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"What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy."

Pete Fountain, American Musician

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"What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy."

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"What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy."

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