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David Byrne is back in all his resplendent, quirky glory, says reviewer Mitch Potter of singer's concert at Massey Hall last night
David Byrne is back in all his resplendent, quirky glory, says reviewer Mitch Potter of singer's concert at Massey Hall last night

David Byrne is back in all his resplendent, quirky glory, says reviewer Mitch Potter of singer's concert at Massey Hall last night

Date8/11/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: David Byrne is back in all his resplendent, quirky glory, says reviewer Mitch Potter of singer's concert at Massey Hall last night.
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