Another three song mix (June 19th, 2007)

Holding a high-school teacher workshop today. Here's some music that I've been liking of late. The john Prine duet in particular is classic.

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Don't Stop Now, Crowded House
In Spite of Ourselves, John Prine (and Iris DeMent)
Mr. Tough, Yo La Tengo

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