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The 10 Best Records of 1994

Rock critic Ken Tucker picks his favorite pop music of 1994, running the gamut from country to rock to singer-songwriters.

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Other segments from the episode on December 30, 1994

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 30, 1994: Interview with Ken Tucker; Interview with Stephen Schiff; Commentary on the song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"
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The Year in Film

Film critic Stephen Schiff shares his top ten picks for 1994. Terry also asks him about the growing number of independent American films, the state of Hollywood, and the message of Forrest Gump.

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