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Get Yer Persuasions!

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Got an email yesterday from Julie Lawson, whose husband is Jerry Lawson, former lead singer, arranger & producer of The Persuasions. She writes: We wanted to let your readers know that the Persuasions tribute to Zappa is out of print … Continue reading →

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The Circle Of Fifths

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

There is a reason why Barber Shop / Doowop singers shy away from instrumental accompaniment: A little thought will show why no sequence of Perfect Fifths can ever exactly equal a sequence of Octaves, no matter how far you carry … Continue reading →

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