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Article about and Arthur/Grail book

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Copyright lyric or poem

Hi Batfan1966. I have removed your addition to Distant Shores (album), as the material is under copyright and we can't add it here without good reason. Sorry, -- Diannaa 🍁 (talk) 02:15, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

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I want to replace this sheet music cover with one of UK side labels. I don't think a sheet music was used as much as a sound recording. However, I would like your approval first. Of course, picture sleeves are most preferred, but I think a side label helps readers realize that oldies lacked picture sleeves during the vinyl era, especially in respective home countries. Allow me? --George Ho (talk) 04:14, 6 June 2016 (UTC)

Done. Also, I requested speedy deletion on your behalf. --This is George Ho actually (Talk) 21:24, 6 June 2016 (UTC)

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Chad & Jeremy Sing For You

Hiya: Just curious here - according to the liner notes in the "Yesterday's Gone: The Complete Ember / World Artists Recordings," the title of the American album is "Chad & Jeremy Sing For You." Should we change this listing? Thanx!

albabe - The Writer/Artist Formally Known as Al Gordon 23:45, 14 April 2017 (UTC)

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