Playlist #2 (The Ultimate Salsa) + your comments/suggestions are welcome

This week's playlist is my attempt at creating the quintessential Salsa playlist. The "Ultimate Salsa" list, if you will. The idea came from a thought I had recently: What songs would I play for someone who is listening to Salsa for the first time? This list attempts to answer that very question.

There are plenty of GREAT songs that can be cited... but there are a select few that truly define the genre. The songs that are universally known, immediately recognizable. Some get people off their butts whether it's at a club, a bar, or a house party while others are lyrical masterpieces paired with magical music set to the rhythm of the clave. Feel free to comment and add other selections to the list.
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Ultimate SALSA playlist:
(Updated 12/9/08 - 1:10PM)
Oscar De Leon - Lloraras
Joe Arroyo - Rebelion
Fruko y Sus Tesos - El Preso
Gran Combo - Brujeria
Frankie Ruiz - Mirandote
Hector Lavoe - El Cantante
Willie Colon - El Gran Varon
Africando - Yay Boy
Adolescent's Orquesta - Anhelo
Grupo Niche - Una Aventura
Marc Anthony & La India - Vivir Lo Nuestro
Johnny Rivera & Rey Sepulveda - No Vale La Pena
Tito Gomez & Tito Rojas - Dejala
Sonora Carruseles - Micaela
Justo Betancourt - Pa' Bravo Yo
Eddie Santiago - Lluvia
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Honorable mentions:
Frankie Ruiz - La Rueda
Willie Colon - Gitana
Orquesta Guayacan - Cali Pachanguero
Larry Harlow - Se Me Perdio La Cartera
Puerto Rican Power - Paginas De Amor
Hector Tricoche - Un Lobo Domesticado
Grupo Niche - Sin Sentimientos
Grupo Niche - Buenaventura y Caney
Tito Rojas - Lo Que Te Queda
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe - La Murga
Adolescent's Orquesta - Arrepentida
Adolescent's Orquesta - Persona Ideal
Angel Canales - Lejos De Ti
Mickey Taveras - Quiereme
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On a side note::

I'm suffering from a case of writer's block... and though I have a lot to write about... I want to take some time before I get into what's been happening lately. Not that *I* need the time as much as others seem to need it. If you don't know what I'm talking about, then the info will come as big news. If know then... well, you know. hahahah.

Until next time, faithful reader...