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May 22, 2026
 
 
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CLASSIC TRACKS SPECIAL EDITION
There's no theme to this month's Classic Tracks Special Edition — the songs range across three different decades and a host of different genres. Enjoy these well-written peeks behind the scenes, and we'll see you next Tuesday after the three-day weekend. Have fun, be safe and remember the military personnel that Memorial Day honors.
 
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Classic Tracks: The Eagles' "Hotel California”
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Classic Tracks: “We Are the World”
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Classic Tracks: Paul Davis’ "I Go Crazy"
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Classic Tracks: The Tubes' "White Punks On Dope"
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