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Subject: Re: Duran Duran and worst lyrics
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Date: Wed, 31-Oct-84 16:11:09 EST
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RE:	Worst Lyrics and Duran Duran

		   [From Kim Collins via Bob Collins]

	I  was  first  angered,  then amused at your words about Duran Duran.
	Basing  your  shallow  opinion  on  only  a  few  of their songs is a
	shamefully  illogical  way to write a strong argument.  The songs you
	mentioned  were all dance hits, where a good beat is all that matters
	to  the  public.  If  you  read the lyrics from of their less popular
	songs  (especially  from  the  album  "RIO"), you would be pleasantly
	surprised.

	Your  references to random words and dictionaries is also off target.
	Duran  Duran  is  not  trying  to  explain  the  meaning of life, the
	universe,  and  everything.  They are evoking emotion; conjuring up a
	pretty picture for the imagination.

	Why,  my  dear  Mark,  are  you so violently against Duran Duran?  Is
	your  girlfriend  more  interested in Simon LeBon than she is in you?
	Or are you a fan of quality entertainers such as Ratt or Motley Crue?
	Now  these  are  groups with literary genius; writing songs like "The
	Devil is Good" or "tie Up and Whip Your Woman".

	All  kidding  aside,  someone  intelligent  enough to be at Dartmouth
	shouldn't base an opinion on partial information.  This is especially
	true when you are attacking my favorite group!


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