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119: The Greatest Pop Stories Never Told (with Jessica Hopper)

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On the KRCW series Lost Notes, Jessica Hopper plumbs pop music history for the most important stories never told. She brings us a bevy of lost gems, from Fanny, an all-female quartet of rockers that was one of David Bowie's favorite bands, to the Freeze a late-70s punk outfit now coming to terms with the offensive lyrics of their youth. Tune in to discover another side of pop, one that's rarely been heard.

Songs Discussed:

Fanny - Charity Ball (Live Version)
Fanny - Ain't that Peculiar
The Freeze - I Hate Tourists
Cat Power - The Greatest

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