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Bill Canacci

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Editor and tennis fan. Like to read. Enjoy a good #MusicChallenge. Love Florence, Vienna and, most of all, Cleveland. #LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈

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Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 1h

@rockthismike.bsky.social Thanks for the repost!

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Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 2h

#Totentanz2026 #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Ashes to Ashes, David Bowie Released in 1980, this is the lead single from "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps). It went to No. 1 in France, Top 10 in 9 other countries. In 2018, NME readers voted this his 3rd best track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyMm...

David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes (Official Video) [4K]

YouTube video by David Bowie

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 2h

@stephaniemac.bsky.social Thanks for the repost!

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Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 2h

#OfChorus #MusicChallenge Take On Me, a-ha The Norwegian trio has many songs that are better, but this '80s classic reached No. 1 in 11 countries. It has 3 billion plays on Spotify, 2.5B views on YouTube. Singer Morten Harket has a new album coming in November. www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV1...

a-ha - Take On Me (Official Video) [4K]

YouTube video by a-ha

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 2h

#ClocktoberMusic #MusicChallenge #MusicSky The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Roberta Flack Originally written by Ewan MacColl as a folk song in 1957, this version won Grammy Awards for Record and Song of the Year. It reached No. 1 in the US, Canada and Australia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqW-...

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

YouTube video by Roberta Flack - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 18h

@misheleneous.bsky.social Thanks for the repost :)

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#OfChorus #MusicChallenge People Are People, Depeche Mode Released in 1984, this was the lead single from "Some Great Reward." It reached No. 1 in West Germany, Top 10 in 7 other countries. I love it, though Martin Gore does not. Attached is the extended mix. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaEr...

Depeche Mode - People Are People (12" Version)

YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#ClocktoberMusic #MusicChallenge #MusicSky 9 to 5, Dolly Parton Released in 1980, this is from the hit movie and her album "9 to 5 and Odd Jobs." The song was nominated for an Oscar and won two Grammy Awards. We will always love you, Dolly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbxU...

Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 (Official Video)

YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Totentanz2026 #MusicChallenge #MusicSky It's Over Now, Cause and Effect Released in 1994, this was the lead single from the group's second album, "Trip." Co-written by Rob Rowe and Keith Milo, who joined the band after Sean Rowley's untimely passing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sIW...

Cause & Effect - It's Over Now (1994)

YouTube video by Synthetik Films

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dpbrunberg.bsky.social @dpbrunberg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Anne (Annie-Mae) Slayton 17 January 1932 - 30 September 2026. A truly beautiful woman. Rest in peace, sweet lady.

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Life 2.0, Depeche Mode Released in late 2025, this comes from the "Memento Mori Sessions." It has 405,000 views on YT, 600,000 plays on Spotify. Thank you to @savemeaseat.bsky.social -- had lots of fun with this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x680...

Depeche Mode - Life 2.0 (from the Memento Mori Sessions - Official Audio)

YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@ro-cocco.bsky.social Thank you for such a wonderful challenge! I discovered so much new music, and added lots of songs to my playlist. Brilliant idea!

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky A place I want to go: New Zealand May It Be, Hayley Westenra Originally recorded by Enya for 2001's "LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring," this live version is from 2004. The Christchurch native was only 17 at the time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y_R...

Hayley Westenra - May It Be

YouTube video by NEHOMAS

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge Under the Rainbow, Tommy Page Released in 1991, this song is from his 3rd album, "From the Heart." Page went on to be an executive in the music industry, becoming Billboard's publisher. He died in 2017, leaving a husband and 3 kids. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayf2...

Tommy Page - Under The Rainbow

YouTube video by bigdamnheroes

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky A place I've been... Ohio Cuyahoga, R.E.M. (1986, "Life's Rich Pageant") The Buckeye State is where I grew up, and I always consider Cleveland to be "home." The river is doing well: cuyahogariverwatertrail.org/history/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWPD...

Cuyahoga (2011 Remaster)

YouTube video by R.E.M. - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky For Better or Worse, Debbie Gibson Released in 1995, this was the lead single from "Think With Your Heart." Her latest album is 2022's "Winterlicious." In 2023, she competed in Season 9 of "The Masked Singer" as "Night Owl." www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQu...

Debbie Gibson-For Better or Worse (Music Video)

YouTube video by Debhead Steve

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Z: Zagreb, Croatia Snijeg, Detour Released in 2013, "Snijeg" ("snow") became a massive radio hit in the region. Attached is the original song, but the group has released multiple versions and mixes over the years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCSF...

Detour - Snijeg

YouTube video by aquariusrecordshr

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@richardpeterson93.bsky.social thanks for the repost!!

