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"I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in reverse."

Bing Crosby, American Musician

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"I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in reverse."

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"I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in reverse."

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