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Released: 1966 Let he who is without sin, or words to that effect. Speaking at a $100 a plate dinner…
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Lots of albums are stuffed with songs about the feelings shared or otherwise between the players (Rumours being the most…
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Released: 1964 Everyone loves a story. Writing in the Record Mirror in the wake of Be My Baby’s success, Peter…
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The Voice Of Unreason 