LETTERS

Rip It Up, Issue 18, 1 December 1978, Page 19

LETTERS

Do you realise that I sent in three letters last month and you didn’t print one of them! What is wrong with my letters? Is the vokabuwleree I used substandard? If you think I’m going to read Rip It Up again or write another letter, you are right. I’m going to keep writing until you print one. P. Kerslake Auckland I was at the Island of Real Cafe on October 27th, a part of one of the best audiences Citizen Band has ever played to. The band had one disturbing thing to say “The Ladder Song”, the second single from their debut LP, has (unlike its predecessor “I Feel Good”) received zero airplay. Although I realise that New Zealand radio (not just Radio New Zealand) wallows in Top 40 quagmire, recent fair exposure of local talent has lead me to believe tnere was some hope for the future. CB's case proves me wrong. I can only say that if programmers had viewed the standing room only wildly enthusiastic crowd at the Island of Real, they would have seen clearly that CB will make it with or without their help. And I hope that gives them the shits. Another Citizen Remuera I am ashamed to live in the same city as degenerates like Ronnie (Christchurch’s no. 1 Pistol fan). Why can’t he listen to and appreciate good music. Surely, the brothers Gibb have furthered the cause of mental health, out here at the institute. Boogie on R.T. Christchurch P S. Excuse the crayon, they won’t let us use anything sharp here.