American Girl’s Moonage Daydream by TOM PETTY Vs. DAVID BOWIE

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October 20 would have been Tom Petty’s birthday. He missed it by 18 days. On the other hand, David Bowie died on January 10, two days after his birthday. Who is greater enlightened? The one who dies just before growing older, or the one who dies just after?

Enlighten

“Lucifer’s Mexican Shuffle” by HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS VS. JAY-Z

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When you want something that ascends, you lay down some Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. “Mexican Shuffle” to be exact. When you want to give it some New York hip hop street smarts, you mash it up with Jay-Z. “Lucifer” to be exact. It’s only sensible. With that, enjoy responsibly.

Ascend

“The Dis-Advantages of a Public Service Announcement” by JAY-Z Vs. THE BRASS RING

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“The Dis-Advantages Of You” was performed by a group of studio musicians. It was a minor hit and used for Benson & Hedges cigarette commercials in the 1960s. Jay-Z is a modern rapper and one of the highest paid performers. This is what happens when you mash them up.

This Just In (Ish) R.I.P. Walter Becker

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Some people claim that we are born to die. Others claim we are born to live, and death is inevitable. In short, people die. Amongst those who have died, Walter Becker of Steely Dan.

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