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Each time I go to the local supermarket, Soriana (formerly Gigante), I'm amazed at the music they are playing. It is always American music with selections ranging from the 50s to the present day. The selections are always completely ridiculous and often I can't help laughing out loud. The last song I heard while there was something by the Bee Gees. I will try to remember which songs are playing on future visits and post them here, that way we can all laugh together and then try to analyze the brain of the person that picks these ridiculous songs which motivate (?) people to buy more wonderful Soriana items.

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