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    Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Most Popular Songs Of 2019

    The Black Keys, Sturgill Simpson and Mavis Staples all landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.
    Dec 11, 2019 7 minutes
    Source: Cameron Pollack

    To celebrate the end of 2019, we are publishing a special edition of Heavy Rotation – our popular, monthly series that features songs public radio can't stop playing. This list of songs is ranked in order, using spin counts compiled from our various member stations across the country. Here are the most popular thirty songs from another music-filled year in public radio.

    You can stream this playlist via Spotify or Apple Music.

    30. Lana Del Rey, "Doin' Time"

    Somnambulistic and lush, with a touch of California apocalyptic, Lana Del Rey's take on "Doin' Time" – Sublime's interpretation of George Gershwin's "Summertime" – resuscitates the Great American Songbook and gives it a ballsy, elegantly orchestrated makeover; her Grammy-nominated album Norman F****** Rockwell! feels like her own declaration of independence. — Gini Mascorro, KXT

    29. CAAMP, "Peach Fuzz"

    Preoccupied by traditionalism, CAAMP starts with a catchy calling card: "Peach Fuzz" is a folk-rock ditty, but more The Lovin' Spoonful than Blind Blake. A "Sweet Jane"-style guitar bounce will get listeners moving while Taylor Meier's vocals conjure Ray LaMontagne grit but swap weariness for joy. Here's a perfect summertime jamboree. —

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