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Playing song live (2,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on air

'live' is the definition.
(as in broadcasting live on air)

'playing song' is the wordplay.
'playing' becomes 'on'.
'song' becomes 'air' (I've seen this before).
'on'+'air'='ON AIR'

(Other definitions for on air that I've seen before include "Radio show might be" , "Broadcasting studio sign" , "put out" , "Live broadcast" , "Cushioned" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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