Linda Perry talks first solo song in 15 years, why she 'couldn't stand the sound' of 4 Non Blondes' album and how she secretly salvaged 'What's Up?'
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Legendary hit-maker Linda Perry: 'Singers have to earn my songs. I don't just give them out' | Music | The Guardian
Linda Perry talks first solo song in 15 years, why she 'couldn't stand the sound' of 4 Non Blondes' album and how she secretly salvaged 'What's Up?'
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Linda Perry (4 Non Blondes) on 18.07.1993 in Bad Mergentheim, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-52990299 | agefotostock
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