tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12398895611720565422024-03-13T22:04:16.372-07:00Rock Band in AZUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239889561172056542.post-28239572161358867162009-09-18T20:05:00.000-07:002009-09-22T07:09:44.295-07:00The Instant Classics Rock Band in AZ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m0j56fQfyH0tQGV-5Cnq1-EfFyqsxCdKKZDI0LVZ3OrM1c0-ifVcLWiuhTFqguOtgiscgeErgXgBit_hzw2We4MjtUJmUWTY0lfp2Hob4u21jF-_aJxTJOk84Mdqx32rqGsB66Lt0HXU/s1600-h/no%2520hawk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" iq="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m0j56fQfyH0tQGV-5Cnq1-EfFyqsxCdKKZDI0LVZ3OrM1c0-ifVcLWiuhTFqguOtgiscgeErgXgBit_hzw2We4MjtUJmUWTY0lfp2Hob4u21jF-_aJxTJOk84Mdqx32rqGsB66Lt0HXU/s320/no%2520hawk1.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We just want everyone to feel like a rock star when they are up on stage with us,” says Todd Middleman, bass player for THE INSTANT CLASSICS, a live karaoke and cover band. The group, now comprised of six rocking musicians, has made this their goal, and their infectious energy and live interactive audience participation has helped make this goal a successful one. THE INSTANT CLASSICS is a refreshing change from the ordinary cover band. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The band was formed in 2002, when Jonathan Ivie, a frequent guest music director at Phoenix Theatre, received a phone call from Todd, who was just returning home from a North American tour for Mercury Records. Todd had been contacted to put together a band for a gig in Hawaii. Jonathan jumped on the opportunity and right away enlisted Caleb Reese, a well-known Phoenix singer and professional actor, who then got a hold of drummer Nick Rizzo. Nick himself was returning from a circuit tour, as was the guitarist he recruited, Brian Martin. And just like that, a band was formed. A group of five players who had never played together collectively were thrown into a corporate gig off the mainland.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Originally the event would be a simple awards show, but when they arrived in Hawaii, the group was informed by the client that they would have to play 5 days. After some quick thinking and a few Mai Tais the group put together a list of “instant classics” that they could pull off with little rehearsal. For the next five days the band entertained 2000 people at various outings. Toward the end of the event, the vice president of the company dared the group to let some of his colleagues get on stage and sing with them. Everyone in the group agreed and the idea was welcomed with overwhelming enthusiasm, inspiring the musicians to continue playing together and pursue the idea of live band karaoke.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thus, THE INSTANT CLASSICS was born.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It wasn’t long before they realized that in order to take this idea to the next level, a female was needed. The group decided to bring on Christine Ray, who also fronts her own original band Breaking Down. Now, with both a female and male singer, the group continues to expand their already impressive catalog of hits from multiple decades and genres. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The band performs in various parts of the country including: Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Miami, Banff, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Boston, Monterey, and of course Las Vegas, Whether it’s a corporate event for high profile clients such as AT&T, Bank of America and British Petroleum, a private party for the 2008 Super Bowl Champions or entertaining at Scottsdale’s newest and hottest night club, Blue Martini, THE INSTANT CLASSICS continue to impress audiences everywhere, with their unique brand of live interactive rock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that’s exactly what separates THE INSTANT CLASSICS from any other band. Each member has a unique personality that adds to the dynamic of the group and creates an unstoppable energy. Mix a solid rhythm section, tight, flawless leads, and the perfect blend of both edgy and sultry vocals and you have a group that will get you on your feet. Then when you’re ready, get on stage with THE INSTANT CLASSICS and rock out yourself.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">SONG LIST</span></strong><br />
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1999<br />
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867-5309 (JENNY)<br />
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AGAINST THE WIND<br />
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AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG<br />
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ALL SUMMER LONG<br />
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ALRIGHT, OKAY, YOU WIN<br />
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AMERICAN IDIOT<br />
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ANYTHING ANYTHING<br />
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ARE YOU GONNA GO MY WAY<br />
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BABY GOT BACK<br />
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BEAUTIFUL LOSER<br />
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BEVERLY HILLS<br />
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BLACK HORSE AND THE CHERRY TREE<br />
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BLACK VELVET<br />
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BLISTER IN THE SUN<br />
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BORN TO BE WILD <br />
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BREAK ON THRU<br />
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BRICKHOUSE<br />
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BRING ME TO LIFE<br />
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BROWN EYED GIRL<br />
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BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP<br />
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BULLS ON PARADE<br />
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BY YOUR SIDE<br />
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CAN'T YOU SEE<br />
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CARS<br />
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CENTERFOLD<br />
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CHERRY CHERRY<br />
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CLOCKS<br />
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COME ON EILEEN<br />
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COME TOGETHER<br />
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COMPLICATED<br />
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CRAZY<br />
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CRAZY IN LOVE<br />
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DANCING QUEEN<br />
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DESPERADO<br />
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DO YOU WANT TO<br />
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DON’T KNOW WHY<br />
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DON’T STOP<br />
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DON'T CHANGE<br />
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DON'T DREAM ITS OVER<br />
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DON'T FEAR THE REAPER<br />
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DRIVING MY LIFE AWAY<br />
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D'YER MAK'R<br />
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EVERYBODY HAVE FUN TONIGHT<br />
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FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE<br />
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FEELING ALRIGHT<br />
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FELL IN LOVE WITH A BOY<br />
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FEVER<br />
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FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT<br />
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FLY ME TO THE MOON<br />
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FOLLOW THROUGH<br />
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FOR WHAT ITS WORTH<br />
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GET THE PARTY STARTED<br />
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GIMME ONE REASON<br />
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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN<br />
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GIVE IT AWAY<br />
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GO YOUR OWN WAY<br />
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GOODY 2 SHOES<br />
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GREEN ONIONS<br />
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HANG ON SLOOPY<br />
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HARD TO HANDLE<br />
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HEARTACHE TONIGHT<br />
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HEARTBREAKER<br />
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HELLA GOOD<br />
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HERE FOR THE PARTY<br />
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HEY YA<br />
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HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT<br />
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HOT & COLD<br />
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HOT CHILD IN THE CITY<br />
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HOT IN HERRE<br />
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HOUSE IS ROCKIN'<br />
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HOW SWEET IT IS<br />
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I ALONE<br />
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I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD)<br />
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I GOT YOU BABE<br />
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I KISSED A GIRL<br />
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I LOVE ROCK & ROLL<br />
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I MELT WITH YOU<br />
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I TOUCH MYSELF<br />
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I WANT CANDY<br />
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I WANT YOU TO WANT ME<br />
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I WILL SURVIVE<br />
