[charlene]

I notede the 'errs' in your initial post but the follow thru didn't match up with that concept.
While I too have read that Gordon said when he got new mngmt. things began to happen for him. I think that may be in reference to his career in the States and other countries. He had become a huge star at home and the evolution of his career and dreams were then on track to conquer the rest of the world.
I saw that episode of MadMen...I find so much of that show a flashback to my own father and mother...my father was an "Ad Man." The clothes/ furniture, products, music bring it all back...sometimes not in a good way tho.
I've thought Springsteen over-rated as well.
I think I've made it clear about the 'anything'..the issue was two-fold - whether it's 'american' and whether it's 'rock'..the 'anything' referenced the 'rock' part of the issue.
Disparaging isn't in my DNA...thoughtful discussion/not dismissal is what I like..
I'd like to think that those who have come to know me over the 10 years I've been a moderator at this fine site know I don't operate that way.
So, here's to thoughtful people who I am thankful for on this Thanksgiving weekend..
cheers!

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