The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago. They hit a critical mass with their deliriously hooky songs “Take Me Out” and “Do You Want To.” ...

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About the Album: All of Petula Clark's festive recordings from the 1950s - a selection of traditional carols alongside a sprinkling of original Christmas songs. Includes two previously unreleased ...