The Crusaders At Their Best (1973)

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    • The Crusaders – Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)
    • 1. Jazz
    • 2. Listen And Youll See
    • 3. Papa Hoopers Barrelhouse Groove
    • 4. Time Has No Ending
    • 5. Young Rabbits - '71 '72
    • 6. Rainy Night In Georgia
    • 7. Way Back Home
    • 8. Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)
    • 9. Spanish Harlem

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