The music industry would do itself a big bahooma if it would take a hammer & blowtorch to every computer involved in the recording process and get back to relying on talent

THE SPIRIT OF RADIO

Words by Neil Pert.

Begin the day
With a friendly voice
A companion, unobtrusive
Plays that song that’s so elusive
And the magic music makes your morning mood

Off on your way

Hit the open road

There is magic at your fingers
For the spirit ever lingers
Undemanding contact
In your happy solitude

Invisible airwaves
Crackle with life
Bright antennae bristle
With the energy
Emotional feedback
On a timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price ---
Almost free...

All this machinery
Making modern music
Can still be open-hearted
Not so coldly charted
It’s really just a question
Of your honesty

One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity

For the words of the profits
Are written on the studio wall,
Concert hall ---
Echoes with the sounds...
Of salesmen.

Wow!
That catchy little tune is on my classic rock station every few days around here..

I just spent about 5 minutes today (at work) trying to figure out the lyrics...Thanks!

One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity

Pretty much says it all right there, doesn't it? Many artists have worked hard and maintained their integrity while producing a quality product. Sadly, most of those who are honored at the grammys do not fit into that group.