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Chapter 22 -When Brad and Stefan discuss O.J., and Stefan's search for a new assistant. "You Gotta Be" by Des'Ree http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r32vw4260G4 -When Stefan meets Brian Parnell, who looks incredibly familiar. "Name" by The Goo-Goo Dolls -When Brian and JP meet, and JP realizes that his father must have fooled around back in the early 70's. "Crazy Life" by Toad the Wet Sprockett

Chapter 21 -When Stefan and Jenny discuss her worries about her son dating. And gay-sexing. "Let's Talk About Sex" by Salt-N-Peppa -When Stefan and JP are driving around, listening to oldies, and get news from Ace on the phone that Cass had her baby. "Take It Easy" by the Eagles http://www.youtube.c...h?v=e24Ouw1QNDs -When Stefan goes to his office, determined to be productive. "Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pkggOkBxcnk -When Alejandro and Casey celebrate their 16th birthdays with new cars. "Sixteen" by No Doubt http://www.youtube.c...h?v=3Z2ZThN1zR4 -When they watch Johnny Cochrane go off, and JP explains to Stefan that it reminds them of their relationship, because "If it fits, you must never quit." "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey **** I remember when I was 7 or so, and I loved singing "Let's Talk About Sex" on my playground, much to the consternation of my teachers. LOL.

It's interesting to think that soon, the 1910's will be out of living memory.

Chapter 20 -When Stefan and JP discuss Alejandro, the implications of what he's done, and what to do about him. "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys -When Stefan and JP have a threesome with Cody, and ensure him that he will always have a friend in them. "I'll Be There" by Mariah Carey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnldWJO2t5s -When Mrs. Murphy, or Jenny, comes out to California to let her son know that she's come around on him being gay, with help of groups like PFLAG. "Anna Begins" by Counting Crows http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv3p-yLC1Ps -When Stefan takes Jenny out for some pampering, because too many sons don't get supportive mothers like that, and they makeover Jenny so she actually looks like she's from this decade. "90's Girl" by Blackgirl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AanNOhtfEZs

Here's another one... "Human Nature" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaAQf2nUbuU It's so underated, but I think it's a great track.

Chapter 6 http://nifty.nisusne...k/on-the-mark-6 -When Mark argues with his parents until he gets what he wants- Van on the trip with him to the beach. "Teenage Rampage" by The Sweet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-3IEFkYq7g -When Mark and Van fool around together, kissing passionately. "Feel Like Making Love" by Bad Company http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOFwfPL54aY -When Mark tells Van that he loves him, and feels that he just might have ruined everything. "Heart on My Sleeve" by Gallagher and Lyle http://www.youtube.c...h?v=4szFzwjiQ2M -When Mark clues us in on how his freshmen year of high school goes, with him becoming a popular semi-jock and good-looking, and making good friends. "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" by Diana Ross http://www.youtube.c...h?v=EUYliAP7tIg -When Mark describes one of his weekend sleepovers with Darryl, who is becoming even hotter. "Saturday Night" by The Bay City Rollers -Summer '77, when Mark walks to Harry's house for the summer rager. "Calling Dr. Love" by Kiss -When Mark walks up the stairs to Harry's house, and finds Mari having sex with someone. "Feels Like the First Time" by Foreigner -When Mark kicks the crap out of Aaron Bryce, Mari's lover. "Barracuda" by Heart -When Mark calms down, and stars crying about how he lost his love, Marianne. TOTALLY milking the teenage drama for all it was worth. "More than A Feeling" by Boston -When Van decides to comfort Mark...with sex. "Heartbeat" by The Runaways

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_hz2am90Hk

Chapter 19 -At the third meeting with Bitty, when Darius rips into her. "Disarm" by Smashing Pumpkins -When Stefan watches the happy Max and Marcel frolic around with their lover Cody, while Alejandro and Casy have their young love thing going, before getting back to his own lover to talk about how things are going. "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NZuXn7loFo -When the police come, and tell them that Bitty has died. "Lump" by the President of the United States of America -When Stefan tells the kids about Bitty, who feel nothing but relief, having come through the experience intact if just a little bit less innocence. And, learned a lesson or two about how to be a good human being, by not following ther bio mom's example. "You Learn" by Alanis Morisette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBD7qeIYxH8 -When Max, Marcel, and Cody help the boys surf, while JP and Stefan just sit back and relax, enjoying the quiet morning. "These Are Days" by 10, 000 Maniacs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxmaqliSdzY -When JP and Stefan give Alejandro sex advice, and then Alejandro hints he had something to do with how Bitty died. "Plowed" by Sponge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHjdmNLs0go

