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I Want to See the Bright Lights TonightRichard & Linda Thompson
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1970s
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight — 1974
Richard & Linda Thompson
Released 1974Folk & Singer-Songwriter
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A peak of British folk-rock songcraft and harmony. Beautiful and acclaimed. A genre cornerstone. A cult or specialist favourite earning its place on merit.
On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.
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