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I’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING<br />
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IF I NEEDED YOU<br />
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I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES)<br />
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IMAGINE<br />
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IN MY LIFE<br />
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IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR<br />
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IT’S YOUR LOVE<br />
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IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT<br />
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JAMMIN'<br />
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JESSIE’S GIRL<br />
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JOHNNY B. GOODE<br />
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JOKER<br />
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JUNGLE LOVE<br />
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JUST A GIRL<br />
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JUST LIKE HEAVEN<br />
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JUST THE WAY YOU ARE<br />
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KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF<br />
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KILLING ME SOFTLY<br />
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KISS<br />
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LA BAMBA<br />
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LADY MARMALADE<br />
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LANDSLIDE<br />
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LET’S GET IT STARTED<br />
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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE<br />
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LIKE A VIRGIN<br />
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LITLE WING<br />
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LONG TRAIN RUNNING<br />
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LONGVIEW<br />
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LOUIE LOUIE<br />
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L-O-V-E<br />
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LOVE SHACK<br />
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LOW<br />
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MAGIC CARPET RIDE<br />
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MARAGARITAVILLE<br />
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MAYBELLENE<br />
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ME AND BOBBY MAGHEE<br />
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MERCY<br />
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MICKEY<br />
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MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT)<br />
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MUSTANG SALLY<br />
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MY FAVORITE MISTAKE<br />
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MY GIRL<br />
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MY SHARONA<br />
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NEON MOON<br />
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NEW AGE GIRL<br />
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OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL<br />
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ON BROADWAY<br />
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ONE OF THESE NIGHTS<br />
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ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER<br />
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ONE WAY OR ANOTHER<br />
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ONLY HAPPY WHEN IT RAINS<br />
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OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY<br />
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OVER MY HEAD<br />
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PEACEFUL EASY FEELING<br />
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PIANO MAN<br />
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PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC<br />
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POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME<br />
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PROUD MARY<br />
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PUMP IT UP<br />
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PURPLE HAZE<br />
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RAMBLING MAN<br />
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REBEL REBEL<br />
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RESPECT<br />
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RHIANNON<br />
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ROADHOUSE BLUES<br />
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ROCK & ROLL ALL NITE<br />
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ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK<br />
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ROCK THE CASBAH<br />
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ROLL ME AWAY<br />
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SARA<br />
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SATISFACTION<br />
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SAVE A HORSE RIDE A COWBOY<br />
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SAVE THE LAST DANCE<br />
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SEXYBACK<br />
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SHE’S GOT A WAY<br />
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SHOUT<br />
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SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE<br />
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SITTIN' ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY<br />
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SLIDE<br />
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SO WHAT<br />
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW<br />
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SON OF A PREACHER MAN<br />
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SOUL MAN<br />
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STAND BY ME<br />
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STAY<br />
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SUDDENLY I SEE<br />
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SUGAR PIE HONEY BUNCH<br />
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SUNSPOT BABY<br />
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SWEET CAROLINE<br />
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SWEET CHILD 0' MINE<br />
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SWEET DREAMS<br />
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SWEET HOME ALABAMA<br />
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SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL<br />
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TAINTED LOVE<br />
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TAKE IT EASY<br />
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS<br />
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TEQUILA SUNRISE<br />
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THANK YOU (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)<br />
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THE SAFETY DANCE<br />
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THE SWEET ESCAPE<br />
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THE WEIGHT<br />
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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT<br />
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THIS LOVE<br />
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THRILL IS GONE<br />
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TRAIN IN VAIN<br />
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TURN THE PAGE<br />
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TWIST & SHOUT<br />
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UNINVITED<br />
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VASOLINE<br />
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VENUS<br />
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VICTIM OF LOVE<br />
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VIVA LAS VEGAS<br />
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WALK AWAY<br />
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WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN<br />
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WALK THIS WAY<br />
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WALKING ON SUNSHINE<br />
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WE GOT THE BEAT<br />
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WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD<br />
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WHAT I GOT<br />
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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU<br />
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WHAT’S GOING ON<br />
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WHEN I'M GONE<br />
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WHIP IT<br />
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WILD FLOWER<br />
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WILD NIGHT<br />
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WITH OR WITHOUT YOU<br />
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WONDERFUL TONIGHT<br />
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WOOLY BULLY<br />
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YEAH!<br />
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YESTERDAY<br />
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YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT<br />
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YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME<br />
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YOU OUGHTA KNOW<br />
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YOU REALLY GOT ME<br />
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YOU SEXY THING<br />
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YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONGUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0