Unsubstantiated allegations

William Duffy xl5 at IINET.NET.AU
Thu Feb 6 00:04:57 EST 1997


Ian R Fines wrote:
>
> Hello.
> >"Cigarettes" in the title) which was a T Rex rip-off. After the song
> >was played on the
> >radio, the announcer referred to another song by them which apparently
> >rips-off "Timothy
> >Leary's Dead" by The Moody Blues.
> I'm sorry I have to correct you, but this really bothers me.  The song is
> called "Legend of  a Mind".  Every time I go to a Moody Blues concert
> (I've been to four), there are a bunch of idiots in the audience
> shrieking "PLAY 'TIMOTHY LEARY'S DEAD' !!!!" . This was especially
> evident this summer, right after Dr. Tim died.  I'm not calling you an
> idiot, I'm merely expressing a pet peeve.

It wasn't me that called the song "Timothy Leary's Dead", it was the radio announcer. I
am a fan of the Moody Blues, but couldn't remember the actual title until you mentioned
it. Thanks for reminding me, there's nothing worse than knowing a song, but forgeting
the title!

William



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