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Van Etten found a kindred spirit in veteran music producer Stewart Lerman

Gimme Three Steps

The band's tight musicianship and Ronnie Van Zant's soulful vocals make for an unforgettable listening experience

Simon, Paul: Graceland (Vinyl LP) 196 or the lack of itWith Graceland, Paul Simon hit on the idea of combining his always perceptive songwriting with the little heard mbaqanga music of South Africa, creating a fascinating hybrid that re enchanted his old audience and earned him a new one. It is true that the South African angle (including its controversial aspect during the apartheid days) was a powerful marketing tool and that the catchy music succeeded in presenting listeners with that magical