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11.23am
5 December 2019
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I absolutely love this song a lot for just how weird it is and I always thought of it as Paul commenting on sexism and how women are viewed and portrayed in bureaus, and I was disappointed when all he says about it is that the idea of a “disposable secretary” struck him as being funny. *sigh*. I still hold my original read, though, despite Paul saying that it was just something that he had a laugh about…
Oh, and then there’s the cover for the single…..
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*insert repetitive synthesizer loop here*
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Offline Okay I actually do like this song though. It’s the “She can be a belly dancer…” bridge bit that makes the song though. I love the pitch up step after every statement.
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Beatlebug, lovelyritametermaid“While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I’m a naysayer and hatchet man in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I’ll gladly take another - because I choose to live my life in the company of Ghandi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. I love you, Sheriff Truman.”
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On-topic: TS is sometimes fun, sometimes annoying as hell, it all depends on my mood when it comes on.
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6.49pm
24 February 2020
Offline I love playing this for people and seeing how blown away they are when I tell them it’s a Macca song.
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24 February 2020
Offline I learned how to program the main sequence of this song into my synth today
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Vera Chuck and Dave said
I learned how to program the main sequence of this song into my synth today
Cool, I love that sequence!
What synth do you own, VC&D?
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Vera Chuck and DaveGEORGE: In fact, The Detroit Sound. JOHN: In fact, yes. GEORGE: In fact, yeah. Tamla-Motown artists are our favorites. The Miracles. JOHN: We like Marvin Gaye. GEORGE: The Impressions, Marvin Gaye. PAUL & GEORGE: Mary Wells. GEORGE: The Exciters. RINGO: Chuck Jackson. JOHN: To name but eighty.
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vonbontee said
Vera Chuck and Dave said
I learned how to program the main sequence of this song into my synth today
Cool, I love that sequence!
What synth do you own, VC&D?
Korg Minilogue!
2.16pm
1 December 2009
Offline Nice…I had vague plans to buy one of the MS-20 Minis several years ago but never followed through. They don’t have sequencers, anyways.
GEORGE: In fact, The Detroit Sound. JOHN: In fact, yes. GEORGE: In fact, yeah. Tamla-Motown artists are our favorites. The Miracles. JOHN: We like Marvin Gaye. GEORGE: The Impressions, Marvin Gaye. PAUL & GEORGE: Mary Wells. GEORGE: The Exciters. RINGO: Chuck Jackson. JOHN: To name but eighty.
2.38pm
11 September 2018
Offline They played this on 6 Music this morning; it was the first time I’d heard it.
I wasn’t a massive fan.
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Offline Tony Japanese said
They played this on 6 Music this morning; it was the first time I’d heard it.I wasn’t a massive fan.
First listen is very much a head scratch and a huh. It grew on me over time; sandwiched between ‘Coming Up ‘ and ‘On The Way’ (which is probably my favourite Paul song) it was played a hell of a lot, and I love it.
‘MC2’ is a fabulous album but my god you’ve got to play it to get there as it’s not your typical McCartney album. I love ‘Wild Life ‘ for the same kind of reason.
"I told you everything I could about me, Told you everything I could" ('Before Believing' - Emmylou Harris)
8.23am
26 January 2017
Offline I like that this song has Kraftwerk vibes. It reminds me of ‘Pocket Calculator’.
“While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I’m a naysayer and hatchet man in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I’ll gladly take another - because I choose to live my life in the company of Ghandi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. I love you, Sheriff Truman.”
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