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Dec 2023
40m 42s

Jeff Tweedy

Higher Ground
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Singer and songwriter Jeff Tweedy discusses cherished memories from his childhood kitchen in Illinois, and the invaluable time he spent at his kitchen table with his mother, and he explains how his favorite home-cooked dish today–known simply as The Dish–became a Tweedy family hit.  Jeff Tweedy is an American songwriter, musician, and record producer bes ... Show More
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