Pacific State (song)
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"Pacific" is a single by the English electronic music group 808 State, released in November 1989 by ZTT Records. It exists in various mix versions known by different titles, such as "Pacific State" an
Pacific Album Cover
Loon
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Loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes.
Pacific State (song)
…2025, Billboard magazine ranked it number 22 in their list of "The 50 Best House Songs of All Time". "Pacific"'s iconic bird sample, a recording of a loon, was popularized by the song, and went on to be used in many other electronic songs such as Lady Gaga's "Babylon". Pacific State (song) at Discogs…
Gaviiformes all species of loons
1918 illustration of a variety of loons by Archibald Thorburn. Top: common loon, mid-left: red-throated loon, mid-right: yellow-billed loon, bottom: black-throated loon
Common loon (Gavia immer) rearing up: Note the plump body and pointed but rather short wings
Yellow-billed loon (Gavia adamsii) in winter plumage