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TIL That the commonly played version of the famous Eiffel 65 song "Blue(Da Ba Dee)" is actually one of three versions created, and is known as the "DJ Ponte Ice Pop Mix". Two other versions created at the same time, the "Dub Mix" and "Glamour Jump Cut" exist, but rarely see airplay or recognition.

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