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'Mill Valley,' 40 Years On

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This past Christmas marked 40 years since Rita Abrams wrote “Mill Valley,” a song about the Northern California town which reached the Billboard Top 5. Abrams and several of her students from the original recording join us to talk about the famous song, and remember its breakout success.

Guests:

Rita Abrams, composer, lyricist and writer

Bruce Bennett, former third grade student featured on the original recording of "Mill Valley"

Scott Victor, former third grade student featured on the original recording of "Mill Valley"

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