A 1967 about an interracial romance, written when Ian was a teenager in East Orange.
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350 Jersey Songs
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Popular jazz-fusion band featured Newark native Wayne Shorter on saxophone.
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Not about New Jersey, but eternally linked to the state via its use in ‘The Sopranos.’
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Singer-songwriter/journalist writes an ironic ode to his hometown.
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Metallica’s debut album, ‘Kill ’em All, ‘ came out 32 years ago today on the Jersey-based Megaforce label.
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A suburban salesman’s life spirals out of control.
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An attempt to help his fans, and the country, heal, after 9/11.
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A strangely upbeat song about a tragic 1937 Jersey event.
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A great song from a nearly forgotten garage-rock band of the ’60s.
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350 Jersey Songs
‘The Cover of “Rolling Stone”,’ Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGA goofy 1972 hit from a band formed in the Union City area.
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The most pivotal song in The Boss’ career.
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A 1987 New Jersey concert performance of one of the longtime Englewood resident’s signature songs.
