82–Under the Covers 4
An episode of the 1975 Archives – How Good It Is podcast, hosted by Claude Call, titled "82–Under the Covers 4" was published on June 23, 2019.
June 23, 2019 · 1975 Archives – How Good It Is
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It’s been a long time since I did a show like this one, and the timing probably couldn’t have been worse. As I note during the show, I’m on the road for the next several days, so I’ve got a condensed version of my usual recording setup. I can get the job done, but the … Continue reading "82–Under the Covers 4"
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