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The tonight show starring jimmy fallon s 2017 e 2 jon hamm, kate upton, life hacks expert. Wichita lineman is the twelfth album by american singerguitarist glen campbell, released in 1968 by capitol records. Webb says campbells voice was perfectly suited to his songs. It was released in late 1968 and offered listeners a.
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