The Dodgers were a bell and we just sent a crack up their big iron side! Let Phreedom ring!

Finally, FINALLY, Philadelphia is where it belongs; at the top of the world, (don't worry, it's still grounded firmly along the waters edge in Pa, I'm just speaking metaphorically here) on the way to the World Series.

And this isn't just any ol' championship march. This is a HUGE deal for us. I mean, yea, we're celebrating the sluggers, but more importantly, we're celebrating us-our heritage, our patience, our city, our history. It's like when the class nerd shows up at the high school reunion as a genius millionaire body-building model. There is no place more proud right now than Center City. It's a really avenging feeling.

It's a total Philly thing; you wouldn't understand.

But if you want to try to understand, here's some Philly music to add to the sweet sound of cheer and victory that will no doubt be ringing throughout Philly and it's extended suburbs tomorrow.

*Click song title links to download.

MP3: McFadden And Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (Phillies version)
Play this song loud and raise your bottles and glasses in unison, friends.

MP3: Slo Mo - My Buzz Comes Back
Their fresh sound is so Philly. And this song is about getting your groove back. And frankly, The Phils are the new "How Stella Got Her Groove Back."

MP3: Bill Conti - Gonny Fly Now (Rocky training theme/Philadelphia theme song)
A must have song for such an occasion, obvy!

MP3: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas - Bring It On Home To Me (Sam Cooke cover)
Not a Philly song, but hey Phils! Bring that title on home to us. Yeaaah! (Yeah!) Yeeeeeeeah! (Yeah!)

MP3: Boyz II Men - End of the Road
This one is for you, Dodgers fans! We're looking at you, Mike Piazza. pwnd!

If you're thinking of getting me a Christmas gift this year.. here's a last minute tip for you.

Boys II Men will be returning home for a show in January with Angie Stone. Yeah, I said it. Boys II Men. Motown Phillay back again.

Does that make me weird? No. It makes me honest. You know you wanna go too. Go ahead admit your love and affection for them. No one's looking. They are like The Beatles of 90's R&B. (The Philly soulsmen are afterall, one of only 3 artists ever to replace themselves at the number one spot with a hit single, joining The Beatles and Elvis.)

And if you've been watching VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 90's" this week as intently as I have, you're probably a bit perplexed to not see any Boyz II Men songs yet. Surely, they're saving "End Of The Road" for the top 10... If not, I may boycott one of the only channels I watch for a while. You hear me VH1?! I'm calling you out!


Audio: Meredith Bragg - Silver Sonya (the ghost of Elliott Smith is alive and well in Bragg, incredible record)
Video: The Muppet Family Christmas (I may have a Christmas gift for you up my sleeve)