Ben Folds Goes A Cappella, With Help

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JACKI LYDEN
NPR Weekend All Things Considered
04-26-2009
Ben Folds Goes A Cappella, With Help

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Ben Folds first got the country to sing along with his music back in 1997 with the hit "Brick."

(Sound bite of song, "Brick")

Mr. BEN FOLDS (Singer/Songwriter): (Singing) 6:00 A.M. day after Christmas, I throw some clothes on in the dark.

LYDEN: Now, Ben Folds is harnessing the power of sing-alongs in a different way.

(Soundbite of song, ("Brick")

Mr. FOLDS: (singing) The world is sleeping and I am numb.

LYDEN: For his latest CD, ...

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