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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

SONG OF THE DAY: Jim Lauderdale, “Artificial Intelligence” #wsayo Pretends it knows me Somewhere down deep inside Where a heart oughta be “Dartmouth faculty, students call for removal of provost accused of using #AI to write op-ed about AI use” (Boston Globe) m.youtube.com/watch?v=7EmS...

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Jim Lauderdale "Artificial Intelligence" Live From The Opry

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

October edition. Reservations open now! Juliana Hatfield! Didi Stewart! Sweet Petunia! The Paid Protesters! And more.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Reservations are open for our anniversary show! Special guests Elisa Birdseye, Brandie Blaze, Melissa Ferrick, The OG’s, The Rubin Brothers & Todd Thibaud. Sponsored by @aclum.bsky.social at the Opera + Community Studios run by the @bostonlyricopera.bsky.social. www.facebook.com/share/1DD9Qu...

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Heads-up, Which Side peeps & allies! We’ll be announcing the details of our 1-year anniversary show & releasing advance reservations by noon tomorrow (7/9)!! So, keep your eyes peeled for an email if you're on our list, or here if you're not. So exciting!!!

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What are your feelings about the flag? Has it been co-opted by extremists? Does it belong to all of us, as @sullivanjames.bsky.social suggested at the June Which Side? Let us know what you think. NOTE: We recommend the linked article over the video. Inappropriate comments will be deleted.

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Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Republicans and older, white adults are especially likely to say they fly the American flag, while younger Democrats and Black adults are more likely to say they don’t fly it.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

As we gear up for our 10th event on Tues. 4/21, here's a question: What's your favorite Which Side moment so far? Below are a handful of moments for inspiration, but if you want to refresh your memory, check out our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@WhichSideSe... and please subscribe!

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

3 of 3: The spirit of the Women's March edition of whichsideboston.bsky.social lives on through photos by mrjohnsoares.bsky.social. So awesome to have a night of all women performers! Videos coming soon. Sandy Netburn Stud Green melissagibbs.bsky.social Hilken Mancini Elizabeth Steen Salyse

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

2 of 3: The spirit of the Women's March edition of whichsideboston.bsky.social lives on through photos by mrjohnsoares.bsky.social. So awesome to have a night of all women performers! Videos coming soon. evangreer.bsky.social Salyse Marie St. Fleur Magen Tracy

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

1 of 3: The spirit of the Women's March edition of whichsideboston.bsky.social lives on through photos by mrjohnsoares.bsky.social. So awesome to have a night of all women performers! Videos coming soon. daniellemiraglia.bsky.social Sandy Netburn geniesantiago.bsky.social tanyadonelly.bsky.social

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Women’s March edition of Which Side ruled! More to come on that. But first, tix are up for our next event, April 21 featuring George Danahy (Ghouls), Chris Walton, Merrie Amsterburg, Emily Grogan, Barrence Whitfield & Sal Baglio, and Mercedes Escobar. Reserve your spot now at bit.ly/4bySZ4s.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Tomorrow 3/24, we present "The Women's March." In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, our special guests are all women artists: tanyadonelly.bsky.social, evangreer.bsky.social, daniellemiraglia.bsky.social, Sandy Netburn, Salyse, geniesantiago.bsky.social. It's sold out, but some tix at the door at 7PM.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Some great shots of the Feb. Which Side event by @mrjohnsoares.bsky.social (installment 3 of 3). Thanks to guest musicians The Dogmatics & guest speaker Dr. Emmett Price & of course the #WSAYO Paid Protestors! #whichsideareyouon #musiciscommunity #keepsinging

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Some great shots of the Feb. Which Side event by @mrjohnsoares.bsky.social (installment 2 of 3) Thanks to guest musicians Dwayne Haggins & Dennis Brennan, as well as #WSAYO co-conspirator @sullivanjames.bsky.social & the Paid Protestors! #goodtroublemakers #kindnessisresistance #rightsideofhistory

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Some great shots of the Feb. Which Side event by @mrjohnsoares.bsky.social (installment 1 of 3) Thanks to guest musicians Flying Vipers, Eric Salt & Jim Infantino as well as guest speaker Patrick Wilson (pictured with @ashmont.bsky.social) & the #WSAYO Paid Protestors! #protestmusic #resist

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

SONG OF THE DAY: The Menzingers, “America (You’re Freaking Me Out)” #wsayo With all of my anger I scream and shout America, I love you but you're freaking me out “UK Grandma Warns Against Visiting America for #WorldCup After 6-Week #ICE Ordeal” (Newsweek) m.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Y5...

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The Menzingers - "America (You're Freaking Me Out)"

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Ltd tix at door 2/17 ... Don’t miss out on powerhouse performances like this by Soul/R&B veteran Leon Beal, Jr. from the Jan. #WhichSideAreYouOn. His rendition of Solomon Burke's “None of Us Are Free” — backed by the Paid Protesters — left the audience spellbound & its meaning resonated with us all.

