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The classic Fleetwood Mac song Stevie Nicks wrote in five minutes: “The best thing I can do” One of their best. Joe Taysom May 19, 2025
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The song Neil young wrote in 20 minutes flat: “Guess I’ll turn the tap on” A forgotten classic. Jack Whatley May 19, 2025
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Paul Simon’s brutal putdown of Karen Carpenter’s most famous solo song: “This stuff is awful!” The harshest critic. Reuben Cross May 19, 2025
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