Best Sony Bmg Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.4 How to prepare for successful gigs, even if you don't perform regularly 13:45

10M ago13:45

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This week on 'The Performer Lounge' podcast, join me for an essential guide on "How to Prepare for a Gig, Even if You Don't Perform Regularly." Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established pro, this episode covers three crucial pre-performance strategies to guarantee a successful gig, and some practical tips to implement on the day of your p…

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band 4 6:45

10y ago6:45

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band – That’s It! 2CD Legacy Edition – in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band 3 6:28

10y ago6:28

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band – That’s It! 2CD Legacy Edition – in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band 2 8:07

10y ago8:07

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band – That’s It! 2CD Legacy Edition – in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Bob Dylan Podcast – Episode 1 5:15

10y ago5:15

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Patti Smith hosts music and conversation about Bob Dylan. His friends, early influences and collaborators discuss their close relationships with Dylan, the stories behind his greatest songs and other memorable moments of his career. Journalists and biographers add critical insights and provide historical contexts. A few of today’s singer-songwriter…

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Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 4 6:13

10+ y ago6:13

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By Legacy Recordings

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Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 3 6:00

10+ y ago6:00

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By Legacy Recordings

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Studio Rio Podcast 4 4:29

10+ y ago4:29

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By Legacy Recordings

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Studio Rio Podcast 3 4:25

10+ y ago4:25

4:25

By Legacy Recordings

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Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 2 4:28

10+ y ago4:28

4:28

By Legacy Recordings

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Studio Rio Podcast 2 5:48

10+ y ago5:48

5:48

By Legacy Recordings

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Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 1 4:50

10+ y ago4:50

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By Legacy Recordings

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Studio Rio – Podcast 1 5:20

10+ y ago5:20

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What if Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Nina Simone, the Isley Brothers, Billie Holiday and other made their iconic records backed by Brazil’s all-time great musicians? “Studio Rio Presents the Brazilian Connection” brings these hypotheticals to life and this four-part podcast shows how it was done.By Legacy Recordings

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Sly and the Family Stone – Higher 1 6:42

11y ago6:42

6:42

Eight part series on groundbreaking multi-racial, multi-genre band Sly and the Family Stone kicks off with a rare look at their formative years. Includes comments from members Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, Rose Stone and others about how they joined the band, plus some rare early tracks recorded along the way. Songs come from the box set Higher! i…

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Willie Nelson – To All the Girls 3 5:49

11y ago5:49

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Emmylou Harris and The Secret Sisters talk about their work with Willie Nelson on To All the Girls…By Legacy Recordings

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Willie Nelson – To All the Girls 2 5:58

11y ago5:58

5:58

Carrie Underwood talks about listening to Willie since she was a kid, and how she “Willified” herself to sing “Always on my Mind” with him on To All the Girls… We also hear from Norah Jones about the jazz influenced phrasing they have in common, and working together on “Walkin.”By Legacy Recordings

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Willie Nelson – To All the Girls 1 1:02

11+ y ago1:02

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The brand-new Willie Nelson album in stores Oct 15, To All the Girls, features female duet partners on each track. Many of them join us for this four-part series about how the album was made. In part one, Dolly Parton talks about their early days working together and their new recording of “From the Earth to the Moon and Back.”…

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HARRY NILSSON 1 0:01

11+ y ago0:01

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Harry Nilsson – RCA Albums Collection is in stores July 30 with hundreds of songs on 17 discs. One gem among the 50+ previously unreleased tracks is a wild cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” WAXQ-FM in NYC gave it a special world radio premiere on Ken Dashow’s 6/30/13 “Breakfast with the Beatles,” broadcast live from the Hard Rock Cafe, where an au…

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band 1 0:01

11+ y ago0:01

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Legacy Podcasts celebrates the release of the new Preservation Hall Jazz Band release, That’s It!, with a brand-new four part series. Go behind the scenes of their first-ever album of all original songs, including the current radio hits “Dear Lord,” “Rattlin’ Bones” and more. Includes interviews with band members and co-producer Jim James of My Mor…

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Ben Folds Five on Tour 2013 0:01

11+ y ago0:01

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Ben Folds Five continue their reunion with a major summer 2013 with Barenaked Ladies and Guster, and the new Ben Folds Five Live album in stores June 4th. Check out the dates below the jump and click play to hear their interviews and live tracks from a 2012 NPR World Cafe session. LAST SUMMER ON EARTH TOUR 2013 Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, Gus…

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Mad Season 4 7:33

11+ y ago7:33

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Our Mad Season episodes conclude with Mike and Barrett remembering their other late bandmember, bassist John Baker Saunders. He and McCready met at rehab, but sadly overdosed in 1999. They then finish the piece by detailing how Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees) came to add his signature howl to “Locomotive” and two other unfinished instrumentals for t…

