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Written by Earl Wettstein and performed by Jean Chastain, "I'd Rather Be in Tucson" is a retro-cool tribute to our city.
Apparently, it was originally written as part of an advertising campaign to lure tourists to Tucson in the late 70's.
Enjoy the full lyrics below as you listen in:
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Does anyone remember seeing the original ad? What ever became of Jean Chastain and/or Earl Wettstein?