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  1. Top 10 List — Favorite Artists in Songs

    These are my favorite artists (and bands) — English only: ABBA — Almost every song is addictive and grows on you. The Beatles Shania Twain Phil Collins Bryan Adams Madonna Rod Stewart Avril Lavinge Jewel Kilcher Coldplay A sample from Jewel: It is a little weird sometimes writing “English” when it is used to refer to people…

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  2. The Only Rap Song I Have Ever Liked

    No prizes for guessing. It is “Lose Yourself” by Eminem (Marshall Bruce Mathers III) from the soundtrack to the movie “8 Mile”. I am not alone, obviously, as it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2002. The movie also was gripping as it shows life in the poorer areas of Detroit, Michigan.…

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  3. Two Very Good Nursery Rhymes

    To break from the monotony of all the book reviews, here are two YouTube videos of nursery rhymes. Nice music. Of course, I am not “into” nursery rhymes. That would be disturbing. My 21-month old son likes to get a hold of my laptop sometimes and I play it for him. Sometimes, it is useful to get…

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  4. Top 10 List — Favorite Hindi Movie Soundtracks

    These are the movies where I loved pretty much the entire soundtrack: Kabhi Kabhi (1976) Aradhana (1969) Kati Patang (1970) Silsila (1981) Aashiqui (1990) Dil Chahta Hai (2001) Rangeela (1995) Papa Kehte Hain (1996) Saajan (1991) Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)

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  5. Top 10 List — Favorite Malayalam Movie Songs

    These are my favorite songs from Malayalam movies: “Vikara Naukayumai” from “Amaram” (1991) “Oru Vattam Koodi” from “Chillu” (1982) “Ormathan” from “Daisy” (1998) “Manjal Prasadavum” from “Nakakshathangal” (1986) “Kannadi Aadyamayen” from “Sargam” (1992) “Enthinu Veroru Sooryodayam” from “Mazhayethum Munpe” (1995) “Manjani Kombil” from “Manjil Virinja Pookkal” (1980) “Surya Kireedum” from “Devasuram” (1993) “Panchavarnapainkili” from “Sallapam”…

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  6. Top 10 List — Favorite Hindi Songs

    Here are my top 10 favorite Hindi songs from Bollywood movies: “Zindagi Ki Yehi Reet Hai” from “Mr. India” (1988) “Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se” from “Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se” (1978) “Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Guzar Jaate Hain Jo Makaam” from “Aap Ki Kasam” (1974) “Aanewala Pal” from “Golmaal” (1979) “Ae Kaash Ke Hum” from “Kabhi Haan…

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  7. Top 10 List — Favorite Songs from Movies

    These are my favorite songs from movies (English language) “The Way We Were” from “The Way We Were” (1973) “My Heart Will Go On” from “Titanic” (1997) “Jailhouse Rock” from “Jailhouse Rock” (1957) “Suicide Is Painless” from “MASH” (1970) “Streets of Philadelphia” from “Philadelphia” (1993) “Mrs. Robinson” from “The Graduate” (1967) “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from…

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