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He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back
He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun...
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Nonesuch is a classical music label. CD and Lps.
Mezzo-soprano Joan Morris used to toss this off as an encore, when she did concerts with husband and piano player William Bolcom.
It gained a certain infamy through airplay.
Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots is a teenage tragedy song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Recorded by The Cheers, it went to #6 on the Billboard Best Selling singles.
It was Leiber & Stoller's first hit.
Word of caution kids:
Never race your 'cycle against a screamin' diesel.
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