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Forbert's songs often contain sensual imaginative passages, but he never extends his melodic inspiration through an entire number. The evocative refrain of "Make it all so real" is made numbing by sheer repetition. And he squelches another glimmer of inspiration, the opening bars of "Romeo's Tune" with similar redundancy. This song, the album's current hit, features a handful of lilting syntheziser phrases evocative of young lover's passion. Forbert can't vary these phrases, however; they recur ad nauseum...

Author: By Esme C. Murphy, | Title: Jackrabbit Slick | 2/16/1980 | See Source »

...racquetmen display more than a glimmer of optimism when they speak of today's crucial contest. They agree the team has progressed immensely over the course of the season. They anticipate strong home support for the 2 p.m. encounter. And they share a sense garnered from history that anything can happen in "the rivalry" (It might be spelled "The Rivalry" if not for the low-key ethos of squash...

Author: By Laurence S. Grafstein, | Title: Racquetmen Ready To Take the Court | 2/2/1980 | See Source »

Freshman playmakers Nancy Boutillier and Frenesa Hall, who dazzled during the team's two-game winning streak, lacked any glimmer of luster...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Women Cagers Return Empty-Handed | 1/4/1980 | See Source »

...there was a small glimmer of hope in Washington last week. Showing welcome signs of moving more directly and forcefully to curb energy use, the White House was considering a high federal excise tax on gasoline, perhaps as much...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Carter Considers a Gas Tax | 12/17/1979 | See Source »

Back-up center Karen Smith, who replaced starter Elaine Holpuch, provided the only glimmer of sunshine in a generally gloomy Crimson effort. She tossed in eight points and grabbed seven rebounds, leading the team in both departments...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Women Cagers Fall Again | 12/1/1979 | See Source »

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