Chapter 18 -When Brad and Bitty scream at each other as she tries to get the kids into her custody, using sheriff orders. "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden -When Stefan goes to his house, where Darius and JJ are hiding, and outlines their plan to escape. "When I Come Around" by Green Day (lullabye version) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfqiYbIULY -When the gang gets to Mexico, where they will vacation as they try to buy some time. "Welcome to Paradise" by Green Day http://www.youtube.c...h?v=LUBzTRDhuCk -When Darius and JJ have their first supervised visit with Bitty, with Stefan as the family escort. "Misery" by Soul Asylum http://www.youtube.c...h?v=M8gJ3igY2Lk -When Stefan talks to Marcel (who is doing better), then watches his family and friends frolic around in the Malibu surf, everyone having fun despite the problems they're having with Bitty. "Surf Wax America" by Weezer http://www.youtube.c...h?v=HSgdEB-8PMY -When JP gives the letters to Stefan, admitting the lies in his life to be true to himself. "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pKd06s1LNik *** I wasn't aware of "Fake Plastic Trees" when it came out, so it was nice to use this song I only discovered recently. And I have worn out my copy of Weezer's "Blue" CD. LOL.

Jeremy's age is very firm and definite- he was born on Saturday, December 7, 1985. So at the time of the story, JJ's 9 years old and will turn 10 at the end of 1995. He should be in the class of 2004, if things go right- but...you never know. Darius's age is more of a question mark- we've talked about it before, but we've never settled on a firm birthdate for Darius. I think we've estimated that Darius's birthday is anywhere between November 1981, to March 1982. So he's about 13 years old, but we're not sure if he's going to turn 14 in 1995, or if he'll turn 14 in 1996. Either way, I think Darius won't start high school until fall 1996, making him class of 2000. Mark, you wanna hold a contest where the lucky winner can pick Darius's birthdate? LOL. Will's age is also firm and definite- his birthday is September 14, 1986, so he's eight-soon-to-be-nine, and will graduate with the class of 2005. And probably be the damned valedictorian. LOL. The fact that Darius and Jeremy are 13 and 9 years old, respectively, makes this case interesting- it might've been different if Bitty had tried to get the kids back in say, 1988, when they were still pretty little, but Darius is an adolescent while puberty is just around the corner for JJ.

Chapter 17 -When they're sitting around Marcel's hospital bed, and Stefan feels like he'll make it. And he does, waking up. "One of Us" by Joan Osburne -When Stefan talks to Marcel about his overdose, who maintains that it was accidental and not a suicide attempt. "All Apologies" by Nirvana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTRXzkRis-s -When we meet Casey, who looks like an absolute dork. Stefan being Stefan, he gets Alejandro to play nice. Most surprising, he gets him to be open about accepting Casey despite him not being the hottest guy. "Buddy Holly" by Weezer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiIC5qcXeNU -When dorky Casey gets a makeover, as Stefan wants Alejandro to have a suitable "playmate". "Kids In America" by The Muffs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMaJncc0gk8 -When Bitty gets the sheriff to take back custody of the kids. "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins

Chapter 5 http://nifty.nisusne...k/on-the-mark-5 -When Mark and Mari lose their virginity to each other, at the tender age of 14. "Baby, I Love Your Way" by Peter Frampton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e08HdcvRjZQ -When Mark and Mari have sex in the pool, Mark discovers the female g-spot, and Mark's father catches them. "Love to Love You Baby" by Donna Summer http://www.youtube.c...h?v=h1ArZEFwRsY -When Mark is awakened by Darryl in the morning, and his resolve to never talk to him again is shattered by their passionate hook-up. "Magic Man" by Heart http://www.youtube.c...h?v=cYjgh-znxB4 -After swimming, when Mark tells Darryl about his thing with Mari, but promises him that they're going to still keep their own thing going. "Mama Mia" by ABBA

Chapter 16 -For the 4th of July bash in Claremont. "Summertime" by Will Smith -When Stefan runs into a cleaned up Bitty, who hints that she's going to get her custody of Darius and JJ back. "Life's A Bitch" by Nas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewdZzLP6Bk -When Stefan calls up Brad for a heads up about Bitty, so he can strategize immediately. "Somebody to Shove" by Soul Asylum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfLuUsxrhiw -When they get Marcel's condo, and find that he's overdosed on drugs, just like his father did. "Say It Ain't So' by Weezer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyfyhKga-6Y -When Stefan gets to the ICU, and finds Max is already there. "Lithium" by Nirvana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x698XNiV6T8 -When Marcel's former lovers, JP and Max, break down and cry in the ICU while Stefan tries to stay strong. "Stay" by Shakespeare's Sister *** God, the 90's really had SUCH a diverse music scene And "Say It Ain't So" is the song I picked for Marcel's downfall over "Waterfalls". But I think I have another idea for it.

