Paper Lace – The Night Chicago Died
About the Song Released in 1978 by the British pop group Paper Lace, “The Night Chicago Died” takes us back to a fictionalized, romanticized version of the gangland violence that…
About the Song Released in 1978 by the British pop group Paper Lace, “The Night Chicago Died” takes us back to a fictionalized, romanticized version of the gangland violence that…
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About the Song Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” transcends the realm of a simple song. It’s a powerful folk anthem that has resonated with Americans for generations, sparking…