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Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone?

Singer-songwriter and activist Paula Cole shares how jazz inspired her to find her own Grammy-winning sound. Then, she plays games that demonstrate her anatomical and ornithological knowledge.

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This Call Is Coming From Inside The Bell House

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Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone?

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Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone?

Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone?

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Good Play, Bad Movie

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One Hit Wonders

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Fun Old Birds With Paula Cole

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