Broadway Melody Of 1974

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With her mythical madonnas still walking in their shades:
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Lenny Bruce, declares a truce and plays his other hand.
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Marshall Mcluhan, casual viewin', head buried in the sand.
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Sirens on the rooftops wailing, but there's no ship sailing.
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Groucho, with his movies trailing, stands alone with his punchline,  failing.

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Klu Klux Klan serve hot soul food, and the band plays 'In the Mood'
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The cheerleader waves her cyanide wand, there's a smell of peach blossom and bitter almonde.
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Caryl Chessman sniffs the air and leads the parade
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He knows, in a scent, you can bottle all you made.
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There's Howard Hughes in blue suede shoes, smiling at the majorettes smoking Winston Cigarettes.
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     And as the song and dance begins, the children play at home
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with needles; needles and pins.