Review-Journal Publisher Sherman Frederick recently wrote a column about how Nevada needs a new state song. We’re game. How about one from this well-suited six-pack?

1. “Busted” (Johnny Cash) “My bills are all due and the babies need shoes, but I’m busted.” Sounds about right for a state in perpetual budgetary crisis.

2. “A Minor Place” (Bonnie “Prince” Billy) ’Cause major-league sports don’t seem to want anything to do with us.

3. “Gin and Juice” (Snoop Dogg) The frequently Vegas-visiting rapper manages to name-check Oscar and O.J. in one slick phrase.

4. “Doin’ the Cockroach” (Modest Mouse) You know, in anticipation of all that lovely radiation soon to be emanating from Yucca Mountain.

5. “She Works Hard for the Money” (Donna Summer) Quick, before Rhode Island snags this perfect legalized-prostitution ditty.

6. “Smokeless Zone” (XTC) Light ’em if you got ’em ... provided you’re in an pre-approved area.

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