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Director's Cuts: Drivin' Music

By Ned Wharton

Published July 6, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

Summer is a time to drop the top on the convertible, crank up the tunes, and enjoy the ride... Join NPR's Ned Wharton, music director for Weekend Edition Sunday, for some high-octane music including selections from The Reputation, Professor Ratbaggy and The Churchills.

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