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ICYMI: The 90s’ Most Unlikely Hit (with Baz Luhrmann)

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The Slate Pood Caste Hit Parade

I'm a little obsessed with that song. I admire its pluck. The moment where the speaker implores you to dance is quite moving. It actually made it to forty five on the hot 100. Three years later, when the retail single was all but dead, number forty five for an airplay only single would not be impressive at all. But in 19 99, it was quite impressive,. especially for a song that is basically a speech over music, not even rap. You know, i t does not sound like anything else on the radio. And he gets really close. He's the host of the slate pod caste hit parade. He knows the billboard better than any one i've

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