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Kinect Sports Commercial -- What's the Song?

English post-punkers Gang of Four provide the music for Microsoft's new Xbox Kinect sensor with their 1979 cult hit 'Natural's Not In It.'

The track, which ironically enough seems to rail against the influence of media in our lives, comes from the band's debut album 'Entertainment,' which is legendary among independent music fans.

The song's intertwining pair of extremely dry funk guitar riffs are joined by punkish drums and a barely audible bass as players are shown dancing, bowling, playing volleyball and many other video games without any hand-held controllers.

The ad ends before Jon King gets to his views on recreational activities: "The problem of leisure / What to do for pleasure / The body is good business / Sell out maintain the interest / Ideal love a new purchase / Dream of the perfect life."

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Filed under: What's The Song, Indie

Ricky Martin, 'Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu' Feat. Natalia Jimeniz -- New Song

Ricky Martin ends years of radio silence with his new Spanish-language song 'Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu,' a duet with Natalia Jimeniz.

The track is the first single from Martin's upcoming, and so far untitled, bilingual album, which is expected in stores during the first quarter of 2011.

There is also an English-sung version of the song, 'The Best Thing About Me is You,' which features British soul singer Joss Stone on vocals in place of Jimeniz.

Although best known for upbeat dance floor anthems such as 'Livin' La Vida Loca,' this new ballad, 'Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu' finds Martin singing his lover's praises over a gentle mid-tempo pop rhythm.

"Life is short so make it what you want to / Make it good don't wait until manana / I think I'm cool cause your name's on this heart-shaped tattoo / Now the best thing about me is you." (We're assuming the English lyrics match the Spanish version.)

Be sure to check back on our site frequently for news on the title and release date of Ricky Martin's new album. In the meantime, you can listen for 'Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu' and other great hits on AOL Radio's Pop Latino station.

Filed under: New Music, Latino

NFL Women's Apparel Commercial -- What's the Song?

April Smith and the Great Picture Show cover Lesley Gore's, 1964 single 'You Don't Own Me' in the new commercial for the NFL's new line of women's apparel.

The surprisingly muscular guitars alternate between a dry, crisp rhythm line and a brief melodic series of notes, and the song's strong feminist message resonates as a parade of women throw unwanted shirts at their confused male partners.

"You don't own me / I'm not just one of your many toys / You don't / Don't say I can't go with other boys / And don't tell me what to do / And don't tell me what to say."

Turns out, it's not the guys who are being rejected, just the man-sized clothing, since the NFL is now offering shirts tailored to fit woman in a more flattering manner.

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Top 100 Christmas Songs

There's nothing like a collection of joyous Christmas songs to get you into the holiday spirit. Whether you're celebrating the birth of Baby Jesus, shopping for the perfect gift for your loved ones or simply enjoying the season with your family and friends, chances are there's a song for the exact kind of merriment you're feeling. So, grab your eggnog, curl up by the fire and check out AOL Radio's list of the Top 100 Christmas Songs.
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'Christmas Eve'
Celine is from Canada, and, yes, they do celebrate Christmas there, just more politely than us, eh?
Celine Dion These Are Special Times

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