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"On Song"

Posted by James Briggs on January 10, 2003

In Reply to: "On Song" posted by N Barrett on January 10, 2003

: Can anyone tell me where the term "On Song" comes from and where it originated. I have seen sports reporters using it on occasion.

I think it refers to an engine, Ofte used to power some form of competetive vehicle. When properly tuned and running sweetly, it sounds perfect - it's 'on song'.

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