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, a category awarded from 1969 to 2011.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T1j...
#MusicChallenge
No. 24: Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Smashing Pumpkins
Beautiful opening of the band's Grammy-nominated album. The track was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, a category awarded from 1969 to 2011.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T1j...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 25: Oscillate Wildly, The Smiths
Almost made my Top 10 during #Top30TheSmiths challenge. One of the B sides to "How Soon Is Now," it's also included in the "Best II" compilation. I always thought it sounded like a TV theme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYU...
#MusicChallenge
No. 25: Oscillate Wildly, The Smiths
Almost made my Top 10 during #Top30TheSmiths challenge. One of the B sides to "How Soon Is Now," it's also included in the "Best II" compilation. I always thought it sounded like a TV theme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYU...
Oscillate Wildly (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
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February 4, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 25: Oscillate Wildly, The Smiths
Almost made my Top 10 during #Top30TheSmiths challenge. One of the B sides to "How Soon Is Now," it's also included in the "Best II" compilation. I always thought it sounded like a TV theme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYU...
#MusicChallenge
No. 25: Oscillate Wildly, The Smiths
Almost made my Top 10 during #Top30TheSmiths challenge. One of the B sides to "How Soon Is Now," it's also included in the "Best II" compilation. I always thought it sounded like a TV theme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYU...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 26: Feels So Good, Chuck Mangione
Released in 1978, the title track from his '77 album reached No. 4 in America. Nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, it lost to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKp7...
#MusicChallenge
No. 26: Feels So Good, Chuck Mangione
Released in 1978, the title track from his '77 album reached No. 4 in America. Nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, it lost to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKp7...
Feels So Good
YouTube video by Chuck Mangione - Topic
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February 3, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 26: Feels So Good, Chuck Mangione
Released in 1978, the title track from his '77 album reached No. 4 in America. Nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, it lost to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKp7...
#MusicChallenge
No. 26: Feels So Good, Chuck Mangione
Released in 1978, the title track from his '77 album reached No. 4 in America. Nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, it lost to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKp7...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 27: Green Onions, Booker T & the M.G.'s
Released in 1962, the song reached No. 3 on the Hot 100. In 1980, it made it to No. 7 in the UK after its use in the film "Quadrophenia." In 1999, it received a Grammy HOF Award.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oox...
#MusicChallenge
No. 27: Green Onions, Booker T & the M.G.'s
Released in 1962, the song reached No. 3 on the Hot 100. In 1980, it made it to No. 7 in the UK after its use in the film "Quadrophenia." In 1999, it received a Grammy HOF Award.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oox...
Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions (Official Audio)
YouTube video by RHINO
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February 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 27: Green Onions, Booker T & the M.G.'s
Released in 1962, the song reached No. 3 on the Hot 100. In 1980, it made it to No. 7 in the UK after its use in the film "Quadrophenia." In 1999, it received a Grammy HOF Award.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oox...
#MusicChallenge
No. 27: Green Onions, Booker T & the M.G.'s
Released in 1962, the song reached No. 3 on the Hot 100. In 1980, it made it to No. 7 in the UK after its use in the film "Quadrophenia." In 1999, it received a Grammy HOF Award.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oox...
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
No. 28: “The Pink Panther” theme, Henry Mancini
Released in 1963, the three-time Grammy Award-winning song (it was also nominated for an Academy Award) featured sax playing by Plas Johnson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDoD...
#MusicChallenge
No. 28: “The Pink Panther” theme, Henry Mancini
Released in 1963, the three-time Grammy Award-winning song (it was also nominated for an Academy Award) featured sax playing by Plas Johnson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDoD...
Henry Mancini - The Pink Panther Theme (Official Audio)
YouTube video by HenryManciniVEVO
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February 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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#MusicChallenge
No. 28: “The Pink Panther” theme, Henry Mancini
Released in 1963, the three-time Grammy Award-winning song (it was also nominated for an Academy Award) featured sax playing by Plas Johnson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDoD...
