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Bruce Cockburn has recorded his sixth album, Joy Will Find A Way, which he says was all done in a pretty loose way
Bruce Cockburn has recorded his sixth album, Joy Will Find A Way, which he says was all done in a pretty loose way

Bruce Cockburn has recorded his sixth album, Joy Will Find A Way, which he says was all done in a pretty loose way

Date6/7/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bruce Cockburn has recorded his sixth album, Joy Will Find A Way, which he says was all done in a pretty loose way. Cockburn says of his music: I don't believe in anything more than is necessary.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0039340F
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n.d.
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