According to us (by way of Wikipedia), a meme is a unit of social information. To me, there is nothing more social – thus – meme-y, than music. And in the global age, where media gets passed in real-time, music memes are more meme-y than ever. This list features five “Meme Songs,” pieces of music [...]

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One of the most popular bands on the planet in the 1970s and early 1980s was Journey. They had hit after hit after hit.  And the songs ranged from soft ballads like “Open Arms” and “Faithfully” and to rock anthems like “Don’t Stop Believin‘” (the top-selling catalog track on iTunes…ever!) and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).” [...]

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For the past few months, I’ve tweeted “Stuck In Your Head” songs of the day.  These are the tunes that somehow get stuck between your ears and hang out there for an eternity.  You may HATE the song, but it’s there.  Nothing you can do about it.  So just enjoy the music and let is [...]

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Some fun on a Friday: Boyce Avenue Glee Cast The Chipmunks! Family Guy

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OK, so, removing the Preamble entry, this is the 100th post on The Buzz!! Thank you to everyone who has read, shared, inspired, and commented here.  It’s been an absolute thrill to get to know you (or know you better!).  I try to provoke discussion, so I definitely appreciate people who tell me I’m wrong! [...]

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Two of my favorite versions of the Journey classic. First, here is Boyce Avenue: And also the terrific version from the series premiere of “Glee:”

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