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It Wasn't That We Were Afraid Of The Church Or The Vatican. The Record Company Thought People Might Find The Title Offensive. They Asked Me If I Would Change ["a Deal With God"].

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Kate Bush

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It Wasn't That We Were Afraid Of The Church Or The Vatican. The Record Company Thought People Might Find The Title Offensive. They Asked Me If I Would Change ["a Deal With God"].

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