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Big in the USA: The Beatles touch down in New York, February 1964; Freddie Mercury gives Inglewood, California a show in 1977; Led Zeppelin refuel their private jet in Hawaii; and Elton John plays Dodger Stadium in 1975.

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Some classics Double A-side singles from The Stone Roses, The Jam, New Order, Wings and The Beatles.

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