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The “Hold Music” Song

June 24, 2007 2:56 pm

How much time each week do you spend sitting on the phone waiting for a conference call to begin?  I spend more time that way than I care to admit.  In fact, after a while it starts to feel as if the hold music is taunting you.  Hence, the song below (available in mp3 or wma).

3 Responses to “The “Hold Music” Song”

Stuart Maxwell wrote a comment on June 25, 2007

That is hysterical. I will not be able to keep a straight face at a conference call ever again.

Dave Schappell wrote a comment on June 25, 2007

Love it, love it, love it… why am I always on hold?!?

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