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Old 06-11-2017, 07:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Show Biz Kids.....

It's a line from a Steely Dan track:

Show biz kids making movies of themselves
You know they don't give a f**k about anybody else


I was reminded of it by Chula's recent championing of Taxman, and elphenor's reply:-

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista View Post
When was the last time you gave Taxman a serious listen?

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Originally Posted by elphenor View Post
Btw Taxman is rich **** face rockstar complaining about taxes like wtf I thought Love is all you need
The Taxman lyrics are a bit snarky, and the song was inspired by GH learning that some Beatles income was being taxed at 95 pence in the pound. They came out with 5 pence in their own pocket, so his annoyance is understandable, but ultimately I agree with elphenor; don't bleat to me about your hard life, show biz kids.

I wonder who are the biggest ingrates, who let their discontent about stardom spill over into their songs - and how sympathetic do you feel towards their complaints?
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