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798:. Record Research. p. 134.
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1697:You Don't Mess Around with Jim
1679:Jim Croce: A Nashville Tribute
1608:Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live
1601:Jim Croce Live: The Final Tour
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1360:Bring It On Home to Me
830:Great Rock Discography
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1477:We Remember Sam Cooke
1236:The Man and His Music
1229:The Best of Sam Cooke
1165:Sam Cooke at the Copa
895:on December 13, 2010.
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