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How the “Syncopated Clock” song wormed its way into Americans’ ears

Stephen Collopy March 8, 2025 1 min read

How the “Syncopated Clock” song wormed its way into Americans’ ears – CBS News

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In 1945, a 36-year-old composer who was serving in the Army was invited to conduct the Boston Pops. He decided to write some music for the occasion, and a clock popped into his head. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have the story.

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