Why 10cc's 1975 pop hit, "I'm Not in Love" should have been a serious pop ballad, minus Kathy Redfern's negative middle part instead of a joke song with her middle part added that made that song a mess

 "I'm Not in Love",  done by British pop band 10cc, is a powerful song that conveys strong emotions, and the addition of Kathy Redfern's negative middle part detracts from the overall impact of the song. The lyrics and melody are strong enough to stand on their own, and without that middle part, the song would have been a much more powerful and meaningful ballad. By removing the joke element and allowing the song to stand as a serious pop ballad, the impact of the lyrics and melody would have been much more profound.





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