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    Guest DJ Colin Meloy

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    April 17, 2008 - Colin Meloy, frontman for The Decemberists, has earned legions of fans for his affecting story songs steeped in history and romance. Now on tour for his latest solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!, he stopped by the NPR studios to chat with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and share some of his favorite songs. Hear music from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, British folksinger Anne Briggs and selections from Meloy's new CD.

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    Guest DJ Colin Meloy

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    Scritti Politti

    Album: Cupid & Psyche 85
    Song: Little Knowledge
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      • "Little Knowledge"
      • CD: Cupid & Psyche 85
      • Artist: Scritti Politti
      • Label: Warner Bros.
      • Released: 1985
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    Colin Meloy

    Album: Colin Meloy Sings Live!
    Song: Wonder
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      • "Wonder"
      • CD: Colin Meloy Sings Live!
      • Artist: Colin Meloy
      • Label: Kill Rock Stars
      • Released: 2008
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    Anne Briggs

    Album: Collection
    Song: Willie O'Winsbury
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      • "Willie O'Winsbury"
      • CD: Collection
      • Artist: Anne Briggs
      • Label: Topic
      • Released: 1999
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    The Smiths

    Album: Queen Is Dead
    Song: Boy With the Thorn in His Side
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      • "Boy With the Thorn in His Side"
      • CD: Queen Is Dead
      • Artist: The Smiths
      • Label: Wea Japan
      • Released: 1986
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    Colin Meloy

    Album: Colin Meloy Sings Live!
    Song: Barbara Allen
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      • CD: Colin Meloy Sings Live!
      • Artist: Colin Meloy
      • Label: Kill Rock Stars
      • Released: 2008
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