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Suzanne Vega – the girl they once called the Joni Mitchell of the Filofax generation

 

 

Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega

 

Suzanne Vega: Lighthouse, Poole

I first saw Suzanne Vega 25 years ago when she was flying high on the reputation of breakthrough hits like Luka, Tom’s Diner and Marlena on the Wall.  The media, expecting just another New York coffee house folkie, were stunned by her capacity for producing intelligent, emotionally charged lyrics.

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Author Jeremy MilesPosted on July 4, 2014January 5, 2021Categories MusicTags David Bowie, Doug Yowell, Gerry Leonard, Luka, Marlene on the Wall, Suzanne Vega, Suzanne Vega UK tour, Tales From The Realm of the Queen of Pentacles, Tom's DinerLeave a comment on Suzanne Vega – the girl they once called the Joni Mitchell of the Filofax generation

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