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Dirty Laundry (LP Version) - Don Henley



     
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I make my living off the evening news
Just give me something-something I can use
People love it when you lose,
They love dirty laundryWell, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here
I just have to look good, I don't have to be clear
Come and whisper in my ear
Give us dirty laundryKick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em all aroundWe got the bubble-headed-bleach-blond
Who comes on at five
She can tell you 'bout the plane crash with a gleam in her eye
It's interesting when people die
Give us dirty laundryCan we film the operation?

Is the head dead yet?
You know, the boys in the newsroom got a running bet
Get the widow on the set!
We need dirty laundryYou don't really need to find out what's going on
You don't really want to know just how far it's gone
Just leave well enough alone
Eat your dirty laundryKick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're downKick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're stiff
Kick 'em all aroundKick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're downKick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're stiff
Kick 'em all aroundDirty little secrets
Dirty little lies
We got our dirty little fingers in everybody's pie
We love to cut you down to size
We love dirty laundryWe can do "The Innuendo"
We can dance and sing
When it's said and done we haven't told you a thing
We all know that Kraft is king
Give us dirty laundry!Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're downKick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
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Kick 'em when they're up
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Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em when they're up
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Kick 'em when they're up
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Kick 'em when they're down
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DON HENLEY, DANNY KORTCHMARPublished by
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Don Henley (born Donald Hugh Henley in Gilmer, Texas, USA on 22 July 1947) is drummer, singer, and songwriter with the band Eagles. Since the 80s he has had a successful solo career and has played a founding role in several causes.

In 1970, he moved to Los Angeles to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh's album was produced by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Touring with her was the catalyst for forming the group. As a result, two months later they, along with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, became their own act, Eagles.

Henley's music is often social commentary. One of his more famous songs is "Dirty Laundry" (from his I Can't Stand Still album, released in 1982). Its origins date back to 1980, when Henley was put on probation for possession of a narcotic and fined for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The ensuing media circus and on-air pundits claiming that his career was over led to the writing of the song, which continues to be an indictment against the broadcast news media. Similarly, "Johhny Can't Read" (also from the Can't Stand Still album), continues to resound as a commentary on the educational system.

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