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8. Yup, Don Kirshner bought NJ houses for his Brill Building

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 08:59 PM

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songwriters. They preferred living in Manhattan, so they didn't live in NJ long, but they got "Pleasant Valley Sunday" out of it.

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Omg SuzyandPuffpuff Monday #1

Made me tear up too. LuckyCharms Monday #3

Isn't she absolutely amazing? Then and now! erronis Monday #2

Yes, she is amazing. Always liked her. n/t LuckyCharms Monday #4

She and Neil Diamond wrote for The Monkees underpants Monday #5

Thanks, underpants. LuckyCharms Monday #6

Yup, Don Kirshner bought NJ houses for his Brill Building TexasBushwhacker Monday #8