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At The Peak Of Her Powers: Barbara Lynn's 'Complete Atlantic Recordings'

NPR

Published January 5, 2015 at 2:09 PM EST

Barbara Lynn wrote her own material, played stinging left-handed guitar, and recorded scores of wonderful records for a number of labels. With The Complete Atlantic Recordingsreleased by Real Gone Music, Fresh Air rock historian Ed Ward has a look in to a vital part of her career.

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