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Leon Beal: “None of Us Are Free” (Solomon Burke)

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Score big! Give your sweetie or pals (or both) a #WSAYO #LimitedEditionTee this Valentine’s Day! Order now THROUGH FEB 20 ONLY at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/. All proceeds support our musicians and monthly events. Design by @jkali.bsky.social #americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

“Hope is my rebellion... Some days are dark and evil, and we got to see it But it starts to be a problem if that’s all you’re seeing... Don’t let the sorrows of this world take all of your attention” Caleb McCoy's "Good Side"–Jan #WSAYO PLEASE share how you recharge & where you find #goodnews.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#WSAYO is about making a very basic choice: Right or Wrong. Democracy or Tyranny. Justice or Corruption. Empathy or Apathy. Wear your choice w/a Which Side #LimitedEditionTee! Proceeds subsidize our program. Pre-order w/the QR code or at bit.ly/3M6o3ON THROUGH FEB 20. #americanmade #unionprinted

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Protest music at its finest. Even if you're not a Springsteen fan, it's worth the listen. We've been giving you all time to breathe but we're always w/you in solidarity & we'll be sharing more of this kind of thing moving forward. #AlexPretti #ReneeGood #WeStandWithMinneapolis @brucespringsteen.net

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Freshen up your look & support #WSAYO! Pre-order a #LimitedEditionTee now THROUGH FEB 20 ONLY. Scan the QR code below or visit whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Proceeds help subsidize our monthly events and artists. Design by @jkali.bsky.social #americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Were you at the Dec. #WSAYO & want to re-live the experience? Didn’t make it & want to see what you missed? You’re in luck! Head to whichside.boston/2025-12 & scroll down for show videos shot & edited by Racer Soares. #goodtrouble #resist #riseup #protestsongs #musiciscommunity

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

T-shirts! Getcha t-shirts, here!! Pre-order your limited-edition #WSAYO tee & help support our program. #AmericanMade. #UnionPrinted. #LocallyDesigned by Joanne Kaliontzis. Through Feb 20 only! Order now at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Do yourself a favor. Stop doomscrolling & watch #WSAYO on GBH's Boston Public Radio earlier today. Kudos to hosts Jim Braude & Margery Eagan, our organizers Joyce Linehan & James Sullivan, musicians Jon Butcher & Ali McGuirk with Erica Mantone, Magen Tracy & Jill McCracken & our PR guy Adam Klein!

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Boston Public Radio & The Culture Show Live from BPL: Friday, January 16, 2026

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Tomorrow (Fri 1/16) tune into Boston Public Radio on GBH to hear Jim Braude & Margery Eagan interview Joyce Linehan & James Sullivan about #WSAYO. Ali McGuirk (w/Erica Mantone & Magen Tracy) & Jon Butcher will perform. @ashmont.bsky.social @sullivanjames.bsky.social @alimcguirk.bsky.social

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We will not be deterred. We will keep standing up for democracy & justice, for Renee Good & all victims of this deplorable administration & for protesters everywhere. We may be on the Eve of Destruction, but we will never surrender. #JusticeForReneeGood #Minneapolis #AbolishICE #DefendDemocracy

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Thalia Zedek: “Eve of Destruction” (Barry McGuire)

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We couldn’t let today pass without comment. 5 years on & the guy who incited the insurrection is the president. Again. “Star-spangled irony” indeed. Check out the video for “Freedumb” by #WSAYO Dec 2025 special guest @abbiebarrett.bsky.social. #January6th #RememberDemocracy #ItsCalledTreason

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Freedumb

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Three days later & we’re still basking in the afterglow of our 6th & final #WSAYO of 2025. Here’s a clip of Paul Willis & the Paid Protesters performing Paul's original track “Social Commentary & Advocacy.” Truly inspirational! #StandUp #Organize #TakeAction More videos & photos to come.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Reservations open now for the first #WSAYO of 2026! Join us Jan 20 for Leon Beal, @sarahborges36.bsky.social, @hawkinthenest.bsky.social, Caleb McCoy, AdamSherman with Dinty Child & Elizabeth Steen, and @wesleystace.bsky.social (aka John Wesley Harding). Reserve your spot today via bit.ly/4qf8YJa.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

This day in 1773 saw a major #uprising: the #BostonTeaParty! It was one heck of a protest, and so is tonight's #WSAYO. Can't wait to see you all there! If you don't have a ticket, try snagging one of the limited spots being released at The Burren at 7PM. #SchoolhouseRock #NoMoreKings #NoKings

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Tea Party - Schoolhouse Rock - No more Kings

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

RIP Rob & Michele Singer Reiner. Tragic, senseless losses. Shame on the president for defending his earlier Truth Social post by calling Mr. Reiner "a deranged person" who was"very bad for our country." The only person with #TrumpDerangementSyndrome is #Trump himself. #Sociopathic & #disgusting.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Cliff Notez’ performance of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” at the Oct #WSAYO exemplifies celebratory #protestmusic. Stay tuned to hear Cliff's take on the tune as a #protest song, including ties to his #Haitianheritage & and why he says, “My existence is a #resistance.” Can’t wait for tomorrow's show!

