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Talk Talk - Such A Shame

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

For this song, 1980s English pop band Talk Talk were inspired by the book The Dice Man by Luke Rhineheart, in which the main character rolls dice to determine his daily actions. As Talk Talk’s singer songwriter Mark Hollis once quipped, “A good book, but not a lifestyle I’d recommend.”

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Aloe Blacc - The man behind "The Man"

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Aloe Blacc talks about his musical inspirations, philanthropic ambitions and much more in his EPK.

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Bruno Mars - Electronic Press Kit

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA Hawaii

Bruno Mars talks about his musical background and his collaboration with Philip Lawrence. They started working together in Los Angeles and their collaboration has led to numerous recordings, concerts, and awards. Both artists are Grammy-winners. Music critic Sarah Rodman wrote that Bruno Mars has an “indefatigable ecstatic approach to performing.”

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Michael Bublé - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Difficulty: Intermediate

Canada

Canadian singer Michael Bublé talks about what it means to him to record the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

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INXS - Pat Monahan - About Recording "Beautiful Girl"

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Pat Monahan (Train) talks about recording “Beautiful Girl” with INXS for the Original Sin project.

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Latin Quarter - No Rope As Long As Time

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

British band Latin Quarter formed in 1983 and released six albums, the subject matter of their songs often expressing their strong political views. The title of this song "No rope as long as time" was a saying of black South Africans meaning no amount of oppression could halt their eventual freedom. The band reunited in 2011, twenty-one years after splitting up, and has since released two more albums.

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Caption 42 [en]: Though he clasps the gun and he talks of laws
Caption 42 [en]: Though he clasps the gun and he talks of laws

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Seal - Crazy

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Crazy is one of the greatest hits of English soul/pop-singer Seal. Enjoy the video!

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Caption 2 [en]: he talks about the people going under
Caption 2 [en]: he talks about the people going under

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