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Jul 2016
34m 36s

When Great Artists Make Terrible Songs

Rolling Stone
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You can blame bad Eighties production or a certain white powder, but even the giants of rock and pop sometimes hit a bad note; we delve into the most ridiculously entertaining examples, from musical heroes like Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan and more. Plus: new music from Wilco and the Paranoid Style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More
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