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Summer Song Favorites: 'I Get Around'

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Summer Song Favorites: 'I Get Around'

John Sebastian is probably best known for founding The Lovin' Spoonful. And who better to talk about summertime music than the voice behind "Summer In The City"? He dishes on his favorite tune for the season: The Beach Boys' "I Get Around."

Summer Song Favorites: 'I Get Around'

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