#MusicChallenge
No. 28: “The Pink Panther” theme, Henry Mancini
Released in 1963, the three-time Grammy Award-winning song (it was also nominated for an Academy Award) featured sax playing by Plas Johnson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDoD...
#StrictlyInstrumental
35. Sanford and Son theme, Quincy Jones
34. Jaws theme, John Williams
33. Jurassic Park, JW
32. March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, JW
31. Mission Impossible, Lalo Schifrin
30. S.W.A.T. theme, Rhythm Heritage (Barry De Vorzon)
29. A Taste of Honey, Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass
35. Sanford and Son theme, Quincy Jones
34. Jaws theme, John Williams
33. Jurassic Park, JW
32. March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, JW
31. Mission Impossible, Lalo Schifrin
30. S.W.A.T. theme, Rhythm Heritage (Barry De Vorzon)
29. A Taste of Honey, Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass
January 31, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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35. Sanford and Son theme, Quincy Jones
34. Jaws theme, John Williams
33. Jurassic Park, JW
32. March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, JW
31. Mission Impossible, Lalo Schifrin
30. S.W.A.T. theme, Rhythm Heritage (Barry De Vorzon)
29. A Taste of Honey, Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass
35. Sanford and Son theme, Quincy Jones
34. Jaws theme, John Williams
33. Jurassic Park, JW
32. March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, JW
31. Mission Impossible, Lalo Schifrin
30. S.W.A.T. theme, Rhythm Heritage (Barry De Vorzon)
29. A Taste of Honey, Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass
#StrictlyInstrumental
43. Axel F, Harold Faltermeyer
42. Sandstorm, Darude
41. The Look of Love (Part IV), ABC
40. Agent Orange, Depeche
39. Nothing to Fear, Mode
38. Pop Corn, Gershon Kinglsey (Hot Butter)
37. Soulful Strut, Young-Holt Unlimited
36. "Hill Street Blues" theme, Mike Post
43. Axel F, Harold Faltermeyer
42. Sandstorm, Darude
41. The Look of Love (Part IV), ABC
40. Agent Orange, Depeche
39. Nothing to Fear, Mode
38. Pop Corn, Gershon Kinglsey (Hot Butter)
37. Soulful Strut, Young-Holt Unlimited
36. "Hill Street Blues" theme, Mike Post
January 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
43. Axel F, Harold Faltermeyer
42. Sandstorm, Darude
41. The Look of Love (Part IV), ABC
40. Agent Orange, Depeche
39. Nothing to Fear, Mode
38. Pop Corn, Gershon Kinglsey (Hot Butter)
37. Soulful Strut, Young-Holt Unlimited
36. "Hill Street Blues" theme, Mike Post
43. Axel F, Harold Faltermeyer
42. Sandstorm, Darude
41. The Look of Love (Part IV), ABC
40. Agent Orange, Depeche
39. Nothing to Fear, Mode
38. Pop Corn, Gershon Kinglsey (Hot Butter)
37. Soulful Strut, Young-Holt Unlimited
36. "Hill Street Blues" theme, Mike Post
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
Near misses
50. Music Box Dancer, Frank Mills
49. Watermark, Enya
48. Warehouse Requiem, Guru Josh
47. “Chariots of Fire” theme, Vangelis
46. Evitar, a-ha
45. Soviet, Electronic
44. Nadia’s Theme, Barry De Vorzon, Perry Botkin Jr.
more to come...
#MusicChallenge
Near misses
50. Music Box Dancer, Frank Mills
49. Watermark, Enya
48. Warehouse Requiem, Guru Josh
47. “Chariots of Fire” theme, Vangelis
46. Evitar, a-ha
45. Soviet, Electronic
44. Nadia’s Theme, Barry De Vorzon, Perry Botkin Jr.
more to come...
