Lingo

When young I loved the Motown sound
And the new lingo with it I found
When I said, "Hey man, "
"I'm a Motown fan"
My cousin said, "A beatnik's in town!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Allison Avatar
July 15, 2017 at 4:39 PM
lol Roger I am sure that language has changed so much since then.. i wonder if the youngsters know what a beatnik is now:-( hugs Jan xx
Adams Avatar
July 16, 2017 at 7:18 AM
Probably not. Just as well without it I guess, as well as shag rugs and lime green refrigerators!! 8] Roger (Pat)rick
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