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Songs Savaged by Pop Culture

Commercials, YouTube and 'iconic' movie scenes make old faves unlistenable

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 7, 2008 12:29 PM CDT

(Newser) – Some songs simply can't survive the ravages of pop culture. Scott Bennett on College Humor, runs down some tunes he can no longer listen to:

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