America's tunes were brilliantly crafted mainstream-radio fare...which is almost the same as to say that they were examples of utter banality, although pleasant enough in a musical sense. They sure got a lot of airplay, and must have made a fortune for those lads.

But I always liked the alligator lizards line...and I liked Muskrat Love too, strangely enough.

Spaw - Insult MacArthur Park one more time and you will NEVER get that free membership in the WSSBA. You have been warned for the last time.

Alex - You dare to suggest that 99% of Dylan is "nonsense"??? 99 %!??? You poor lad! You misguided, intellectually challenged soul! You are playing without a full deck, adrift without a paddle. Your instrument is missing a couple of strings and needs a fret job. Your lance is impaled in a windmill. You are preparing to launch lifeboats from a ship that has already sunk. Your brain has gone into stasis. Your license to think has been revoked. :-)

On the other hand, you said "what the hell is wrong with nonsense?"...so, reading between the lines I deduce that you actually LOVE Dylan, but are afraid to admit it!

Alex, you don't have to be afraid. It's time to "come out" and admit that you secretly adore Dylan. We will not think the less of you for it. As a kindred spirit and a Mudcat brother, I encourage you to screw up your courage and come clean with the truth. We are a compassionate lot here and you will find support and understanding on all sides.

- LH