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Juke Box Blues

I reach a nickel for the slot,
And half way there my arm is frozen.
I wanted music, yes, but not
The tune somebody else has chosen.

by Ray Romine Saturday, September 1, 1951

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An Ear For Music

Bing isn’t worried, and neither is Frank:
But the public is up in the air.
Which is the better?–I guess I’m a crank,
For both, I consider, are fair!

by Ray Romine Sunday, October 31, 1943