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PANDORA...THE EXPLORER

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Let's do the Pandora Shuffle... ...and see what the fates allow. "Veracruz" Warren Zevon Excitable Boy (1978) I think God created Warren Zevon to help us all learn a bit of history and geography.  You know he's going to drop a name or place in somewhere...and I've come to appreciate his cultural awareness.  In this instance...the Spanish Civil War...delivered in an achingly beautiful Zevon way. Also, I believe he drops a pennywhistle into the arrangement. "Embraceable You" Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers (1953-1988) I have never met anyone that didn't like Barney Kessel...except for those who have not had the pleasure of hearing him play.  And that's a shame. "Sufficiently Breathless" Captain Beyond Sufficiently Breathless (1973) The title track has aged surprisingly well. Great arrangement. Has a groovy acoustic thing going on with a dusting of some tasty fuzz guitar. The group included member