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Baas Jack (Boss Jack – a variation on an international hit in
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1969 Die Beste van Al en Nico (The Best of Al and Nico) – with Nico
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Tamatiesous en Kerriekos (Ketchup (Tomato sauce) and curried food)
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Die Brakke van Turffontein (The mongrels of Turffontein)
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