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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. 1: Enjoy the Silence, Depeche Mode

Words are very unnecessary...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGSK...
Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
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November 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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No. 2: One, U2

Reached No. 1 in Ireland, and topped the Mainstream Rock and Alternative Airplay charts in the US. Also Top 10 in Australia, Canada, Italy and the UK. VH1 placed this second on its list of the Greatest Songs of the 1990s.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjE...
U2 - One (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by U2VEVO
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November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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No. 3: Tonight, Tonight, Smashing Pumpkins

"The impossible is possible ... "

My favorite song by the Chicago rockers features an award-winning video inspired by Georges Méliès' silent film "A Trip to the Moon."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOG3...
The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SmashingPumpkinsVEVO
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November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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No. 4: Losing My Religion, R.E.M.

Consider this the hint of the century: Worldwide hit (No. 1 in Belgium and the Netherlands) came in 5th in the Bluesky #REMTop30. Award-winning video directed by Tarsem Singh. Oh no, I've said too much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwtd...
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by remhq
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November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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No. 5: Zombie, The Cranberries

"What's in your head?"

Massive hit went to No. 1 in Australia, Germany, France, Belgium -- and on the American Alternative Airplay chart. The incredible video was directed by Samuel Bayer. Miss you, Dolores.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejg...
The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TheCranberriesVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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EU court says same sex marriage should be recognised throughout bloc reut.rs/3XkDXHs
EU court says same sex marriage should be recognised throughout bloc
The EU's highest court ruled on Tuesday that same sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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May she rest in peace.
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111. https://to.pbs.org/43OHYaQ
Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at age 111
Fletcher spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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No. 6: Only Happy When It Rains, Garbage

Pour your misery down on this alternative hit, which made it to No. 6 in Iceland, 2 on the UK Rock & Metal chart ... but only 55 on Billboard's Hot 100.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpBF...
Garbage - Only Happy When It Rains
YouTube video by GarbageVEVO
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November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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No. 7: Is It Like Today? by World Party

"How could it come to this?"

Brilliant song from the late Karl Wallinger. My favorite part is when he says "Bang!" near the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tyL...
World Party - Is It Like Today?
YouTube video by WorldPartyOfficial
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November 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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ITALY WINS THE 2025 DAVIS CUP.

This is their 3rd consecutive title.

The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.

Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.

🇮🇹❤️
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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No. 8: It's Over Now, Cause & Effect

The opening track of the amazing album "Trip" reached No. 7 on Billboard's Modern Rock chart in 1994. Singer Rob Rowe recently released "Ava" with Von Hertzog. VH x RR is worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sIW...
Cause & Effect - It's Over Now (1994)
YouTube video by Synthetik Films
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November 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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No. 9: Dark is the Night for All, a-ha

This minor hit from "Memorial Beach" has always been one of my favorites. Recorded at Prince's Paisley Park Studios, it was co-produced by David Z. Smash Hits called it a "U2-esque blockbuster."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75pm...
a-ha - Dark Is The Night For All (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by a-ha
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November 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Viewers will have three different ways to experience the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Multiview on Peacock.
Peacock to Offer Multiview Option for 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the First Time 
The 99th edition of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will kick off the holiday season next week and, for the first time, Peacock will offer a new way to experience the Parade at home with Multiview. 
www.broadwayworld.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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No. 10: Stay Together, Suede

"Will I see you up in paradise?"

What Music Week described as an "8-minute magnum opus" reached No. 3 in the UK, 10 in Sweden, 11 on the Eurochart. In 2012, NME ranked it 3 on its Best Tracks of the '90s list.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=APVX...
Suede - Stay Together (Long Version) (Audio Only)
YouTube video by Suede HQ
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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No. 11: Policy of Truth, Depeche Mode

"Never again
is what you swore
the time before..."

Top 5 hit in Italy (15 in the US), this "Violator" track was a No. 1 Alternative hit on Billboard. It also topped the Dance Singles Sales chart.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2VB...
Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth (Official Video)
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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I’m excited to share that I’ve published my first photo book! Capturing Cleveland: A Cleveland Photo Book features 44 of my favorite images from 2024–25. It’s more than a book; it’s a love letter to Cleveland. Grab yours today: bit.ly/4iefBZK
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those we've lost while celebrating what they've accomplished.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: What it is and how to observe it
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those we've lost while celebrating what they've accomplished.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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No. 12: Constant Craving, k.d. lang

"Maybe a great magnet pulls
All souls towards truth ..."

If only that were true. While this beautiful song made it to No. 8 in Canada, it only reached No. 15 in the UK and 38 on Billboard's Hot 100.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXqP...
k.d. lang - Constant Craving (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault
YouTube video by Warner Records Vault
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November 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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No. 13: Walk Unafraid, R.E.M.

This song made my Top 5 in the #REMTop30. In an interview with Michael Goldberg, Stipe said "Walk Unafraid" is his “favorite mantra.” For me, it's a powerful message to the #LGBTQ community. #pride

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCAb...
R.E.M. - Walk Unafraid (Official Visualizer from "UP" 25th Anniversary Edition)
YouTube video by remhq
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November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Interesting, if spare, article on the new Lisette Model retrospective at the #Albertina in #Wien. Looking forward to seeing it in person. #photography #Art #LisetteModel #Vienna

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/a...
Pioneering U.S. Street Photography, With Vienna in the Background
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November 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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No. 14: Iron Lion Zion, Bob Marley

Written and recorded in the 1970s, this incredible song was released in 1992. The mix of reggae, pop and dance was a big hit in Europe, reaching No. 5 in the UK and Belgium, 3 in France and 2 in Sweden.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBzn...
Iron Lion Zion (1995) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
YouTube video by Bob Marley
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November 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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No. 15: When I Come Around, Green Day

One of my favorites by Billie Joe, Mike and Tré, the song was a big hit in America, reaching No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay chart, and 2 on the Pop Airplay and Mainstream Rock charts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh...
Green Day - When I Come Around [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)
YouTube video by Green Day
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November 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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No. 16: We Are the Pigs, Suede

"But deceit can't save you..."

Choosing what to include from "Dog Man Star" was not easy as there are so many great tracks. I wish a B side, "Killing of a Flash Boy," could also have made this list.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxtI...
Suede - We Are The Pigs (Official Video)
YouTube video by Suede HQ
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November 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Hey, Carlos!

What's your year-end ranking?

☝️

Carlos Alcaraz finishes undefeated in group play at the ATP Finals in Turin, defeating Lorenzo Musetti, 6-4, 6-1, to reach the semifinals AND clinch the year's top spot.

Carlos and Alex de Minaur are heading to the final four.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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No. 17: I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Anymore, Pet Shop Boys

This hit with the long name from "Nightlife" made it to No. 1 in Hungary, 5 in Finland, 6 in Spain, 9 in Italy (and No. 2 on the American dance club chart).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp8u...
Pet Shop Boys - I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Anymore
YouTube video by PetShopBoys Parlophone
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM