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The Music Quiz: Paul McCartney recently sent a letter of thanks to which Irish singer-songwriter?
Plus: Which song from Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves was once covered by Sinéad O’Connor?
Among the guest performers at The Music of Paul McCartney benefit: Graham Nash, Natalie Merchant, Lyle Lovett, Bettye LaVette
Tony Clayton-Lea
Wed May 24 2023 - 05:00
Tony Clayton-Lea
Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture
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