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Music Appreciation

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Martin Eden

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Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:34 PM Yesterday

I'd Love to Change the World, by Ten Years After [View all]

IMO this is one of the greatests classic rock songs of the early 1970's, with superb guitar work by Alvin Lee and lyrics that are still relevant today.

I haven't heard it on the radio in a very long time, probably because of the "dykes and fairies" line which many may find offensive today. Keep in mind that 1971 was a different era, and in no way was the inclusion of those words meant to be anti-gay. The point was to express the controversies and problems of the times.

If you've never heard this before, or remember it fondly as a blast from the past, give your ears a treat:
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Great pick! ABC123Easy 22 hrs ago #1
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