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“I'm gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender. Where the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender. And believe in whatever may lie in those things that money can buy, though true love could have been a contender.”

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Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne, born on October 9, 1948, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. His musical style blends folk, rock, and pop elements, and he is known for his emotive voice and insightful lyrics. Browne's musical career began in the late 1960s, and he reached the peak of his career in the mid-1970s with hits such as 'Doctor My Eyes' and 'The Pretender'. more

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