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“I think perhaps people don't dig deep enough when they're looking for covers, so you get the same things covered over and over again and there are 'go-to' songwriters that people choose.”

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Tracey Thorn
Tracey Thorn

Tracey Thorn is a renowned British singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Born on September 26, 1962, she has been active in the music industry since the early 1980s. Thorn is celebrated for her position in the independent music scene and her success with the band Everything But the Girl, which achieved significant popularity in the 1990s with its fusion of electronic and pop music elements. more

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