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Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

After ‘Saddest Day’, more original songs came out from Wayne Wonder and I encouraged that because he is my friend and a really great songwriter. Me and Wayne Wonder grew up together since we were youths. His writing skills are great but people didn’t start to embrace it until later. ‘Bounce Along’ is one of those songs to me that was a bench marker. Everyone else started to see what a great writer he was. He did a lot of good things for me throughout my life; he used to come to me in the ghetto and carry me through the streets with him. I always have some Wayne Wonder songs in my playlist. ‘Bounce Along’ is a natural tune, I like it especially when driving.

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