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Thread #2913   Message #3017732
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
28-Oct-10 - 11:04 AM
Thread Name: Songs about Aberfan (1966 mining disaster)
Subject: RE: Songs about Aberfan (1966 mining disaster)
I agree with you, Slade. I wouldn't call that song arrogant.

Foolish, bratty, smug, cliche-ridden - yes. Arrogant, no.

It was the National Coal Board and its employees whose arrogance led to the tragedy. And they don't even get a mention in the song.