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PROFILES
Blues for Mr. Jones
All he wants is for you ofays to leave him alone with his future—and to hate him
June
1
1966
Jack Richardson
BOB ADELMAN
Blues for Mr. Jones
Jack Richardson
June
1
1966
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PROFILES
Blues for Mr. Jones
All he wants is for you ofays to leave him alone with his future—and to hate him
June
1
1966
Jack Richardson
BOB ADELMAN
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