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Bill Canacci
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Editor, theatergoer and tennis fan. Like to read. Listen to music. Love NYC, Florence, Vienna and, most of all, Cleveland. 🏳️‍🌈
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No. 20: Frozen, Madonna

"You're so consumed with how much you get
You waste your time with hate and regret..."

Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, this mega-hit reached No. 1 in the UK, Italy and Spain (No. 2 in the US).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS08...
Madonna - Frozen (Official Video) [HD]
YouTube video by Madonna
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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No. 21: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana

In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked this fifth on its list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And it has similar accolades from NME, Q, MTV, VH1, the Rock and Roll HOF.

Oh well.
Whatever.
Never mind.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWK...
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by NirvanaVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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No. 22: Jeremy, Pearl Jam

"Try to erase this from the blackboard..."

The award-winning MTV video appears below. The uncensored version is in the comments, along with a story about Trevor Wilson, the kid in the video, who died in 2016.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7BV...
Jeremy - PEARL JAM ("Clean" video version)
YouTube video by Ancient Secrets Wisdom
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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23: Like a Child Again, The Mission

This one will make you feel good ...

"And I'm breathing you in
just like the morning air ...

"You make me happy
and I hope you feel the same
And I'm in heaven
and it feels like a gentle rain ..."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMqU...
Like A Child Again
YouTube video by The Mission - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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If you are planning a visit to New Orleans, a tour with Denise Augustine is a must. She is amazing, and we learned so much from her tour.
#NOLA #Treme

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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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No. 24: Crazy, Seal

Top 10 hit around the world (No. 1 on the Eurochart) was written by Seal and Guy Sigsworth, who also produced the song with Trevor Horn. Music & Media called it a "classy, galloping mix of funk, soul and pop."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fc6...
Seal - Crazy (Official Music Video) [HD]
YouTube video by Warner Records Vault
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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No. 25: Have You Ever Been This Low? by Suede

Lots of people like "Trash," which was released in 1996 and made it to No. 3 in the UK (No. 1 in Finland). But this B side, written by Brett Anderson and Richard Oakes, is the better song IMO.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXVs...
Suede - Have You Ever Been This Low? (Audio Only)
YouTube video by Suede HQ
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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If you visit New Orleans, the best place to stay is Hubbard Mansion on Saint Charles Avenue in the Garden District. Beautiful rooms and the warmest hospitality. #NOLA #NewOrleans

www.hubbardmansion.com
Hubbard Mansion
An elegant Greek revival home that features five guest rooms with suite combinations providing modern luxuries in the spirit of historic style and elegance.
www.hubbardmansion.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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No. 26: Scar Tissue, Red Hot Chili Peppers

The first single from "Californication" reached No. 9 in America (No. 1 in Iceland, No. 2 in Poland, No. 4 in Canada), and won Best Rock Song at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzJj...
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Scar Tissue [Official Music Video] [HD UPGRADE]
YouTube video by Red Hot Chili Peppers
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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No. 27: Believe, Lenny Kravitz

This global Top 10 hit only made it to No. 60 on Billboard's Hot 100. The amazing guitar solo is performed by Craig Ross. Rolling Stone compared the "string-laden" coda to the rock classic "Layla."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=spPW...
Lenny Kravitz - Believe
YouTube video by LennyKravitzVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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No. 28: Vanity Fair, The Ocean Blue

"Echoes of the truth somewhere..."

Became a fan of this ethereal group from Hershey, PA while in college. Signed to Sire Records, this song from their debut just glides along and keeps you moving.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Dn...
Vanity Fair
YouTube video by The Ocean Blue - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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No. 29: Freedom '90, George Michael

Slant has this at No. 30 in its 100 Best Singles of the 1990s. Rolling Stone ranked it 126 in its 500 Best Songs of All Time. Billboard: 39 in its 500 Best Pop Songs list.

Miss you, George!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYA...
George Michael - Freedom! ’90 (Official Video)
YouTube video by georgemichaelVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
You can do it Felix!
Felix Aliassime after reaching Paris Masters final:
November 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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No. 30: My Love is Your Love, Whitney Houston

Both the original reggae-influenced version produced by Wyclef Jean and this dance mix were released. Top 10 in 18 countries, the song also made it to No. 1 on Billboard’s Club chart.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3d_...
My Love Is Your Love (Jonathan Peters Radio Mix)
YouTube video by Whitney Houston - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Near misses 40-31

That's the Way Love Goes, Janet Jackson
Disarm, Smashing Pumpkins
Lucky You, Lightning Seeds
Home, Depeche Mode
The Power, Suede
U R The Best Thing, D:Ream
Great Big No, Lemonheads
I Should've Known, Aimee Mann
Hope of Deliverance, Paul McCartney
Early Morning, a-ha
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Near misses 50-41

Will You Be There, MJ
I Try, Macy Gray
Mr. Jones, Counting Crows
Wonderwall, Oasis
Killing of a Flash Boy, Suede
Today, Smashing Pumpkins
Private Universe, Crowded House
You Think You Know Her, Cause & Effect
World in My Eyes, Mode
Until the End of the World, U2
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Thank you @tansleyjames.bsky.social for the #80sTop30 ... loved seeing everyone's picks. Based on everyone's picks, I'm going to predict two Bowie and two Tears for Fears in the Bluesky Top30 ... we shall see.
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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No. 1: Never Let Me Down Again

My favorite song by Depeche Mode was released on my 18th birthday in 1987. At first I didn’t know what to make of the layers of sounds — but I had to keep listening. And I have never stopped “taking a ride…”

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyzV...
Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix)
YouTube video by Depeche Mode - Topic
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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TMN Music Premiere
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Depeche Mode - In The End
In The End (from the Memento Mori Sessions)
YouTube video by Depeche Mode - Topic
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October 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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No. 2: The Sun Always Shines on TV

My favorite by a-ha. After I heard it, I bought "Hunting High and Low," and I've been a mega-fan of the band ever since. A No. 1 hit in the UK and Ireland, it made it to the top 10 in 12 other countries.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ir...
a-ha - The Sun Always Shines on T.V. (Official Video)
YouTube video by a-ha
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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No. 3: New Years Day

One of my favorites by U2, this went Top 10 in Ireland, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands. Wiki says the bassline stemmed from Adam Clayton trying to figure out the chords to Visage's Fade to Grey during a soundcheck.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeYC...
U2 - New Year's Day (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by U2VEVO
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October 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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No. 4: When Doves Cry

My favorite by Prince reached No. 1 in the US and Canada. Rolling Stone ranks this No. 37 on its Greatest Songs of All Time list. I first heard it when I was 14 during lunch at school. You just knew it was special.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG3V...
Prince and the Revolution - When Doves Cry (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Prince
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Reposted by Bill Canacci
João Fonseca’s reaction after beating Davidovich Fokina in the Basel final to win the biggest title of his life.

Big celebration from his family.

He kneels and puts his head on the court.

Beautiful, historic scenes.

🇧🇷🥹
October 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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João Fonseca after beating Davidovich Fokina in the Basel final

“To my family, I’m gonna talk but I can’t look at you. 🥹 They believed in me since I was a kid. It’s a pleasure to be your kid.“

“I watched on tv Roger playing this tournament since I was young and winning like 10 times.“

🇧🇷💛
October 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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João Fonseca with his Basel trophy.

To win the biggest title of his career in the place where he watched his idol Roger Federer lift this same trophy so many times.

What a moment.

What a player.

What a future. 🇧🇷🏆🥹
October 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM