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First up, to all the Australian university campuses that blacklisted me in the 70's because of this song, let me set the record straight. 'Orchestra Ladies' is satire. Not a putdown and certainly not autobiographical. Secondly, all that aside; why is it that there are so many derogatory terms for women (and only for women I might add) who are attracted to musicians? Being a muso and having known quite a few, I agree there may be a case for saying these women are nuts - but not per se, sleazy or 'fallen'! Hell, I'm sure there are people with a penchant for plumbers or accountants or whatever - but no one slanders them! I won't deny that being an entertainer is a great icebreaker and there are many (Bob Geldoff springs to mind) who openly admit they formed a band to get laid. Because it's not uncommon, after a gig, for a total stranger to come up and to start talking to you like they know you - and in a sense, they do. And if that person happens to be a member of the opposite sex and the chemistry and timing is right ... well it sure beats the pants off speed dating! (Thanks to Maria Van Vljman for the title.)
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