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DIRTY WORK

from BOOTIK DOES THE 70's by BOOTIK MOOSIK

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In simpler times, the original version of this song caused a harpie to be scowled at. Now these hungry, filthy creatures who snatched food, objects and even people screech on TV for more privatize the profits & socialize the cost shenanigans... Dirty work indeed ;)

From: Donald Fagen and Walter Becker
To: Laura Ingraham, Host, MSNBC Television
Date: February 12, 1999

Dear Ms. Ingraham:

It has come to our attention that you have used the Steely Dan recording of our song "Dirty Work" as cutaway music at the end of your show last Monday. We understand that "Watch It !" is a political talk show. We have been sternly advised by a valued visitor to our official website that we should steer clear of politics, so as not to embarrass ourselves and our fans. While we recognize that you are clearly not bound by any such injunction, we nevertheless owe it to our admirers to stay out of trouble when we can. So we must regrettably insist that our recordings not be used on future broadcasts of your show.
It seems likely that, as the impeachment saga draws to a close, your show will be cancelled or else will morph into one sort of non-political daytime talk show or another (although certainly not a fashion show). If, for some unfathomable reason, "Watch It!" continues in its present form, may we suggest some other more suitable music for use during breaks:

"Horst Wessel" - Traditional Teutonic anthem
"Ride of the Valkyrie" - Richard Wagner
"Theo, Wir Fahr'n Nach Lodz" - 70's German chartmaker
"The Lady is a Cryptofascist" - by The Welders of Zion
Anything by Lou Reed, Helmet, or The Velvet Underground
After learning that you were using our music without permission, we looked in briefly on your show this morning. Being the political naifs that we are, we could hardly be expected to follow the learned colloquy between you and your guests. Are they all Ivy Leaguers? Anyway, we did notice that you looked so sad and maybe a little blotchy too. You're not allergic to plaid, are you? We are very sorry to be cracking down like this at what is clearly a difficult and trying time for you and your pals. Please don't take it personally. It's just business. Okay?

Yours,

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker
Founders, Steely Dan

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from BOOTIK DOES THE 70's, released September 21, 2014

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BOOTIK MOOSIK Montreal, Québec

BEST COVER ALBUMS OF ALL TIME tag was tongue in cheek...
Then we started listening to others & began to wonder ;)

4 Montreal seasoned musicians have their way with classics songs & bands of the 60's & 70's, then begin composing...

They decided to start small.
A mini rock opera about God & his minions...

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