Bill Ferencz
@thearcade.bsky.social
Toronto based creator of the seven decade music mix station The Arcade and host producer of the Top 600 music countdown live hour (Tuesdays at 7pm ET)
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A calm day at home with the family and while it isn't silent thanks to the ᗯᕮᕮKᕮᑎᗪ SᑭIᑎ, it's a nice throwback to 1965.
Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
January 31, 2026 at 6:58 PM
A calm day at home with the family and while it isn't silent thanks to the ᗯᕮᕮKᕮᑎᗪ SᑭIᑎ, it's a nice throwback to 1965.
Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
And one more from Tuesday - #97.
The countdown continues next Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile).
There are only 8 shows left.
The countdown continues next Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile).
There are only 8 shows left.
Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)
YouTube video by Deep Purple - Topic
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 6:18 AM
And one more from Tuesday - #97.
The countdown continues next Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile).
There are only 8 shows left.
The countdown continues next Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile).
There are only 8 shows left.
#98 went something like this.
Actually, exactly like this.
Actually, exactly like this.
The Rolling Stones - Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by ABKCOVEVO
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 6:15 AM
#98 went something like this.
Actually, exactly like this.
Actually, exactly like this.
Tuesday's show reached the Top 100 and we wrapped up the program with three more entries, the first of which came in at #99.
Whole Lotta Love (Remaster)
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin - Topic
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Tuesday's show reached the Top 100 and we wrapped up the program with three more entries, the first of which came in at #99.
And just like that, we arrived at the door of the Top 100 songs of all time (subjective the list may be). Somewhat shockingly still, #100 ended up this, 'cause I guess not even the Orange Menace is able to ruin it for those of us who like to shake our asses to it.
Back with 3 more songs tomorrow.
Back with 3 more songs tomorrow.
Village People - YMCA (OFFICIAL Music Video 1978)
YouTube video by Village People
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 5:13 AM
And just like that, we arrived at the door of the Top 100 songs of all time (subjective the list may be). Somewhat shockingly still, #100 ended up this, 'cause I guess not even the Orange Menace is able to ruin it for those of us who like to shake our asses to it.
Back with 3 more songs tomorrow.
Back with 3 more songs tomorrow.
#101 had us park in the last year of the last century. And then nothing happened when Y2K arrived.
Texas - Summer Son (Official Video)
YouTube video by Texas
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 AM
#101 had us park in the last year of the last century. And then nothing happened when Y2K arrived.
Let's continue with what happened on Tuesday, at least as far as the Top 600 music countdown on The Arcade (linkn in my profile) was concerned.
This came in at #102. These boys again?
This came in at #102. These boys again?
A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by AFlockOfSeagullsVEVO
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Let's continue with what happened on Tuesday, at least as far as the Top 600 music countdown on The Arcade (linkn in my profile) was concerned.
This came in at #102. These boys again?
This came in at #102. These boys again?
And finally for today is that little souvenir of a terrible year at #103.
More tomorrow.
More tomorrow.
The Sundays - Here's Where The Story Ends
YouTube video by TheSundaysVEVO
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 AM
And finally for today is that little souvenir of a terrible year at #103.
More tomorrow.
More tomorrow.
#104 broke the 80s mold.
But we were ready.
But we were ready.
Sweet - The Ballroom Blitz - Promo Clip (OFFICIAL)
YouTube video by Official Sweet Channel
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 6:02 AM
#104 broke the 80s mold.
But we were ready.
But we were ready.
#105 of the Top 600 kept the 80s theme going.
New Life
YouTube video by Depeche Mode - Topic
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 5:59 AM
#105 of the Top 600 kept the 80s theme going.
#106 of The Top 600.
Can it get more 80s than this?
(No...no it can't...is the right answer)
Three more songs tomorrow.
Can it get more 80s than this?
(No...no it can't...is the right answer)
Three more songs tomorrow.
A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran (So Far Away) (Video)
YouTube video by AFlockOfSeagullsVEVO
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:08 AM
#106 of The Top 600.
Can it get more 80s than this?
(No...no it can't...is the right answer)
Three more songs tomorrow.
Can it get more 80s than this?
(No...no it can't...is the right answer)
Three more songs tomorrow.
#107 sounded like this. Such a bittersweet song.
Pretenders - Kid (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Pretenders
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
#107 sounded like this. Such a bittersweet song.
Just over an hour ago, we had a 4.1 earthquake here in Southern Ontario (which I luckily didn't feel but our poor budgie got scared), however let's instead focus on yesterday's countdown hour.
We started out with the 80s and this at #108.
We started out with the 80s and this at #108.
