I'm not sure if the version of a 1982 hit inhabiting my mind this morning actually exists. In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I've been imagining an easy listening instrumental version of "What About Me?" by Moving Pictures, with the tin whistle as the lead instrument. I've always been indifferent to the original version but not surprised that it was a hit. Although the lyrics nobly address not getting a fair shake in society, the vocals strike me as calculated and somewhat overwrought. In the rendition I've envisioned, however, the melody works better as a Celtic instrumental. At a minimum, it's a more natural fit than the tin whistle version of The Clash's "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" I also imagined.