Chapter 15 -When J.P. and Jason make up in one rather physical way. "Far Behind" by Candlebox http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XOGh8n0kG0 -When Cody puts Alejandro into his place, calling him out for throwing himself at guys like a cheap whore. "Self-Esteem" by The Offspring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kIZeVoRBuU -When Stefan and Brad watch the O.J. Simpson trial on Court TV. "Scream" by Michael Jackson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNl2Pm9-7Vk -When Alejandro gets taken on a fashion trip in Beverly Hills. "You Better Work" (1992 remix) by RuPaul http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVHwU4kuHXs

Good point. I just thought it fit the mood of 14-year old Mark moping around in his bedroom over the boy sending out mixed signals. "At Seventeen" is SUCH a good brooding song, I think. But "Wildfire" and "Midnight Blue" were especially cheesy, I think. But in a good way. I have two cheesy songs in mind for this story- "Sentimental Lady" and "Brokenhearted Me", but they're from 1978, so I can't use them just yet since it's still 1976 in this story. One thing that's nice about doing music for this is the fact that Mark already has so many song pics for a lot of the scenes. Nice. Makes this easier. LOL. So far, my favorite pick has been "Sarah Smile" for Mark finally getting to fool around with a girl. I love that song. And it's something you can imagine a person losing their virginity to. (Or, in this case, finally getting to second base for the first time. With a girl.) I also really liked the comedic mental image of Mark being so thrilled at finding a pot field that "This Will Be' plays. LOL.

Chapter 4 http://nifty.nisusne...k/on-the-mark-4 -When Mark and Darryl sit around the pool, getting baked and listening to songs on the radio. "Carry on My Wayward Son" by Kansas "Blinded by the Light" by Bruce Springsteen http://www.youtube.c...h?v=BN6zFN8cAPs "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynrd http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pw3mFzet48c "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult -When Mark and Mari hook up in his pool for the first time, and Mark gets to second base. "Sarah Smile" by Hall and Oates -When Van's parents drive him and Mark up to the mountains for some hiking. "Disco Duck" by Rick Dee http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ym2bXh6v0yo "Get Down Tonight" by KC and the Sunshine Band http://www.youtube.c...h?v=7lu81z2E6pE -When Mark finds the pot field. "This Will Be" by Natalie Cole -When Mark and Van get high, and fool around with each for the first time. "Fly, Robin, Fly" by Silver Convention http://www.youtube.c...h?v=DyNnHiFHsXY -On the ride back home, listening to more disco. "Right Back Where We Started From" by Maxine Nightingale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87LlIN25izI "Love Machine" by the Miracles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFoLjFGKMHw

Chapter 3 http://nifty.nisusne...k/on-the-mark-3 -When Darryl starts the process of turning Mark into an athletic swimmer. "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple -When Mark describes his neighborhood friends, who range from upper middle class to rich, and cool to utter snob. "Young Americans" by David Bowie http://www.youtube.c...h?v=QiaoRdOUPI8 -When Darryl shows Mark how to "kiss a girl". Among other things. "Show Me the Way" by Peter Frampton -When Darryl "leaves for the weekend", and Mark spends the day listening to maudlin 70's songs before Mari gets him out of his "maudlin tailspin". "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ClgfwBMsB1w "Midnight Blue" by Melissa Manchester http://www.youtube.c...h?v=55rasuh3VfQ "Wildfire" by Michael Murphy http://www.youtube.c...h?v=DIkpqdjU-qo -When Mark runs into Darryl at the mall, who's "picking up things" before he leaves. "Lying Eyes" by Eagles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN83XfUVWQU -For the 4th of July party...America celebrates its 200th birthday, while Mark gets befuddled by his continuing sexual maturation that seems to be pointing him in two directions. "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John

<<<<Research is going to be key, but I wonder what this may affect in the future in a world without AIDS or fear of AIDS being a death sentence.>>> I'm not saying this is a right perception, but it seems like the vast majority of young people I meet today aren't all that concerned with AIDS, because people are living longer with AIDS medication in the Western World. Back in the 1990's, it seemed like you constantly saw safe sex ads on TV and people talking about using condoms to prevent AIDS. Now, it seems like the current teenage/twentysomething generation just doesn't get that. Here's an article about AIDS apathy in young people: AIDS Apathy In Young People Seriously, it's f**king scary to hear the way guys talk about having unprotected sex. It really is like there's absolutely no fear of AIDS, at least in the United States, because we're just not seeing people die off the way they were back in the 1980's and 1990's. South Park actually did an interesting episode about the total apathy you see about AIDS in the U.S. today- that it's seen as some 90's disease we don't have to worry about anymore. Though it was satire, that's sadly closer to the truth than I'd like to see.

