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10 Songs that stick on 'repeat' in my head
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- Published: 23:01 August 14, 2008
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- Randall D. Ball is an English teacher at the American International School in Abu Dhabi.
Close To You by The Carpenters Whether you want it there or not, this sticky-sweet love song can run a continuous loop in your brain's MP3 player for days on end. From the opening line, "Why do birds suddenly appear", you're hooked.
With or Without You by U2 Remember that party when we were 12 years old? I remember it! I danced with Laura O'Neill, the cutest girl in class.
Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses Opening riffs are important, and this one is a classic!
Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles Sorry, I can't help it! I hear this song, and I start making those goofy hieroglyphic moves that we all saw in the video two decades ago.
Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen There's a reason he's called The Boss. I find it amusing that misguided people think it's a patriotic song. A great lesson: listen to the lyrics!
Iron Man by Black Sabbath Regardless of your opinion of the Robert Downey Jr. film, the song itself is a metal classic.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Thanks to the movie Wayne's World, I can't hear this song now without picturing four head-banging teenagers in a blue Pinto.
Fiesta Macarena by Los Del Rio Admit it: you can still do the dance. Need I say more?
When Doves Cry by Prince When Prince speaks, we listen. When he sings, we hear. When he plays musical instruments, we revere. This song will never get old.
Dancing Queen by Abba Can anyone say, "guilty pleasure"? This could be the ultimate one!
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