Bill Ferencz
@thearcade.bsky.social
Toronto based creator of the seven decade music mix station The Arcade and host producer of the Top 600 music countdown live hour (Tuesdays at 7pm ET)
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🎙 Tomorrow, on December 30th @7pm ET, "The Arcade" will continue the Top 600 songs of all time countdown, with me as your host.
We will start with No. 156.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
We will start with No. 156.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
🎙 Tomorrow, on December 30th @7pm ET, "The Arcade" will continue the Top 600 songs of all time countdown, with me as your host.
We will start with No. 156.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
We will start with No. 156.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within or click on the link in my profile.
It's an American Psycho kind of evening.
Having a Patrick Bateman from Blood Bothers, nice and slow at 13.5% ABV.
Having a Patrick Bateman from Blood Bothers, nice and slow at 13.5% ABV.
December 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It's an American Psycho kind of evening.
Having a Patrick Bateman from Blood Bothers, nice and slow at 13.5% ABV.
Having a Patrick Bateman from Blood Bothers, nice and slow at 13.5% ABV.
And with a complete turn, this is how we ended our show at #157.
The Arcade (link in my profile) will continue with the countdown next Tuesday at 7pm ET, and I will be happy to host the one hour show yet again. Listen in if you can.
The Arcade (link in my profile) will continue with the countdown next Tuesday at 7pm ET, and I will be happy to host the one hour show yet again. Listen in if you can.
Heaven and Hell (2021 Remaster)
YouTube video by Black Sabbath - Topic
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 5:18 AM
And with a complete turn, this is how we ended our show at #157.
The Arcade (link in my profile) will continue with the countdown next Tuesday at 7pm ET, and I will be happy to host the one hour show yet again. Listen in if you can.
The Arcade (link in my profile) will continue with the countdown next Tuesday at 7pm ET, and I will be happy to host the one hour show yet again. Listen in if you can.
#158 is arguably one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (2006 Remaster)
YouTube video by Roberta Flack - Topic
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 5:11 AM
#158 is arguably one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Let's wrap up Tuesday's show by presenting three more entries from the Top 600 countdown, starting with one of my late father's favourites at #159.
The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun (Music Video) [4K HD]
YouTube video by Christmas Songs - Timeless Music
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Let's wrap up Tuesday's show by presenting three more entries from the Top 600 countdown, starting with one of my late father's favourites at #159.
More classics. This one came in at #160.
I will wrap up Tuesday's show tomorrow.
I will wrap up Tuesday's show tomorrow.
Nowhere Man (Remastered 2009)
YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
More classics. This one came in at #160.
I will wrap up Tuesday's show tomorrow.
I will wrap up Tuesday's show tomorrow.
#161 is an interpretation of a traditional song.
And it has been interpreted very well.
And it has been interpreted very well.
Thin Lizzy - Whiskey In The Jar (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Thin Lizzy Official
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
#161 is an interpretation of a traditional song.
And it has been interpreted very well.
And it has been interpreted very well.
And the Top 600 countdown continued on The Arcade (link in my profile) on Tuesday with #162.
This song is as old as I am, though it's prettier.
This song is as old as I am, though it's prettier.
The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin (1968)
YouTube video by Beat-Club
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
And the Top 600 countdown continued on The Arcade (link in my profile) on Tuesday with #162.
This song is as old as I am, though it's prettier.
This song is as old as I am, though it's prettier.
One more for today, and yet another classic.
I guess there will be more of these as we climb to the top.
Still.
#163 is what the world needs right now.
Have a peaceful Christmas! 🎄 ✨️
I guess there will be more of these as we climb to the top.
Still.
#163 is what the world needs right now.
Have a peaceful Christmas! 🎄 ✨️
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by SamCookeVEVO
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
One more for today, and yet another classic.
I guess there will be more of these as we climb to the top.
Still.
#163 is what the world needs right now.
Have a peaceful Christmas! 🎄 ✨️
I guess there will be more of these as we climb to the top.
Still.
#163 is what the world needs right now.
Have a peaceful Christmas! 🎄 ✨️
#164 is not a classic. It's only from last year.
But it's #164 and that's pretty impressive.
Her Dad must be proud.
But it's #164 and that's pretty impressive.
Her Dad must be proud.
STELLA ROSE 'DRUGSTORE ROMEO' ( OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
YouTube video by Kro Records
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
#164 is not a classic. It's only from last year.
But it's #164 and that's pretty impressive.
Her Dad must be proud.
But it's #164 and that's pretty impressive.
Her Dad must be proud.
And I'm back.
Where were we?
Oh, yes. At #165.
Well, how about another classic then?!
Where were we?
Oh, yes. At #165.
Well, how about another classic then?!
Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)
YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
And I'm back.
Where were we?
Oh, yes. At #165.
Well, how about another classic then?!
