Michael Nesmith: From A Radio Engine To The Photon Wing (Pacific Arts)****
Vivien Goldman, Sounds, 26 March 1977
"ONE OF THE great advantages of being an artist is that I am able to utilise my craft periodically to write messages to myself," (liner notes, And The Hits Just Keep On Comin').
Total word count of piece: 435
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