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Mime and punishment: Milli Vanilli and the greatest lie in pop history

Mime and punishment: Milli Vanilli and the greatest lie in pop history

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In 1988 an unknown German duo called Milli Vanilli released their first song Girl You Know It’s True. Two years later they had sold over 40 million records, had millions of fans and even won a Grammy. However, they were hiding behind one of the biggest lies in the history of pop music. This episode was first published in October 2024. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: John Meagher

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Mime and punishment: Milli Vanilli and the greatest lie in pop history

Mime and punishment: Milli Vanilli and the greatest lie in pop history

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