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Pet Shop Boys @handle.invalid · 27/09/2026

Five days ahead of its official release, Pet Shop Boys' "A man from the future" will be made available to hear in full during two BBC global radio broadcasts on Sunday, 4th October.

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky A Who A Say, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers Released in 1988 and co-written with his brother Stephen, this is a track on "Conscious Party." Rita Marley -- Ziggy's mother and the wife of Bob Marley -- sings back-up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbav...

YouTube video by Ziggy Marley - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky W: Wales Whirring, The Joy Formidable Originally dropped in 2009, this track was re-released in 2011 and reached No. 7 on Billboard's Alt Songs chart. It's also featured in the 2023 rhythm-action video game "Hi-Fi Rush." www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6HA...

YouTube video by The Joy Formidable - Topic

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Culture Fix @culturefixuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

‘Human Grace’: Morten Harket’s New Solo Album Confirmed With Lead Single ‘Hold Me’ #MortenHarket

culturefix.co.uk

‘Human Grace’: Morten Harket’s New Solo Album Confirmed With Lead Single ‘Hold Me’

Norwegian pop legend Morten Harket has revealed details of his upcoming studio album Human Grace, arriving on 27 November 2026, preceded by new single Hold Me featuring his daughter Tomine Harket. The a-ha frontman’s seventh solo album comes in the midst of his battle with Parkinson’s disease and builds on material recorded for his previous solo LP Brother.

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a-ha live (fansite) @ahalive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Morten Harket – "Hold Me" (feat. Tomine Harket) - official music video, directed by Dan Trautwein:

Morten Harket – Hold Me (feat. Tomine Harket) [Official Video]

YouTube video by a-ha

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Supermodel Sandwich, Sananda Maitreya Released in 1995, this is a track from "Vibrator," the 4th album by Terence Trent D'Arby. It's about a star who gets his massive ego bruised because a group of women has no interest in him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a7t...

Supermodel Sandwich

YouTube video by Sananda Maitreya - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky V: Vilnius, Lithuania Hello, The Roop Released in late 2016, the lead single from "Ghosts" is described as an "unapologetic anthem about self-empowerment and breaking societal clichés." Their latest album is 2025's "Momentum." www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk70...

THE ROOP - Hello (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by THE ROOP

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Rough Diamond, Madleen Kane Released in 1978, this was the debut single by the Swedish model. Written by Thor Baldursson and Tony Lester, it was a European disco hit and reached No. 3 on Billboard's Club chart. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPdG...

YouTube video by Madleen Kane - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Free choice Beautiful Mess, Kristian Kostov The song represented Bulgaria and came in second at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. Now going by Kian, he has released several tracks this year, including "Digital Lover." www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCZj...

Kristian Kostov - Beautiful Mess (Official HD)

YouTube video by Virginia Records

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Gabe Wasylko @gabewasylko.com · 24/09/2026

I photographed Downtown Cleveland, Ohio from a helicopter

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky I Like Love, Norma Jean Wright Released in 1978, this disco club hit was written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. The former lead vocalist of Chic released a new version in 2024 on her EP "Living and Loving Life." www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2qJ...

I Like Love - Norma Jean Wright

YouTube video by steveqpr

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky U: Ukraine Wild Dances, Ruslana The winning song for Eurovision 2004 was heavily inspired by the Hutsul people from the Carpathian Mountains. Her latest album is 2025’s “Wild Heart,” and she performed at Eurovision 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=10XR...

Ruslana - Wild Dances (LIVE) | Ukraine 🇺🇦 | Grand Final | Winner of Eurovision 2004

YouTube video by Eurovision Song Contest

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge Imagination, Exotic Birds Formed in Cleveland in 1982, this group once featured Trent Reznor on keyboards. Co-founder Andy Kubiszewski has played with NIN, Stabbing Westward and The The. I was lucky to see the band's final show in 1994. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyeC...

YouTube video by Exotic Birds - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky T: Taiwan Wounds of War, Jay Chou Released in 2004, this is a single from the album "Common Jasmine Orange." One of the most influential Asian artists of the 21st century, he is known as the King of Mandopop. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIZ5...

周杰倫 Jay Chou【止戰之殤 Wounds of War】-Official Music Video

YouTube video by 周杰倫 Jay Chou

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Burning Down, R.E.M. Released in 1985, this was the B side to the UK single "Wendell Gee." Included on the band's 1987 compilation album "Dead Letter Office," the song has 57,000 views on YouTube, 382,000 plays on Spotify. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gSj...

YouTube video by R.E.M. - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky S: Sweden Knowing Me, Knowing You, Abba Released in 1977, this was the third single from the band's album "Arrival." One of my favorites by them, it hit No. 1 in the UK, Ireland and West Germany, Top 10 in 10 other countries. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUrz...

