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Happy birthday, Graham Gouldman. He was a singer and songwriter for 10cc.
Before that band got together, Gouldman was a top-notch songwriter, penning hits such as "For Your Love," "Heart Full Of Soul," "Bus Stop," and "Listen People" to name a few.
In 1969, the people who'd become 10cc recorded under the name of the Ohio Express which was actually a brand name used by their producers (the band was from England).
By 1972 they became 10cc (a name which has the same meaning as the Lovin' Spoonful) and had a fair amount of success in the 70s. Regarding songwriting, they sort of split in two, with members Godley and Creme creating the artier stuff, while Gouldman, often with other member Eric Stewart, brought in the hits.
posted by LAGuy @ 12:12 AM
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Always thought it was a supercilious song mocking gangsters
"Too many broken arms have surfaced in the river"
Tangential rant: Time and time again, I prefer my vague half thoughts on what these half-listened-to songs in the background meant to the often pedestrian drudgery. The world seemed more poetic and full of promise back then. At least I still have goofy Gordon Lightfoot songs (Edmund F. aside)
To anon3- MY Favorite Onion Horoscope:
"An old love will resurface. Next time weight down the body with more rocks."
Which when I read immediately made think of the 10cc song
I remember when we listened to "I'm Not In Love," during the interlude where we hear the whispered "big boys don't cry" some thought it was "requesting quiet." It made sense--they did quiet down during that section.
"be quiet. be quiet. be nice and quiet."
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