#MusicChallenge
No. 1: Enjoy the Silence, Depeche Mode
Words are very unnecessary...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGSK...
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No. 1: Enjoy the Silence, Depeche Mode
Words are very unnecessary...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGSK...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
This is their 3rd consecutive title.
The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.
Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.
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This is their 3rd consecutive title.
The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.
Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
#MusicChallenge
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...
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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...
What's your year-end ranking?
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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.
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.
#MusicChallenge
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...
#MusicChallenge
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...