What are some good 70's and 80's songs suitable for playing in a pharmacy?
My father owns a family pharmacy and we have an iPod with nice 70's and 80's songs set to play for the customers. Can you tell me some that I can add to the playlist? Remember nice calm easy listening ones are best, and no dirty or bad songs about dying etc.. To get an idea of some of the songs I have here's a link to the playlist so far.
Specific songs are great, but I will also take artists. Try not to give duplicates. If 10 people give 10 songs that's 100 new songs! Thanks!
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posted on May 28, 2008 - 15 answers
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Hopefully this won't be too obscure...
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posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 35 answers
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posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 47 answers
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posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 20 answers
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posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 9 answers
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posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 5 answers
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posted on Feb 24, 2005 - 12 answers
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Has sort of groovy, mellow T-Rex kind of feel.
Anyone?
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