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"The best music of any era lasts well, I think."

Peter Asher, English Musician

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"The best music of any era lasts well, I think."

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"The best music of any era lasts well, I think."

"Well, for the reasons I mention above, although I am not sure the live shows were really so brilliant - but nobody could hear much so perhaps it did not matter! It was certainly a very exciting time for us all."

"Well, in the sense that we do not tour or record together anymore - then I suppose not. But if our old recordings get heard more we shall be delighted."

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