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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “January Hymn” by The Decemberists!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER) I would usually … Continue reading

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January Rolls Onward and So Does The Pandemic Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 Countdown!!!

Welcome to the 2020 Pandemic Philbys! For the near future, the Countdown of Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 will take a blog format. I am presuming it will eventually change and I will then switch to radio. But since … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, January 3, 2021

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site … Continue reading

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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Blues for Casey” by J.P. Reali!!!

I have started a new feature: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day!  Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/ I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights … Continue reading

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Week 3 of the Pandemic Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 Countdown!!!

Welcome to the 2020 Pandemic Philbys! For the near future, the Countdown of Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 will take a blog format. I am presuming it will eventually change and I will then switch to radio. But since … Continue reading

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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “I’ll Be There” by Gerry and The Pacemakers!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER) I would usually … Continue reading

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Unofficial Pandemic Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 Countdown, Pt.2!!!

We’re twenty percent of the way through the Pandemic Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2o2o! Once again, I have included submission information after the update. Here’s the unofficial Countdown so far: 81.(Don’t) Give Up on Love—Car City (Car City) 82.Happy … Continue reading

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Monday Brings Two More Additions to The Pandemic Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 Countdown!!!

Welcome to the 2020 Pandemic Philbys! For the near future, the Countdown of Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 will take a blog format. I am presuming it will eventually change and I will then switch to radio. But since … Continue reading

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The Pandemic Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 Countdown Never Gives Up!!!

Welcome to the 2020 Pandemic Philbys! For the near future, the Countdown of Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2020 will take a blog format. I am presuming it will eventually change and I will then switch to radio. But since … Continue reading

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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Happy New Year” by Spike Jones and His City Slickers!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER) I would usually … Continue reading

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