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Soul Music

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

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Fast Car

Fast Car

'Fast Car' is one of Tracy Chapman's biggest hits, with listeners from around the world finding striking connections wit... Read more

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I Say a Little Prayer for You

I Say a Little Prayer for You

When Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David wrote I Say A Little Prayer For You in 1967 the war in Vietnam was raging. Th... Read more

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