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Something New Something Old

Zooey Deschanel and "M" Ward
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Have you noticed the growing trend of your favorite artists covering classic songs?  Bill Shapiro has and he presents "something new and something old" as a Valentine’s Day gift to you, on this week’s Cyprus Avenue.

Track List:

Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie - “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”

Bette Midler - “Baby It’s You”

She & Him - “It’s Not For Me To Say”

Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie  - “What’ll I Do”

She & Him - “Stay A While”

Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie - “Sad Songs And Waltzed”

Bette Midler - “Bi Mir Bist DuSchon”

She & Him - “Time After Time”

Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie - “Walkin’”

She & Him - “We’ll Meet Again”

Paul Kelly - “Smells Like Rain”

Paul Kelly – “What You Want”

Paul Kelly – “Thank You”

Paul Kelly – “Hasn’t It Rained

Ron Jones returned to KCUR in September, 2013 as Director of Community Engagement. He is now the program director. You can reach him at ron@kcur.org.
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