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Praise For Songwriters P.F. Sloan And Steve Barri

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Praise For Songwriters P.F. Sloan And Steve Barri

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Sloan and Barri were the songwriters behind "Eve of Destruction" and wrote hits for Herman's Hermits, The Mamas and the Papas and The Turtles. Critic Ed Ward examines their career and their many successful songs.

Praise For Songwriters P.F. Sloan And Steve Barri

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P.F. Sloan's Long Road Back from 'Destruction'

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P.F. Sloan's Long Road Back from 'Destruction'

P.F. Sloan virtually disappeared off the music radar screen after writing "Eve of Destruction" in 1965. Now, 30 years later, he's back with Sailover.

P.F. Sloan's Long Road Back from 'Destruction'

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All Songs Considered

Nouvelle Vague, Blow Up Hollywood, PF Sloan

Tropicalia from a regrouped OS Mutantes; Sitar meets 12-string guitar in Satwa; New Wave Bossa Nova by Nouvelle Vague; Classic new rock from Heartless Bastards and more.

Nouvelle Vague, Blow Up Hollywood, PF Sloan

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