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Jackson Browne The Pretender album cover 1976 50th anniversary

Jackson Browne The Pretender Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne’s The Pretender turns 50 this month. The 1976 album, shaped by personal loss and strong ensemble playing, peaked at No. 5 and still holds a firm place in his body of work.

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