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
#MusicChallenge
Near misses
50. Music Box Dancer, Frank Mills
49. Watermark, Enya
48. Warehouse Requiem, Guru Josh
47. “Chariots of Fire” theme, Vangelis
46. Evitar, a-ha
45. Soviet, Electronic
44. Nadia’s Theme, Barry De Vorzon, Perry Botkin Jr.
more to come...
#MusicChallenge
Near misses
50. Music Box Dancer, Frank Mills
49. Watermark, Enya
48. Warehouse Requiem, Guru Josh
47. “Chariots of Fire” theme, Vangelis
46. Evitar, a-ha
45. Soviet, Electronic
44. Nadia’s Theme, Barry De Vorzon, Perry Botkin Jr.
more to come...
#a-haMusicChallenge2026
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No. 1: The Sun Always Shines on TV
A Top-10 song in 14 countries (but not the US), this follow-up to "Take on Me" hit No. 1 in the UK and Ireland. The video was shot at St. Alban's Church in Teddington, a suburb of London.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ir...
#MusicChallenge
No. 1: The Sun Always Shines on TV
A Top-10 song in 14 countries (but not the US), this follow-up to "Take on Me" hit No. 1 in the UK and Ireland. The video was shot at St. Alban's Church in Teddington, a suburb of London.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ir...
a-ha - The Sun Always Shines on T.V. (Official Video)
YouTube video by a-ha
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January 31, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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No. 1: The Sun Always Shines on TV
A Top-10 song in 14 countries (but not the US), this follow-up to "Take on Me" hit No. 1 in the UK and Ireland. The video was shot at St. Alban's Church in Teddington, a suburb of London.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ir...
#MusicChallenge
No. 1: The Sun Always Shines on TV
A Top-10 song in 14 countries (but not the US), this follow-up to "Take on Me" hit No. 1 in the UK and Ireland. The video was shot at St. Alban's Church in Teddington, a suburb of London.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ir...
#a-haMusicChallenge2026 #MusicChallenge
No. 2: Scoundrel Days
"We believe through their lies and the hating
that love goes free..."
The title track from the second album was written by Paul and Magne. It was one of the highlights of the 2022 show at Radio City
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY-O....
No. 2: Scoundrel Days
"We believe through their lies and the hating
that love goes free..."
The title track from the second album was written by Paul and Magne. It was one of the highlights of the 2022 show at Radio City
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY-O....
Scoundrel Days
YouTube video by A-ha - Topic
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January 30, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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No. 2: Scoundrel Days
"We believe through their lies and the hating
that love goes free..."
The title track from the second album was written by Paul and Magne. It was one of the highlights of the 2022 show at Radio City
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY-O....
No. 2: Scoundrel Days
"We believe through their lies and the hating
that love goes free..."
The title track from the second album was written by Paul and Magne. It was one of the highlights of the 2022 show at Radio City
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY-O....
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No. 1: Imagine, John Lennon
"It isn't hard to do..."
Written by the ex-Beatle and Yoko, the original 1971 release went to No. 1 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand (3 in the US). In the UK, it was released in 1975, '80, '88 and '99.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=msD4...
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No. 1: Imagine, John Lennon
"It isn't hard to do..."
Written by the ex-Beatle and Yoko, the original 1971 release went to No. 1 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand (3 in the US). In the UK, it was released in 1975, '80, '88 and '99.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=msD4...
John Lennon - Imagine (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Michael Anderson
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January 30, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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No. 1: Imagine, John Lennon
"It isn't hard to do..."
Written by the ex-Beatle and Yoko, the original 1971 release went to No. 1 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand (3 in the US). In the UK, it was released in 1975, '80, '88 and '99.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=msD4...
#MusicChallenge
No. 1: Imagine, John Lennon
"It isn't hard to do..."
Written by the ex-Beatle and Yoko, the original 1971 release went to No. 1 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand (3 in the US). In the UK, it was released in 1975, '80, '88 and '99.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=msD4...