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But to put out a greatest hits on one CD was totally impossible, I just couldn't do it. The best compromise was to put out two CDs - Early Days - which is what it is - and Latter Days.

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Jimmy Page
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: January 9
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James Patrick Page
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