Show Notes
Today's songs all have titles in the imperative mood, including both affirmative (what to do) and negative (what to don't).
Songs discussed in this episode: Norma Tanega - Treat Me Right (1966) Perpetual Langley - Surrender (1966) Tom Waits - Hoist That Rag (2004) Madness - Shut Up (1981) Phyllis Dillon - Make Me Yours (1967) Junior Senior - Move Your Feet (2002) They Might Be Giants - Don't Let's Start (1986) The Animals - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1965) The Apostles - Don't Huzzle For Love (1977) Snoh Aalegra - Don't Explain (2016) Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger (1995) Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop (1977)
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