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I once went on a trip to San Francisco for a conference. I initially went by myself and then my wife and son would come at the end of the conference. So, for the first couple days I had to figure out things to do in San Francisco . Sure I had the conference, but there really wasn’t much going on in the evenings for the conference (yes, I should have never been at this conference). Let’s just say that I think San Francisco is one of the craziest places. I was in downtown San Francisco and I decided to just start walking and see what I could see. I thought Las Vegas was great for people watching, but San Francisco was even better. It was crazy fun seeing all these business people walking around in downtown San Fran.

As I walked I heard some music in the distance. Of course, I had to go see what it was. Turns out there was this whole production going on with a band and dancers in the plaza outside one of the big office buildings. A couple hundred people were all crowded around enjoying the band. It was crazy to see all the people who must have been on lunch breaks enjoying the show. The craziest part was that it was so organized. I think we’ve all seen street performers, but this was a full scale production show. Free entertainment. It was great.

Once the wife showed up we got lost in the crazy streets of San Fran. I really wanted to take the Alcatraz tour, but it didn’t fit into our schedule. I must admit that family vacation ideas are harder than just being by myself. I don’t mind just walking around. When you have your family with you, you have to plan a bit more.

At one point we decided to head off to the old Candlestick Park. Can you say run down? We were hungry and so I decided to drive around and try to find something to eat. A few blocks from Candlestick Park and my wife and I both got this odd feeling like we weren’t somewhere we should be. It was run down area and didn’t look like the friendliest place in the world. At that point I turned the car around and got the heck out. For some reason we weren’t hungry any more.

Lesson learned: make sure you know where you’re going before you just start driving around. Of course, I’m ready to head back to San Francisco already.

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I’m a little slow this week in posting the music from last night’s Dancing with the Stars, but let’s just say that things have been a little busy for me. However, have no fear, this is the best place to download all the Dancing with the Stars music.

Steve & Anna danced the Mambo to the song I Got A Girl sung by Lou Bega

Cristian & Cheryl danced the Quickstep to the song Americano sung by Brian Setzer Orchestra

Monica & Jonathan danced the Mambo to the song My Lovin (You’re Never Gonna Get It) sung by En Vogue

Penn & Kym danced the Quickstep to the song Man With The Hex sung by Atomic Fireballs

Priscilla & Louis danced the Mambo to the song Bossa Nova Hand Dance (Deixa Isso Pra La) sung by Connie Francis

Shannon & Derek danced the Quickstep to the song Swing With Me sung by Jessica Simpson

Jason & Edyta danced the Mambo to the song Lupita sung by Perez Prado

Marissa & Tony danced the Quickstep to the song Flip Flop And Fly sung by The Blues Brothers

Adam & Julianne danced the Mambo to the song House of Bamboo sung by Andy Williams

Marlee & Fabian danced the Quickstep to the song Mack The Knife sung by Rosemary Clooney

Kristi & Mark danced the Mambo to the song Hey Baby sung by No Doubt

Mario & Karina danced the Quickstep to the song Valerie sung by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse

You can also download music from all the previous Dancing with the Stars.

Lots of people have been interested in finding a list of music from last night’s Dancing with the Stars. Here you go:

Shannon & Derek danced the Cha Cha to the song Shut Up And Drive sung by Rihanna



Monica & Jonathan danced the Foxtrot to the song Bubbly sung by Colbie Caillat



Marissa & Tony danced the Cha Cha to the song Low sung by Flo Rida



*This is the video of Flo Rida
Priscilla & Louis danced the Foxtrot to the song Feeling Good sung by Nina Simone



Kristi & Mark danced the Foxtrot to the song The More I See You sung by Michael Buble



Marlee & Fabian danced the Cha Cha to the song Get On Your Feet sung by Gloria Estefan

Dancing with the Stars is back and so is all the great dancing music. Here’s a list of all the music for Dancing with the Stars and links to purchase the music from Dancing with the Stars on iTunes. We’ll see if I can keep it up all season.

Pro Dancers danced the opening number to Let Me Entertain You sung by Robbie Williams



Penn & Kym danced the Cha Cha to Fool In Love sung by Tina Turner



Jason & Edyta danced the Foxtrot to Pride And Joy sung by Marvin Gaye



Cristian & Cheryl danced the Cha Cha to Bang Bang sung by David Sanborn



Adam & Julianne danced the Foxtrot to Mellow Yellow sung by Donovan



Mario & Karina danced the Cha Cha to Request Line sung by Black Eyed Peas



Steve & Anna danced the Foxtrot to Lazy River sung by Bobby Darin

More Dancing with the Stars Music each Week!