The Legendary Modern Recordings

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Total Tracks: 20   Total Length: 59:41

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any day now

jumpturn

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

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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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