Today, music is widely available and free thanks to the internet and streaming services such as Spotify and Rdio. We can find and listen to millions of songs through these live-stream services or through sites such as last.fm and Youtube.
But not too long ago (before the dawn of iTunes), sites like Napster and Limewire ruled and downloading MP3s was the preferred mode of acquiring music.
On this Music Monday we asked Mashable staffers: What was the first MP3 you ever downloaded?
The responses were diverse and maybe even a little embarrassing, but we created a Spotify playlist to share them with you anyway. Looking back, downloading our first MP3 was a milestone in our lives and these songs offer a glimpse into our digital pasts. From Kelly Clarkson to Metallica, check out what we were downloading over dial-up.
Music Monday is a weekly post that allows us to share the music we love with you. So every Monday we publish a Spotify playlist crafted around a specific theme. Last week we stepped even further back in time to bring you a playlist of our favorite Throwback Tunes, and we invited you to share yours with us.
What does your first MP3 say about you? Whether it was from iTunes, Napster or your file-sharing service of choice, we want to know what the first song you ever downloaded was.
Here's how you can share your first MP3 with us:
Tell us in the comments. Make sure to include the artist and the song so we can be certain to find it.
Tweet us your song choice @mashableHQ and use the hashtag #MusicMonday. If you send us a Spotify link, we'll give it a listen and add some of our favorites
To grab a Spotify link, control-click on any song in Spotify and "Copy HTTP link."
If you're not a Spotify user, you can still send us a link to wherever the track is hosted, and we'll do our best to listen.