Absurd Music

I'M NOT IN LOVE. Everyone knows this song yet, few can name the band: 10cc. a now-defunct English group who experienced their heyday in the 1970's with the popularity of this song which reached no. 2 on the U.S. charts. Though the artier members of this pop group at first derided the song as "crap," (And they hadn't even imagined the videos to come!) the later multi-track version eerily layers multiple voices which, combined with the irony of the lyrics and Eric Stewart's creamy voice, make it unforgettable. As a kid, I especially enjoyed repeating the whispered refrain, "big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry" whenever I wanted to get under the skin of my big brother Angus. It used to drive him crazy especially when accompanied by an arm noogie. PS: For those of you who wish to enjoy this song karaoke-style, the following link has the lyrics and a wierd synthesized version you can sing along with. SING HERE