Pop and Jazz Music
Abby: Hey, what are you listening to?
Bill: Right now I’m listening to the Foo Fighters’ latest Album. There are some really good Tracks on this CD, including their new Single.
Abby: Let me see Your iPod for a minute. It looks like you’ve got a Ton of good stuff Loaded up. I like Gwen Stephanie, too, and what’s this? Shakira? I had no idea you were a fan of hers.
Bill: I think she’s a really talented singer and Songwriter. And, well, She’s hot, too.
Abby: Yeah, I bet. Let’s see. You’ve got some great Jazz and blues standards here, too. Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. This one is a Live recording, and these are Compilations. You’ve got their Greatest hits And some Bootleg stuff, too. I never knew you were such a jazz Buff.
Bill: Yeah, I like all kinds of music. Now, where are you going with my iPod?
Abby: I thought I’d just borrow it for a little while.
Bill: Yeah, right. Hand it over. I’ve got to download my favorite podcast.
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