Chasing the Jester's Ghosts: "American Pie"

In light of the March 2017 announcement of "American Pie" being preserved in the Library of Congress, let's not forget other songs of the '70s that matter just as much.

                                      
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Chasing the Jester's Ghosts: "American Pie"

In light of the March 2017 announcement of "American Pie" being preserved in the Library of Congress, let's not forget other songs of the '70s that matter just as much.

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