correct edgarblythe, Mayal was pretty consistent in his avoidence of drums and he also often used uncommon instrumentation such as Don Harris with his electric violin which was quite innovative for the times.
I stand doubly abashed ... I mis-paged my following of this thread, and I have not the answer to the question I needlessly shouted for. Apologies around.
(just credit my account with that third "Abashed" there, if you would, please.)
Which famous song connects the following artists - The Crystals/ Bruce Springsteen/ The Jackson 5/ Frank Sinatra/ Bing Crosby / The Four Seasons / The Carpenters ?
Well, I know its not the sought-for answer, but a least a weak case could be made for "Born in The USA" ... all of the cited artists were, though only one does the song.
My desire to be answered is like a night in New Jersey - unsatisfying. Do we have to wait til Valentine Day to get it? Does the phrase, "triple murder" ring a bell?