We're just on chapter 2. Trust me, we're going to find out a lot more. LOL.

Chapter 14 -When Marcel opens up to Stefan about what a mess he's made of everything. "Creep" by Stone Temple Pilots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9gcae3qrDA -When Marcel tries to make up with Max. "Glycerine" by Bush -When Max relays his intention to get back with Marcel after some time to heal, and then enages in some kinky sex with the guys. "Today" by the Smashing Pumpkins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIwUxq0BMSE -When we meet Alejandro, and Jason comes onboard to try and make some amends. "Come As You Are" by Nirvana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOL5cpwTkes

Chapter 2 http://nifty.nisusne...k/on-the-mark-2 -When Mark notices the next day at school that his social standing has ever-so slightly improved, and hangs out with Darryl's burner friends. "Long Way to the Top" by AC/DC -At Darryl's house, where Mark checks out Derrick's bulge and butt in his blue jeans while they get high. "Blue Jeans" by Skyhooks http://www.youtube.c...h?v=XQnYSI_tCD0 -When Mark convinces Darryl to go his house to swim, but gives him a blow job beforehand. "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate

Okay, after finishing the Land Whore, I realize I still want to do more 70's stuff. And then I thought about Mark's 11-chapter story "On the Mark". Not finished, and not going to be finished, but I thought it would be fun to do music stuff for this story, since in terms of time period setting, it's right between "The Land Whore" and "Be Rad". And it's a way to introduce you to Mark's great work- never finished, but I thought it was a great story. Again, don't get into reading it if you're going to be bothered that it isn't finished, LOL. It's also not as clear about what year each chapter takes place in, so I prolly can't avoid the anachronisms. But, whatever. LOL. Finally, there's a lot of music I wanted to use for Be Rad, or have since discovered since doing the Be Rad story, so...yeah. Chapter 1 http://nifty.nisusne...k/on-the-mark-1 -When Mark introduces himself as a nerdy kid in mid-1970's and clues us in on the various styles that kids of the time had. "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith http://www.youtube.c...h?v=iTtffG1UKFw -When Aaron Bryce threatens to beat up Mark after school for being an f-word. "Why Can't We Be Friends?" by War http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z40NhAgNbnM -When Darryl stands up for Mark, becoming his friend in the process. "You're My Best Friend" by Queen -When Darryl corrupts Mark with oral sex and weed. "Have A Cigar" by Pink Floyd

Thanks, Mark. It's been a blast. And the early 1970's was a pretty rich time in music- definitely much easier than when I was trying to do stuff for 1980. Geez. NOT a good year for American music, 1980 was. 1973 couldn't be anymore different, though.

Chapter 30 http://markarbour.ga...nicles/lw30.php -As Stefan updates us on how the past four months of 1974 have gone for everyone. "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks -When Stefan watches generation two interact with each other, getting a feel for who they'll be as adults. "Sing A Song" by Sesame Street(1971 version) http://www.youtube.c...h?v=EOFY52PAPoc -When Stefan talks to Armand's mother in Paris, and offers his loyal friendship to her in return that she continue being Armand's supportive mother. "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers -When Stefan catches Greg breaking the rules at his house when he gets home, and becomes depressed because he doesn't know if he'll ever be able to really trust him. Nonetheless, they have sex when they get back home. "I Can't Change It" by Frankie Miller -When Stefan and Greg have to administer shots to themselves to cure their VD, and decide they're finished with those Gordon sex parties. "Taking Care of Business" by Bachman Turner Overdrive http://www.youtube.c...h?v=X6Abk1wqHz4 -In August 1974...as Richard Nixon resigns, and Stefan and Greg confirm their love for one another. "The Joker" by Steve Miller Band http://www.youtube.c...h?v=5yle1USyhCY *** Alright guys, it's been great picking up where Mark left off and doing the final ten chapters of music for the Land Whore. Hope you guys enjoyed it!

Chapter 29 http://markarbour.gayauthors.org/chronicles/lw29.php -When Stefan lies in a coma after getting shot, drifting in and out of conciousness. "If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot -When Roger talks to Stefan in his coma, willing his friend to wake up. "Cherish" by David Cassidy -When Brad talks to Stefan in his coma, willing his blood brother to wake up...and he does. "Daniel" by Elton John -When Stefan and Greg are reunited at the hospital. "Your Song" by Elton John -When Stefan talks to one of the guys who were involved with the shooting, and shows mercy. "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney and Wings -When Stefan and Greg make love to each other at the end, healing from their experience. "I'll Have to Say I Love You In A Song" by Jim Croce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqXNeXJG6Q0