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Rodriguez – Searching for Sugar Man 4 6:36

11+ y ago6:36

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The Searching for Sugar Man podcast series concludes with Rodriguez own comments about his triumphant South African concert tour. Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom add their memories of how people still didn’t believe he was really alive, even after they bought tickets. Searching for Sugar Man Soundtrack in stores now from Lega…

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Mad Season 3 6:11

11+ y ago6:11

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Mad Season’s classic riff from “I Don’t Know Anything” kicks off episode 3, setting the dark tone that leads into Barrett Martin’s discussion of Layne Staley’s demons. “It might be dark,” he says, “but it’s a dark beauty…Layne was able to conjure that in his voice. Mad Season – Above 2CD Legacy Edition – in stores now from Legacy Recordings…

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Mad Season 2 5:35

11+ y ago5:35

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Mike McCready and Barrett Martin look back on they eventually named the band “Mad Season,” and the Moore Theater (Seattle) show, It was previously immortalized in video form, and its audio is now available on the Above deluxe reissue. Mad Season – Above 2CD Legacy Edition – in stores now from Legacy Recordings…

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Rodriguez – Searching for Sugar Man 3 7:24

11+ y ago7:24

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Episode 3 features more from Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom, on how they prepared a mid-90s CD release of the 2nd Rodriguez album, Coming from Reality. Which was surprisingly easier to do than tracking down any information on the artist, himself, so they dug into the lyrics to hopefully find some clues. Searching for Sugar M…

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Rodriguez – Searching for Sugar Man 2 7:17

11+ y ago7:17

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The “Searching for Sugar Man” series continues with backstory on how conditions in South Africa were ripe for a socially conscious artist like Rodriguez to appeal to the country’s liberal whites – especially the musicians. Searching for Sugar Man Soundtrack in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Mad Season 1 5:35

11+ y ago5:35

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The four part Mad Season podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield tells the story of this Seattle supergroup and their one album, Above. Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Barrett Martin (Streaming Trees) and the late Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) describe how McCready’s rehab stint with late bassist Jon Baker Saunders inspired this acclaimed side project. Songs i…

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Rodriguez – Searching for Sugar Man 1 7:42

11+ y ago7:42

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The “Searching for Sugar Man” series explores the amazing story of Detroit singer/songwriter Rodriguez, as featured in the Oscar-Winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man. Includes clips from the film and tracks from the soundtrack. Searching for Sugar Man Soundtrack in stores now from Legacy Recordings…

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Art Garfunkel – The Singer 4 5:23

12y ago5:23

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The final Art Garfunkel The Singer podcast includes a clip of a brand-new song, “Long Way Home” and a tribute to his son written for a children’s record. Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Art Garfunkel – The Singer 3 5:54

12y ago5:54

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Episode 3 begins as Art looks back on how he, Paul Simon and James Taylor approached their recording of “What a Wonderful World.” Art concludes with his unique ruminations about the on-stage experience. Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Art Garfunkel – The Singer 2 4:23

12y ago4:23

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The Art Garfunkel The Singer podcast continues with Art’s feelings about the last Simon & Garfunkel tour, leading into a clip of “Cathy’s Song” recorded on that tour. He also provides some background to his best-selling solo album, Breakaway. Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy Recordings…

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Art Garfunkel – The Singer 1 5:40

12y ago5:40

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Four part Art Garfunkel podcast series features “the singer” looking back on his favorite moments as a solo artist, with Paul Simon and other harmony partners. The host is David Dye (World Cafe). Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy RecordingsBy Legacy Recordings

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Paul Simon – Graceland 4 6:01

12+ y ago6:01

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Graceland ultimately became one of the most successful albums of Paul Simon’s career. It sold 14 million albums, and won the Album of the Year Grammy in 1987. While it turned a new generation of fans on to the music of South Africa, Simon was often criticized that the songs didn’t do enough to point out the injustices of Apartheid. But as he rememb…

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Paul Simon – Graceland 3 7:46

12+ y ago7:46

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Playing with the South African musicians taught Paul Simon so much about rhythm, and it greatly influenced his creative process. Paul also details the New York City sessions with his new collaborators, including his first sessions with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Paul Simon – Graceland: 25th Anniversary editions in stores 6/5 from Legacy Recordings CD…

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Heart Strange Euphoria 4 7:18

12+ y ago7:18

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The Strange Euphoria podcast concludes with how exicted they were to work with John Paul Jones on “The Long Road,” leading into a the acoustic version of “Never” recorded for that album but never released. We also hear what inspired their recent fan-favorite “Sand,” and the first taste of “Fanatic” a brand new song from an album set for release in …

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Paul Simon – Graceland 2 4:26

