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Speaking of saints...

February 14, 2016 by Lamont Antieau in lyric analysis, music video essay

A post looking at the use of the word saint(s) in songs from the Billboard year-end Top Thirty charts (1951-2015). Includes videos of songs by Joan Osborne, The Killers, and Justin Timberlake.

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February 14, 2016 /Lamont Antieau
saint(s) in pop music, word search
lyric analysis, music video essay
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