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On this day, July 17, 1950, Phoebe Snow, remembered for her 1975 song "Poetry Man," was born.
Singer Phoebe Snow was #BornOnThisDay, July 17, 1950. Remembered for her 1975 song "Poetry Man". Described by The #NewYorkTimes as a "contralto grounded in a bluesy growl & capable of sweeping over 4 octaves." Passed in 2011 (age 60) from #heart failure. #RIP #gonetoosoon #BOTD
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Mon Jul 17, 2023: On this day, July 17, 1950, Phoebe Snow, remembered for her 1975 song "Poetry Man," was born.
Sun Jul 17, 2022: Singer Phoebe Snow was #BornOnThisDay, July 17, 1950. Remembered for her 1975 song "Poetry Man".