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Letter from the Editor: The Bottom of Beale

At one time or another, you’ve probably heard that old garage-rock classic “Dirty Water,” by the Standells. It was about the band’s love of their hometown of Boston and the “River Charles.” It ended like this:

“Well, I love that dirty water.

Oh, Boston you’re my home.”

Boston ain’t got nothing on Memphis. We’ve got our own dirty water, and Memphis is our home.

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