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WALK ON, BURT – The brilliance of Bacharach, documented by Norman Jopling (Record Mirror, 1964) and Paul Lester (Melody Maker, 1995). Plus Terry Staunton talks to Burt's immortal lyricist Hal David (music365, 2000)…
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CLIFF HANGERS – Erstwhile Gay Dad frontman Cliff Jones confronts Leonard Cohen (Rock CD, 1992), reports on the rise of Oasis (The Face, 1994) and talks Velvets and more with John Cale (Arena Homme Plus, 1997).
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The Nat 'King' Cole Trio records You?re Nobody ?Til Somebody loves You, Don?t Blame Me, I?m In the Mood For Love and other tracks in Los Angeles, California, USA, for Capitol Records. (1945)
May 19 1952
Jeffrey Hyman, better known to the world as Joey Ramone, singer of The Ramones, is born in New York City. (1952)
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