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March 24, 2010
Thirteen
 
 
 
by David Harrell 
 
 
My bandmate Mike Porter was testing out some new recording equipment and laid down a quick cover of one of my all-time favorite songs, Big Star's beautiful "Thirteen." Take a listen:
Thirteen, as covered by Mike Porter of the Layaways -- mp3 
 
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