Last January, from Holland, Langdon Winner had this to say:

“I’ve gotten back into rock and roll, at least that part of it which shows up on Dutch, British, French or American Armed Forces stations. It's difficult for me to know which off he songs (other than soul group hits) are European and which are U.S. origin. Anybody can learn to sing like Mick dagger so I suspect that some of the big tunes here are Dutch rock and not heard back there. One thing is entirely evident, however, as this year begins, and it may have been evident to you for some time. The radio is filled to overflowing with songs which are super-self-consciously about the business of making rock and roll and living in its terms. Two which come to mind: ‘Rock and Roll Baby’ and ‘Rock and Roll I Gave You The Best Years of My Life. ’ I remember how precious a thing it used to be to hear any song make reference to its own medium. Now it seems to be the only thing going!