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Platinum songwriter Jimmy Webb

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Hall of Fame songwriter Jimmy Webb talks about writing some of the 1960s songs he’s best known for: β€œBy the Time I Get to Phoenix,” β€œWichita Lineman,” and β€œMacArthur Park.” Now 80, he’s got a new album of unreleased songs titled Yours for the Taking. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2004.Β 

Also, Justin Chang reviews the new film Possible Love, South Korea’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature.

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