The Free Electric Band
Posted in 1970s, Lyrics, Music, Nostalgia at 17:32 on 11 September 2009
I heard this on the radio the other day and it took me back.
So. To all of you who, like me, never gave up anything or anyone for rock and roll but instead have spent their lives working for the man, here’s Albert Hammond.
Tags: Albert Hammond, Free Electric Band, Lyrics, Nostalgia
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