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One of the Most Entertaining and Enlightening Performers in Contemporary Music.

A concert with Loudon Wainwright III. He performs songs from his new album "Grown Man." by Virgin Records. This is his 15th album. Interview conducted by Rock Critic Ken Tucker.

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Other segments from the episode on January 30, 1996

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 30, 1996: Interview with Loudon Wainwright; Review of Anita Brookner's novel "Incidents in the Rue Laugier."

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