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GUEST,Harvey the Rabbit What makes a song? (8) What makes a song? 16 Jan 02

Maybe this should be titled "What Makes a Hit Song.

Okay, What does it take? Take "My Baby Does the Hanky Panky". Repititious inane tripe, yet it became a #1 hit. I have heard singers in local clubs sing originals that pierce the heart and evoke grand emotion, yet they are unknowns and will remain unknowns.

I have heard great works on the radio that play a few times then disappear while "Livin'la Vida Loco" is played till you want to kill the "artist".

Is it because "it's got a good beat and it's easy to dance to"? Is it just hype; smoke and mirrors?

Has this world gone berserk? We let great artist become unsung heros and laud the glamour boys.

I fail to grasp all this. And it irritates me.

Thank you for allowing me the forum to voice my frustration.

Harvey the Rabbit

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