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Cliff Notez, "Lean On Me" (Bill Withers)

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

The very first performance at the very first #WSAYO. Legendary, Grammy nominated Jon Butcher kicked off our series with a ferocious version of The Star-Spangled Banner. Enjoy it & see you 12/16 for Abbie Barrett, Chris Cote, Good Trouble Brass Band, Linnea Herzog, Linda Twiss-Gioscia & Paul Willis!

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Jon Butcher: "The Star-Spangled Banner"

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Today we honor Oct guest Thea Hopkins of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe. Her version of “Creek Lullaby” was recently pulled from the Library of Congress website. (guess why) You can watch Thea’s #WSAYO performance below & the disappeared video & story (link in comments). #nativeamericanheritagemonth

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Thea Hopkins, “Whatcha Gonna Do (When The Rain Comes)"

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Reservations are available now for the next #WSAYO! Join us Dec. 16 for Abbie Barrett, Chris Cote, Good Trouble Brass Band, Linnea Herzog, Linda Twiss-Gioscia & Paul Willis. Reserve your spot before we sell out (bit.ly/4hEyFzX) & remember #MusicIsCommunity & #kindnessisresistance.

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

From last night's amazing #WSAYO, here's a clip of the no-longer-mystery-guests The Cavedogs doing The Jam’s “A Town Called Malice.” Catch them opening for Letters To Cleo Friday & Saturday at the Paradise. If you love #BostonMusic, it’s an occasion not to be missed. @kayhanley.bsky.social

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Getting ready for the big shoo tomorrow at The Burren! Here's a glimpse of rehearsal at Malden's SUM Studios: Special guests Yaryna Tsymbal & Thalia Zedek; “regular” Paid Protesters: Ed Valauskas, Paul Buckley, Tony Kaczynski & Eric Salt; plus @jkantor.bsky.social. Pix by @sullivanjames.bsky.social

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

“Welcome Committee” is a brand new song by Tom Jordan, a special guest at our inaugural #wsayo show. Per Tom, “This song addresses the ICE-y reception so many Americans are getting these days.” 😉 You get it. Now go and get it for real on Bandcamp and keep an eye out for a full album in the new year!

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Welcome Committee, by Tom Jordan

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We're feeling (cautiously) celebratory after Tuesday's elections. Let's keep the positivity flowing against the negativity-mongers, like in this joyous Sept. show finale. Speaking of shows, our next one is sold out, but if you arrive by 7PM on Nov 18, you can probably snag a day-of ticket. #wsayo

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Linda Viens: "Rockin in the Free World" (Neil Young)

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Tickets are up for the next #WSAYO! Join us Nov. 18 for Victoria Cardona, Ali McGuirk, Yaryna Tsymbal, Barrence Whitfield, Thalia Zedek & The Funtime Hour Players (mystery band), plus @sullivanjames.bsky.social. Reserve your spot now before we sell out (bit.ly/4hEyFzX) & keep being kind. ☮️

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Tomorrow night, we make our debut at The Burren in Somerville. Advanced reservations are all scooped up, but if you get to the door by 7PM, chances are you'll be able to get in. So get amongst it, people! Let us gather & keep building or community of hope & resistance. This is the way. #wsayo

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

“Go Down, Moses” is a spiritual, but as Judge Milton Wright points out, with its refrain of “Let my people go,” it's also a protest song. Check out his performance, featuring ‪@dcolley.bsky.social‬ (@vaporsofmorphine.bsky.social) on sax & @sargie11.bsky.social & Erica Mantone on backing vox. #wsayo

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Milton Wright: "Go Down, Moses"(Louis Armstrong)

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Look, Ma! We made the news!! Thanks, Noah Schaffer & @wbur.org for capturing the essence of our protest music revival and spreading the positive energy & camaraderie organizers, performers & attendees feel at every show. Come feel it for yourself Tus. 10.28 at The Burren in Somerville, MA. #wsayo

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Concert series 'Which Side?' looks at the past and future of protest music

Organized by political and musical activist Joyce Linehan and Boston Globe correspondent James Sullivan, the monthly concert and discussion series features performances by local musicians and is desig...

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Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out @whichsideboston.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

If this performance doesn't raise goosebumps all over your body, you may need to see a doctor. Listen to @ezrafurman.bsky.social absolutely CRUSH Hurray for the Riff Raff's "The Body Electric." And come on out Tues. 10.28 for our debut show at The Burren! #wsayo www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcOb...

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Ezra Furman: “The Body Electric” (Hurray for the Riff Raff)

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