Michael Nesmith
John Tobler, ZigZag, September 1977
It's more than a tragedy that Mike Nesmiths 'Rio' wasn't a bigger hit single. Not for me, because I've seen the amazing film about which you have all no doubt heard, but for you, because maybe that'll mean you won't ever see it.
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