any day now
Should be able to actually download this in, oh, about another 6 days, if emusic download manager happens to be in a good mood and doesn't require ANOTHER DOWNLOAD OF THE PROGRAM
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John Lee Hooked me early on
If you know his music, this is the beginnings of a style tht only aged smoothly like rich whiskey. He's my favorite bluesman and his attitude always makes me feel good. A genius I'm so thankful to Emusic for making available
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