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Wendy Varley's avatar

I'm with you on the aversion to jazz noodling, Maria! I've just never been able to get into it. Prog rock in the '70s had a similar habit of insisting that everyone in the band got a solo. Yawn. But three minute hits, now you're talking! I'm trying to think what else might be added to that excellent list. Will come back if inspiration strikes.

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Margaret Bennett's avatar

I’ve always thought music is a key test in attraction. I’m not totally opposed to jazz, but I’m not a fan of a lot of it. You’ve got to have some common ground for it to work.

And all hail the 3 minute pop song.

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Gillian Richmond's avatar

Oh... Virginia Plain...

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Maria, I share your despair for 'the demolished and defunct' live music venues. As for 3 minute songs - couldn't agree more. I like your choices. Have to also offer up, The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There...Sleeper - Inbetweener and the glorious Kirsty MacColl's - There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis.

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