ABBA - Knowing Me, Knowing You (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by AbbaVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge Jane’s Getting Serious, Jon Astley Released in 1987, this made it to No. 7 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart. The drum and bass groove was licensed for a Heinz Ketchup TV commercial featuring future "Friends" star Matt LeBlanc. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNs6...

Jane's Getting Serious

YouTube video by Jon Astley - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky R: Romania That's My Name, Akcent Released in 2009, this is a hit from the "True Believers" album. The dance-pop group from Bucharest was formed by DJ, producer and singer Adrian Sina. It has about 180 million views on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oASZ...

Akcent - That's My Name (Ultra Music)

YouTube video by Ultra Records

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 20/09/2026

This week, we tackled the myth of LGBTQ+ solidarity head on during this amazing chat on This News is So Gay. Give it a listen! thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/09/16/t...

thebuckeyeflame.com

This News is So Gay (9/16/26): Challenging the myth of solidarity in the LGBTQ+ community

Featuring: Dr. Kaila Adia Story ('The Rainbow Ain't Never Been Enuf')

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@3wombats.bsky.social Thanks for the repost!

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Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Let It Go, Luba Released in 1984, this is a single from the Canadian singer’s debut album, “Secrets and Sins.” It was also included on the soundtrack to the 1986 film “9½ Weeks.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT40...

YouTube video by Luba - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Q: Queensland (the state in Australia) To the Moon and Back, Savage Garden Released in 1996, this was the second single from the Brisbane duo. The song reached No. 1 in Australia, 3 in the UK, and 4 in Greece and New Zealand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCm6...

Savage Garden - To The Moon & Back (Extended Version)

YouTube video by SavageGardenVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky The People’s Drug, John Wesley Harding Released in 1991, this is a track from “The Name Above the Title.” Wesley Stace, the real name of the English singer/songwriter, just released a new album, “One Last Heist.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqAc...

The People's Drug

YouTube video by John Wesley Harding - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky P: Philadelphia Motownphilly, Boyz II Men Released in 1991, this was the debut single by the group from the City of Brotherly Love. It reached No. 3 on the Hot 100. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcie...

Boyz II Men - Motownphilly

YouTube video by BoyzIIMenVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky The Nearly Man, The Lightning Seeds Released in 1990, this is a track from the debut studio album by the British band led by Ian Broudie. The group (which now includes Ian's son Riley) has UK dates scheduled in Oct. and Nov. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6vv...

The Lightning Seeds - The Nearly Man (Official Audio)

YouTube video by LightningSeedsVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Free choice... Papaoutai, Stromae Released in 2013, this was the lead single from the Belgian singer's album "Racine carrée." The song ("Dad, where are you?") went to No. 1 in France and Belgium, Top 10 in 9 other countries. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiKj...

Stromae - papaoutai (Official Video)

YouTube video by StromaeVEVO

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Anyone, Camouflage Released in 1989, this is a track from the German group's second album "Methods of Silence." Next month they have a few dates scheduled in the Baltic States. Looks like they are not playing this song on tour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmQo...

YouTube video by Camouflage - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky O: Oakland, CA My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It), En Vogue Released in 1992, this was the lead single from the group's 2nd album, "Funky Divas." The song reached No. 2 in the US, 4 in the UK, 6 in Greece and 9 in Ireland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIuY...

En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (Official Music Video) [HD]

YouTube video by En Vogue

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky God Tonight, Real Life "We need a miracle..." Released in 1990, this is the first single from the band's album "Lifetime." Not a hit like "Send Me An Angel," but it's a good pop song that made the Modern Rock & Dance charts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6rx...

God Tonight (12' Version)

YouTube video by Real Life - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky N: Norway Lifelines, a-ha Released in 2002, this is the title track to the band's seventh album. The video is based on the 1991 Norwegian short film "A Year Along the Abandoned Road," directed by Morten Skallerud. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCkb...

a-ha - Lifelines (Official Video)

YouTube video by a-ha

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#NowHearThis #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Listen, It’s Gone, The Ocean Blue Released in 1993, this is a beautiful song from the band's third album, "Beneath the Rhythm and Sound." It's one of my all-time favorites by the group, who hail from Hershey, PA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt-7...

Listen, It's Gone

YouTube video by Ocean Blue - Topic

Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky M: Mexico City No Puedo Estar Sin Ti, Mœnia Released in 1996, this was the lead single to their self-titled debut album. It means "I Can't Be Without You." The video is from a live performance in 2009. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJe-...

Moenia - No Puedo Estar Sin Ti

YouTube video by MoeniaVEVO