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Can Bill Shapiro Dance?

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You're not likely to see Cyprus Avenue host Bill Shapiro waltzing across the Folly Theater stage, or even break dancing for that matter...but he will take the stage with the Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance Company to perform a "Cyprus Avenue Concert" on September 19.    Bill has picked his “best of the best” music for an exciting evening of music and dance, and it's previewed on this week's show.

Track List:

Marvin Gaye - "What's Going On"

Chuck Berry - "Johnny B. Goode"

Elvis Presley - "Mystery Train"

The Beatles - "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"

Bob Dylan - "Simple Twist Of Fate"

Mahalia Jackson - "Didn't It Rain"

The Band - The Weight"

The Rolling Stones - "Satisfaction"

Aretha Franklin - "Respect"

Leonard Cohen - "Tower Of Song"

Van Morrison - "On Cyprus Avenue"

Ray Charles - "What'd I Say"

Ron Jones returned to KCUR in September, 2013 as Director of Community Engagement. He is now the program director. You can reach him at ron@kcur.org.
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