23 May - 12:23 am NZ
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Nick Bollinger discusses archival releases from former Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and the agnostic hymns and stoner fables of Nashville maverick Todd Snider.
Artist: Paul and Linda McCartney
Songs: Ram On, Too Many People, Dear Boy
Composer: McCartney
Songs: Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey, Heart Of The Country, Smile Away
Composer: McCartney/McCartney
Album: Ram
Label: MPL
Artist: George Harrison
Songs: My Sweet Lord, All Things Must Pass, Run Of The Mill, Behind That Locked Door
Composer: Harrison
Song: Mama You’ve Been On My Mind
Composer: Dylan
Album: Early Takes Volume 1
Label: Universal
Artist: Todd Snider
Songs: In The Beginning, New York Banker, In Between Jobs, Brenda, Precious Little Miracles
Composer: Snider
Song: The Very Last Time
Composer: Snider/Kimbrough
Song: West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown
Composer: Buffett
Album: Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables
Label: Aimless
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest CD releases.
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