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Episode 6: The Real Thing

Series: The Taxi Tapes
From: Sam Dingman
Length: 00:09:15

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Sam is blindsided with an unfortunate realization on the Grand Central Parkway. Read the full description.

6_small While driving along the Grand Central Parkway, minding his own business, a song by The Hold Steady blindsides Sam with the realization that the Plan may have gone horribly awry.

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Piece Description

While driving along the Grand Central Parkway, minding his own business, a song by The Hold Steady blindsides Sam with the realization that the Plan may have gone horribly awry.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Time Travelin' Part 1 (A Tribute to Fela) Common Like Water For Chocolate. Geffen 2000 06:37

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