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Hear Three Songs From Pretenders’ New ‘Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’ Live AlbumHear Three Songs From Pretenders’ New ‘Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’ Live Album'Kick 'Em Where It Hurts' limited edition vinyl is available only through the band's website. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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