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Old 8th May 2006   #23
Ricky
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Originally Posted by CorkyTart
This guy plays the same gtr lick in every song. I think he is one of those guys that you're 'supposed' to like even though he really doesnt do anything.
Get the **** outta here man. He may have done some boring tracks but he is a hell of a tasty player and has made some great records.tutt

Incidentally I heard Knoffler talking about how he wrote this track in an interview where he stated that he overheard a couple of guys commenting on MTV film-clips in a shop window. He was pissing himself laughing at thier comments "like look at them yoyo's"
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