12+ y ago4:26

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Paul Simon remembers how the original South African sessions for Graceland came together, how the musicians were chosen, and how the jams turned into songs. Paul then goes into more detail about how the title track, “Graceland” came together. Paul Simon – Graceland: 25th Anniversary editions in stores 6/5 from Legacy Recordings CD/DVD set includes …

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Heart Strange Euphoria 3 6:57

12+ y ago6:57

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The Wilson sisters look back on their musical education at home, from playing ukeleles with their parents to seeing the Beatles on TV and wanting guitars. Ann also details how she developed her voice from her early days in Ann Wilson & the Daybreaks (including a taste of their 1969 recording “Through Eyes and Glass”), through joining the band that …

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Heart Strange Euphoria 2 5:42

12+ y ago5:42

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Ann and Nancy Wilson discuss what it was like to be women in a rock band among men, and how those experiences found their way into song lyrics. Examples include “White Lightening and Wine” and “Bebe le Strange,” which was inspired by fan letters from their female fans. Host: Maria Milito (WAXQ – New York). Producer: Joyride Media. Heart – Strange E…

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Paul Simon – Graceland 1 7:38

12+ y ago7:38

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Legacy Recordings honors the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album with new expanded reissues and this four-part podcast. Simon looks back on Graceland‘s inspirations, creation and aftermath, between clips of original, alternate and live versions of the album’s classic songs. Paul Simon – Graceland: 25th Anniversary editions in …

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Heart Strange Euphoria 1 5:14

12+ y ago5:14

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New four part Heart podcast series features Ann and Nancy Wilson looking back on their career as they celebrate the release of their first-ever career spanning box set – Strange Euphoria – in stores June 5. Host: Maria Milito (WAXQ – New York). Producer: Joyride Media. Songs from the Heart – Strange Euphoria deluxe box set include “Barracuda,” (liv…

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Janis Joplin Pearl 4 8:43

12+ y ago8:43

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The final piece in the series leads with her road manager, John Byrne Cooke, about differences in her public and private personnae. Songs from The Pearl Sessions include “Move Over,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Get it While You Can” and the outtake instrumental, “Pearl.” Full tracks at Spotify. Janis Joplin – The Pearl Sessions. 2CD set in stores 4/17 from L…

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Janis Joplin Pearl 3 8:40

12+ y ago8:40

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Our third episode is all about evolutions. In a very rare interview clip (courtesy of Laura Joplin) the late producer, Paul Rothchild, discusses how Janis grew as a vocalist during the sessions. It then concludes with a montage of “Move Over” takes to show how that final track came together. Other music from The Pearl Sessions includes clips of “Tr…

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Janis Joplin Pearl 2 5:58

12+ y ago5:58

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Episode 2 of the Pearlcast features comments by two authors: Her younger sister Laura (Love Janis) and Holly George Warren. Songs from The Pearl Sessions. include “Tell Mama (Live)”, and alternate versions of “Cry Baby” and “My Baby.” Hear the full tracks at Spotify. Janis Joplin – The Pearl Sessions. 2CD set in stores 4/17 from Legacy Recordings O…

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Janis Joplin Pearl 1 5:09

12+ y ago5:09

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When Janis Joplin knew what she wanted, there was very little that could stop her from getting it. With her music, she pushed and experimented until it felt just right. Her fourth and final album – Pearl – showed Janis at the top of her game, working hard with a new band and new ways to use her voice. In this four part podcast series you’ll hear ab…

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Ben Folds Podcast 10 2:29

13y ago2:29

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The series concludes with the story of “Army,” featuring its live performance from a 2008 one-off Ben Folds Five reunion show recorded for Myspace. Remember Myspace? In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds F…

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Ben Folds Podcast 9 1:38

13y ago1:38

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“From Above” is one of Ben’s collaborations with the author Nick Hornby for their 2010 release, Lonely Avenue. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three brand new…

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Ben Folds Podcast 8 1:51

13y ago1:51

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“There’s Always Someone Cooler Than You” is one of those sort-of rarities that is actually quite well known. Instead of any official studio album, it came from Sunny 16, a 2003 digital EP that was popular enough to hit #1 on the itunes sales chart. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning …

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Ben Folds Podcast 7 1:48

13y ago1:48

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“Rocking the Suburbs” as Ben’s thesis on how much of pop culture comes from the burbs, not the cities. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three brand new Ben Fol…

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Ben Folds Podcast 6 1:49

13y ago1:49

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The interesting tale of “Landed” – the smash hit that never was and the big-budget Paul Buckmaster string arrangement. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three b…

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Ben Folds Podcast 5 2:20

13y ago2:20

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The awesomeness of “Underground,” the breakthrough track from Ben Folds Five’s self-titled debut. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three brand new Ben Folds Fi…

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