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Quote by Duke Ellington

“Hurry, get on board, it's comin', listen to those rails a-thrumming all aboard. Get on the "A" train, soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem.”

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Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was an outstanding American composer and pianist, renowned for his unique jazz style and rich musical compositions. His musical career spanned half a century and had a profound impact on the development of jazz. more

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Made Two Facts Minutes Conversation Travel England Prepared Friendly Restless Frenchmen

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World Way Needs Looks Heart Lasts Beautiful Moving Natural Land Travel India Moved Circles Bother Looking Good Travel The World

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Home Seems Faces Night Names Cold Travel Everyday Get Back All Night Back Home

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Thinking Home Three Plans Travel India Back Home

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