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TIL: An Atlanta based cover band sent Christopher Cross (Sailing, Ride Like the Wind) a cease and desist letter for using the word "Yacht Rock" in for a planned 70s rock reunion tour with Orleans (Dance with Me) and Firefall (Just Remember I Love You)

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