Where were we?
Oh, yes. At #165.
Well, how about another classic then?!
And one more for today: #166.
I will recap three more songs tomorrow.
I will recap three more songs tomorrow.
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by TheFreddyShow
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
And one more for today: #166.
I will recap three more songs tomorrow.
I will recap three more songs tomorrow.
#167 was one of those classics - the oldest song on the Top 600.
At Last (Remastered)
YouTube video by Etta James - Topic
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
#167 was one of those classics - the oldest song on the Top 600.
The Top 600 songs countdown continued yesterday and this episode had numerous classics.
Let's start with what was heard, beginning at #168.
Let's start with what was heard, beginning at #168.
AWOLNATION - The Best (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by AWOLNATION
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The Top 600 songs countdown continued yesterday and this episode had numerous classics.
Let's start with what was heard, beginning at #168.
Let's start with what was heard, beginning at #168.
So long Chris Rea.
Your music will keep on shining.
Your music will keep on shining.
December 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
So long Chris Rea.
Your music will keep on shining.
Your music will keep on shining.
🎙 Tomorrow, on December 23rd @7pm ET, "The Arcade" will continue the Top 600 songs of all time countdown, with me as your host.
We will start with No. 168.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within, or click on the link in my profile.
We will start with No. 168.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within, or click on the link in my profile.
December 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
🎙 Tomorrow, on December 23rd @7pm ET, "The Arcade" will continue the Top 600 songs of all time countdown, with me as your host.
We will start with No. 168.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within, or click on the link in my profile.
We will start with No. 168.
For access, download the Live365 app, then search for "The Arcade" within, or click on the link in my profile.
And then #169 - classic early 80s metal.
Tune in for more, next Tuesday. I'll be live for an hour on The Arcade's countdown program (link in my profile) as we continue our climb to #1. Don't be shy and join us.
Tune in for more, next Tuesday. I'll be live for an hour on The Arcade's countdown program (link in my profile) as we continue our climb to #1. Don't be shy and join us.
Falling Off the Edge of the World (2021 Remaster)
YouTube video by Black Sabbath - Topic
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 6:28 AM
And then #169 - classic early 80s metal.
Tune in for more, next Tuesday. I'll be live for an hour on The Arcade's countdown program (link in my profile) as we continue our climb to #1. Don't be shy and join us.
Tune in for more, next Tuesday. I'll be live for an hour on The Arcade's countdown program (link in my profile) as we continue our climb to #1. Don't be shy and join us.
#170 was more of thinking about that special someone.
Hooverphonic - Thinking About You
YouTube video by HooverphonicVEVO
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 6:19 AM
#170 was more of thinking about that special someone.
Okay then: three more songs for this week, as we inch closer towards the very best of the Top 600.
Coming in at #171 is this Scottish band again. 😊
Coming in at #171 is this Scottish band again. 😊
Simple Minds - Rockets (Official Video)
YouTube video by Simple Minds
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Okay then: three more songs for this week, as we inch closer towards the very best of the Top 600.
Coming in at #171 is this Scottish band again. 😊
Coming in at #171 is this Scottish band again. 😊
This one landed at #172, perhaps surprisingly high. Or perhaps not.
I'll wrap up this week tomorrow.
I'll wrap up this week tomorrow.
NEW * Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees {Stereo} 1976
YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This one landed at #172, perhaps surprisingly high. Or perhaps not.
I'll wrap up this week tomorrow.
I'll wrap up this week tomorrow.
#173 came from a different cloth than the previous song, but that's what makes this countdown fun.
Big Sleep (Remastered 2002)
YouTube video by Simple Minds - Topic
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 AM
#173 came from a different cloth than the previous song, but that's what makes this countdown fun.
#174 was next on the Top 600 countdown and it was lovely.
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix)
YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#174 was next on the Top 600 countdown and it was lovely.
And then an 80s classic at #175.
Remember Live Aid. 😔
Will be back tomorrow.
Remember Live Aid. 😔
Will be back tomorrow.
The Cars - Drive (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 5:25 AM
And then an 80s classic at #175.
Remember Live Aid. 😔
Will be back tomorrow.
Remember Live Aid. 😔
Will be back tomorrow.
More thinking about someone, with #176.
This time on location.
This time on location.
Concrete Blonde Mexican Moon
YouTube video by Música além do óbvio
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
More thinking about someone, with #176.
This time on location.
This time on location.
...and I'm back.
Let's continue with the "what came next" recap.
#177 had The Arcade humming along.
Let's continue with the "what came next" recap.
#177 had The Arcade humming along.
The Colourfield - Thinking of You (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Chrysalis Records
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 AM
...and I'm back.
Let's continue with the "what came next" recap.
#177 had The Arcade humming along.
Let's continue with the "what came next" recap.
#177 had The Arcade humming along.