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We Are the World
Nick Drake
1985
Bob Dylan
Michael Jackson
Garden State
Royal Tenenbaums
American Music Awards
MTV
Quincy Jones
Stevie Wonder
Elliott Smith
Five Leaves Left
Pink Moon
Harry Belafonte
Band-Aid
Cyndi Lauper
Pop Music
Chris Blackwell
Fairport Convention

Old friends, working musicians, and noted know-it-alls, Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt expound on the backstory of a classic song and explain what makes it great.

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The 2nd part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the artist that was significantly appreciated after he was gone - Nick Drake

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    I love this podcast so much. The hosts have a natural conversation that is easy to listen to. They are giving information from an expert’s perspective, but never preach. I love the special episodes and the normal ones. Can’t wait for more!

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