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Personal life

Barraclough originated in

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before moving to the eastern coast of the United States.''

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'' article: "Line Up For Listening", July 2, 1978.

Career

During her career, she released two albums, a self-titled record in 1978 and ''Hi!'' in 1979, both on Grossman's Bearsville Records. Her 1978 album spawned a 45 single, "Covered Up In Aces."

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Discography

*''Elizabeth Barraclough'' - 1978 *''Hi!'' - 1979

References

External links

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