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Post by Quoincidence on Oct 18, 2021 22:28:06 GMT
How they never got pulled for this... Not surprised that it hasn't(?) been mentioned on the forums before as the Perfect Remedy album isn't everyone's cup of tea
Almost, but not quite, the exact same song.
Throw me a line, I'm sinking fast
Clutching at straws, can't make it
Throw her a line, she's sinking fast
Show her a sign, don't make her laugh
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gav
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Post by gav on Oct 19, 2021 10:02:53 GMT
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col
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Post by col on Oct 19, 2021 11:14:15 GMT
Didn't Frame say that Paper Plane is a re-write of Virginia Plain, and that he keeps re-writing POMM?
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Post by Quoincidence on Oct 19, 2021 18:12:56 GMT
Didn't Frame say that Paper Plane is a re-write of Virginia Plain, and that he keeps re-writing POMM? see, someone said that on Facebook but I don't hear it. However, THAL is pretty much a rip off |
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Post by dontthinkitmatters on Oct 19, 2021 19:42:04 GMT
Virginia Plain is a class song , the other is a poor (very poor) imitation. Maybe they couldnt be bothered to pull them up on it as it's so bad , must have felt sorry for them. Grief it's bad.
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Post by fretbuzzzzz on Oct 20, 2021 17:49:53 GMT
Made that connection the first time of hearing Throw Her a Line and the Remedy album in '89. As to what they were thinking, who knows?
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mortified
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Post by mortified on Oct 24, 2021 13:55:32 GMT
It always reminded me of a Sailor hit single from the 70’s but I can never remember which one 🤔
It’s the “throw her a line” bit.
I can see the similarity with “Virginia Plain” as well, mind.
Either way, it’s not great. Which is odd coz I really like the Roxy Music track. And that band generally 😎
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Oct 24, 2021 19:57:56 GMT
This is the first time that Quo fans have ever felt able to discuss this song Not sure I'm ready yet  |
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Post by Victor on Oct 27, 2021 19:13:22 GMT
It always reminded me of a Sailor hit single from the 70’s but I can never remember which one 🤔 It’s the “throw her a line” bit. I can see the similarity with “Virginia Plain” as well, mind. Either way, it’s not great. Which is odd coz I really like the Roxy Music track. And that band generally 😎 Might be ""A Glass of Champagne" ... that one certainly has similar elements to Throw her a line.. |
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