The Vikings stag party would consist of flagons of ale, pillaging, buxom wenches and fighting, well they did think they would only go to heaven if they died in a fight.

Poor Henry VIII, he had more stag parties then a busy working girl in Amsterdam. Do you think he chopped heads off his wives because he was addicted to stag parties ?? Wow, we are writing history here!

Yes, even legal mp3 downloads. The problem is that most people want type of music that you get on top 40 radio, Clear Channel synthesized, repetitive yet catchy, MTV Video ready, Pop/Rock and Hip Hop songs. This is a big problem for recording industry and for consumers because this is where losses to artists, writers and publishers start to add up. Unfortunately for music industry internet technology and savvy young customers are running three steps ahead of them.

So what should you do?

To get legal MP3 downloads go retail and go big

The best legal MP3 downloads can be found at major online music retailers.

1. iTunes.com has over 150 million MP3 Downloads. Create online mixes, link to over 1,000 radio stations across country, create mixes, download directly to your iPod or even purchase an iPod if you don’t have one. This large music catalog gives you access to almost every music genre that exists. There are also free samples available on a regular basis. No mystery here. Apple lists date directly on front page so you know when to come back and download your free songs. Free music on a schedule. Excellent!