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Perry, Neil (24 October 1987). "A Mouse That Roars".
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2953:Do They Know It's Christmas?
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3200:The Value of Ignorance
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2786:Nothing Compares 2 U
2657:Throw Down Your Arms
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2856:Chiquitita
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2870:Jealous
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