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- ↑ Portwood, Jerry (November 5, 2020). "Rufus Wainwright on His Audible Project, 'Road Trip Elegies,' and Why He Finally Covered Dylan". Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ↑ BLISTEIN, JON (January 2, 2020). "Common, Rufus Wainwright Prep New Projects for Audible". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
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