Scoring a hit single is hard enough. Attempting to do so while tackling a troubling societal issue significantly raises the degree of difficulty. Suzanne Vega managed to thread that needle on “Luka,” her unflinching look at a victim of child abuse. Thanks to Vega’s skill and sensitivity, the song went to No. 3 in 1987. […]
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