An Interview With Kim Mitchell

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An Interview With Kim Mitchell

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Today, I talk to one of Canada's most successful musicians, Kim Mitchell, who has had a string of hits going back to the 1970s. Enjoy! Register for my Aug. 30 Zoom History Conference at www.canadaehx.com Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/canadaehx for as little as $3/month E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37

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Aug 17, 2020

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