Real Life - Send Me An Angel [HQ/1080p]
YouTube video by Luv Puppy
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Just over an hour ago, we had a 4.1 earthquake here in Southern Ontario (which I luckily didn't feel but our poor budgie got scared), however let's instead focus on yesterday's countdown hour.
We started out with the 80s and this at #108.
We started out with the 80s and this at #108.
🎙 Tomorrow, on January 27th @7pm ET, "The Arcade" will continue the Top 600 songs of all time countdown, with me as your host.
We will start with No. 108.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
Come, listen in!
We will start with No. 108.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
Come, listen in!
January 26, 2026 at 5:31 AM
🎙 Tomorrow, on January 27th @7pm ET, "The Arcade" will continue the Top 600 songs of all time countdown, with me as your host.
We will start with No. 108.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
Come, listen in!
We will start with No. 108.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
Come, listen in!
More white stuff is covering Toronto but thanks to the ᗯᕮᕮKᕮᑎᗪ SᑭIᑎ, indoors is 1965 pastel blue.
Nina Simone - Pastel Blues
Nina Simone - Pastel Blues
January 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
More white stuff is covering Toronto but thanks to the ᗯᕮᕮKᕮᑎᗪ SᑭIᑎ, indoors is 1965 pastel blue.
Nina Simone - Pastel Blues
Nina Simone - Pastel Blues
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January 25, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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One more for this week: #109.
We'll continue with the Top 600 countdown on Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile). Might as well tune in. You only have 9 more chances to do so.
We'll continue with the Top 600 countdown on Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile). Might as well tune in. You only have 9 more chances to do so.
Take My Hand
YouTube video by Hatchie - Topic
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
One more for this week: #109.
We'll continue with the Top 600 countdown on Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile). Might as well tune in. You only have 9 more chances to do so.
We'll continue with the Top 600 countdown on Tuesday at 7pm ET on The Arcade (link in my profile). Might as well tune in. You only have 9 more chances to do so.
To some, #110 conjures up images of Jessica Alba. At least this version.
Absurd (Whitewash Mix)
YouTube video by Fluke - Topic
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
To some, #110 conjures up images of Jessica Alba. At least this version.
Three more songs to look back at from Tuesday's show, starting with this one at #111.
Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Three more songs to look back at from Tuesday's show, starting with this one at #111.
And how about #112?! I say it's pretty darn good.
The last part of this week's wrap up will be coming up tomorrow.
The last part of this week's wrap up will be coming up tomorrow.
Heart - Crazy On You (1977) • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 5:11 AM
And how about #112?! I say it's pretty darn good.
The last part of this week's wrap up will be coming up tomorrow.
The last part of this week's wrap up will be coming up tomorrow.
#113 couldn't have been more different from the previous entry. Well, maybe it could have, but the shift was still drastic. Thank goodness that ads came in between them.
The Smiths - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Smiths
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 AM
#113 couldn't have been more different from the previous entry. Well, maybe it could have, but the shift was still drastic. Thank goodness that ads came in between them.
As we reached the next entry on The Top 600, I reminded my listeners that after this week's program there are only 9 shows left and then I'll hang up my microphone and retire from my DJ duties. Saddens me, actually. 😔
But let us continue the countdown with what came in at #114.
But let us continue the countdown with what came in at #114.
Motörhead – Ace Of Spades (Official Video)
YouTube video by Motörhead Official
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 5:02 AM
As we reached the next entry on The Top 600, I reminded my listeners that after this week's program there are only 9 shows left and then I'll hang up my microphone and retire from my DJ duties. Saddens me, actually. 😔
But let us continue the countdown with what came in at #114.
But let us continue the countdown with what came in at #114.
And how about this one at #115?
More of the wrap-up tomorrow.
More of the wrap-up tomorrow.
Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart (Official Audio)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 5:17 AM
And how about this one at #115?
More of the wrap-up tomorrow.
More of the wrap-up tomorrow.
We are getting closer to the top 100 and, consequently, to the top.
But there are still a good bunch of songs to go, including this one at #116.
But there are still a good bunch of songs to go, including this one at #116.
Radiohead - No Surprises
YouTube video by Radiohead
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM
We are getting closer to the top 100 and, consequently, to the top.
But there are still a good bunch of songs to go, including this one at #116.
But there are still a good bunch of songs to go, including this one at #116.
The Arcade (link in my profile) continued with its Top 600 countdown on Tuesday and this classic landed at #117.
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
YouTube video by SirEJ47
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 5:04 AM
The Arcade (link in my profile) continued with its Top 600 countdown on Tuesday and this classic landed at #117.