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From: marno@ihuxm.UUCP (Marilyn Ashley)
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Subject: Re: Best lyrics? (again)
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Date: Fri, 19-Oct-84 19:03:30 EDT
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Andrew,
I think the reason that you haven't received any replies to your
article requesting nominations for the best lyrics is because
it would be embarrassing to post a song you really liked and
everybody else hated.  Also, it's pretty hard to define "best";
does it mean best tongue-in-cheek lyrics or best social commentary
or best lyrics to decipher (i.e. American Pie)?  However, I think
I'll take the plunge and nominate something timely and something
not-so-timely:

Leave It - Yes

Middle of the Road - The Pretenders

Eleventh Earl of Mar - Genesis

In My Life - Beatles

Silent Night/The 11 O'Clock News - Simon and Garfunkel

Although the Simon and Garfunkel entry doesn't really have lyrics,
it's a vivid reminder of what was going on 15 years ago.  A lot
of the stuff going on I had forgotten.

I hope I haven't offended anybody.  Everybody has his/her own
musical tastes and his/her own idea of what he/she wants to hear.
As you can see, mine are a little eclectic.