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The Music Quiz: In Moulin Rouge, which Elton John song was covered by Ewan McGregor?
Plus: Who was the first Irish act to officially get an Irish number one single?
Moulin Rouge. Photograph: 20th Century Studios
Tony Clayton-Lea
Wed Sept 13 2023 - 12:05
Tony Clayton-Lea
Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture
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