Letter: Name dropping

Sir: I read with interest your article on the interpretation of pop- song lyrics (22 January). I would, however, take issue with Professor Frith's reading of the line from the Eagles' 'Hotel California' - 'you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave'. This is clearly a reference to an attempt by a Lloyd's Name to resign his membership.

Yours faithfully,

DAVID TIPLADY

London, EC4