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Dexys Midnight Runners: Don't Stand Me Down

Radio 4 on Music by BBC

Jun 18, 201429:11Music

Music critic Pete Paphides tells the story behind three 'follow-up' albums - from Dexys Midnight Runners, Fleetwood Mac and Suede - with tales of musical pressure, creative differences, personal politics and mixed result...

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