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From Broken Record: Rick Rubin in Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell

Revisionist History

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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The author discusses how reframing songs as devotionals to God can change their meaning. Johnny Cash's song 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and Roger McGwin's 'Mr. Tamborine Man' stand out as examples. This revelation highlights the power of interpretation and the impact it can have on our perception of music.

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