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, and

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, but also rock critics

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, and

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, film critic

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, and such literary heavyweights as

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and

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contributed liner notes and a variety of famous musicians played on the tracks, including Zevon,

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, and

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. Proceeds from this project were contributed to a variety of charities promoting literature and literacy.

Track listing

Disc 1

Disc 2

"Rainy Day Bookstores" is a parody of Bob Dylan's song " Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35".

References

{{reflist 1998 compilation albums