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"The Joker"
Steve Miller Band
"The Joker" was the single that catapulted guitarist and singer Steve Miller to arena-rock stardom.
The song was originally released in 1974 but became a hit in the UK in 1990 after being used in a Levi's ad.
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Composer
Steve Miller
Genre
Rock
Album
The Joker
Year of Release
1974
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