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Atlantic Records' futile attempt to make John Prine a star came to a head with the appearance in 1975 of this bewildering 11-song collection. Stax vet Steve Cropper stepped into the producer's seat with Common Sense, replacing Arif Mardin, who'd helmed Prine's first three releases. Cropper opted for a fuller sound, making liberal use of horns and vocal choruses (Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne are among the backup singers). Prine, for his part, responded by penning some of his most obscure lyrics. "Forbidden Jimmy" paints a Cubist portrait of a fellow who "got a mighty sore tooth / From biting too many dimes / In
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Manufacturer: Atlantic
Release date: 1 July 1991
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0075678149122 UPC: 075678149122
Release date: 1 July 1991
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0075678149122 UPC: 075678149122
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