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Charles Pride's greatest hits came to the CNE Grandstand one more time last night, says reviewer Alan Guettel
Charles Pride's greatest hits came to the CNE Grandstand one more time last night, says reviewer Alan Guettel

Charles Pride's greatest hits came to the CNE Grandstand one more time last night, says reviewer Alan Guettel

Date8/30/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Charles Pride's greatest hits came to the CNE Grandstand one more time last night, says reviewer Alan Guettel. The 20,800 fans who packed the stadium got what they paid for. But Guettel says Pride can do better. He has the voice and the technique to do mo
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