Get the currently played song in iTunes

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Published on 2010-06-09T21:37:58Z Indexed on 2010/06/09 21:52 UTC
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Hi, I'd like to get the name of the song that iTunes is currently playing. What API should I refer to?

I'd like to use that both for a dashboard widget or a Java/python application depending on what it is easier to use.

Do you have some references for me?

Thanks in advance, Mario

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