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Begging songs and basketball's musicality (with Hanif Abdurraqib)

Switched on Pop

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Unraveling the Magic of Otis Redding's Cover of My Girl

The chapter delves into the unique appeal of Otis Redding's cover of The Temptations hit My Girl, analyzing his distinct rendition behind the drum beat. It explores the contrasting approaches taken by different artists like Otis and Stevie Wonder in covering popular tunes, highlighting the importance of infusing personal touch in covers to captivate the audience.

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