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Tubeify

From the great Bob Lefsetz comes a fun way to listen to music online (at least, until the lawyers shut it down) called Tubeify. Instructions:

Go to: http://www.tubeify.com/invitations/

Enter your e-mail address and click on "Request Invitation."

You will get this message: "Thank you! We will send you an invite when more are available." IGNORE IT!

Wait approximately 60 seconds and check your inbox (or spam folder) for a code and link and then sign up. Tubeify also works as a regular jukebox; you can enter any act and play all of its material (at least all that Tubeify can find) or you can also search for individual songs.

Play now and SMILE!

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