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‘Birthday’ by The Sugarcubes is one of the all-time great debut singles. Since it’s turning 40 this year, I wanted to reflect on how the band’s singer emerged as a global star.

Richard Kingsmill

Björk: A Debut To Remember

Mar 19

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4:28 AM

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