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20 Jan 19
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The death of Windsor Davies and the fact that you no longer see "It Ain't Half-Hot Mum" because it could be offensive reminded me that I read an article recently about famous old songs that are now never/rarely played on the radio for similar reasons (not necessarily race).
This is partly garnered from there and partly from a few I thought of
1) Anything by Gary Glitter - A good thing for a variety of reasons
2) Hey Joe -Violence against women presumably
3) Ahab the Arab - obvious
4) They're Coming To Take Me Away - Mention of "funny farm" I seem to remember.
5) Young Girl - Must admit I thought this was a bit dodgy at the time
6) Go Away Little Girl - The original version (in GB) was by Mark Wynter and that's the one I remember. Didn't think much about it at the time but I was only 12. Does include the line "I'm not supposed to be alone with you"
7) Baby It's Cold Inside - Before my time but I sort of know it. Apparently can be read as encouraging rape.
Must be more. I should think there are one or two that would be homophobic for instance.
This is partly garnered from there and partly from a few I thought of
1) Anything by Gary Glitter - A good thing for a variety of reasons
2) Hey Joe -Violence against women presumably
3) Ahab the Arab - obvious
4) They're Coming To Take Me Away - Mention of "funny farm" I seem to remember.
5) Young Girl - Must admit I thought this was a bit dodgy at the time
6) Go Away Little Girl - The original version (in GB) was by Mark Wynter and that's the one I remember. Didn't think much about it at the time but I was only 12. Does include the line "I'm not supposed to be alone with you"
7) Baby It's Cold Inside - Before my time but I sort of know it. Apparently can be read as encouraging rape.
Must be more. I should think there are one or two that would be homophobic for instance.
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They always omit the scots-bashing verse from GSTQ
Maurice Chevalier, 'Thank Heaven For Little Girls'
how far would this get today?
Each time I see a little girl
Of five or six or seven
I can't resist a joyous urge
To smile and say
Thank heaven for little girls
how far would this get today?
Each time I see a little girl
Of five or six or seven
I can't resist a joyous urge
To smile and say
Thank heaven for little girls
Melting wasn't racist surely? Played on Gold time to time
My Sharona
Ooh, my little pretty one, my pretty one
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona
Ooh, you make my motor run, my motor run
Got it coming off o' the line, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keeping it a mystery, it gets to me
Running down the length of my thigh, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
When you gonna give to me, a gift to me
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it d-d-destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooh, my little pretty one, my pretty one
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona
Ooh, you make my motor run, my motor run
Got it coming off o' the line, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keeping it a mystery, it gets to me
Running down the length of my thigh, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
When you gonna give to me, a gift to me
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it d-d-destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Anything by the lost prophets - I an Watkins was the lead singer - although to be far they probably wouldn't get any airplay anyway.
Also didn't Jonathon King produce a few hits.
Also didn't Jonathon King produce a few hits.
Hey Joe played almost daily on Absolute Classic Rock; My Sharona also played occasionally
Jonathan King did,but they were rubbish and some weren't in his own name.
Sharon was a bit dicey wasn't it.
Yes "Young Girl" was possibly pushing it even in the late 60s. Probably a favourite with Sir JS.
Sharon was a bit dicey wasn't it.
Yes "Young Girl" was possibly pushing it even in the late 60s. Probably a favourite with Sir JS.
*Sharona
I don't really listen to music on the radio tbh. Have a HUGE CD collection.
"Hey Joe" was mentiones as a no-no in that article. Think it was by David Hepworth who was the presenter of "Old Grey Whistle Test" in its 2nd incarnation if memory serves.
I don't really listen to music on the radio tbh. Have a HUGE CD collection.
"Hey Joe" was mentiones as a no-no in that article. Think it was by David Hepworth who was the presenter of "Old Grey Whistle Test" in its 2nd incarnation if memory serves.
Wet Dream by Max Romeo doesn't seem to make many playlists
Come on Eileen - offensive to people with one leg shorter than the other
Funnily enough that nearly got banned at the time because some thought it was about marijuana.
Thru These Walls - Phil Collins (a single from 1982)
I can see thru' my windows
I can see the girls and the boys
I can see thru' my windows
I can see them playing with toys
Oh I hope it won't end
If I promise not to touch,just be a friend
Life is so lonely
I don't get high off just being me
I like pretending
Wanting to touch them,wanting to see
It's only normal
Creeping behind you,now don't shout,'cos it's alright
They keep the windows locked and the door shut tight
I can see thru' my windows
I can see the girls and the boys
I can see thru' my windows
I can see them playing with toys
Oh I hope it won't end
If I promise not to touch,just be a friend
Life is so lonely
I don't get high off just being me
I like pretending
Wanting to touch them,wanting to see
It's only normal
Creeping behind you,now don't shout,'cos it's alright
They keep the windows locked and the door shut tight
F**k off by wayne county and the electric chairs doesnt get a play on radio 2 these days
Cradle of Filth virtually banned from Radio 4 as well.
"eeny, meeny, miny, moe, catch a ..." shocking ommission.
I want to walk down the aisle to that.
I want to walk down the aisle to that.
Lou Reed’s friends dismiss claim that Walk on the Wild Side is transphobic
Defense came after Canadian student body apologized for ‘hurtful’ lyrics to the trans community after including the 1972 hit on a playlist at a campus event
Defense came after Canadian student body apologized for ‘hurtful’ lyrics to the trans community after including the 1972 hit on a playlist at a campus event
Killing an arab by the Cure
Chuck Berry my Ding A Ling
so what by the anti-nowhere league
F a Mod by the Exploited
Chuck Berry my Ding A Ling
so what by the anti-nowhere league
F a Mod by the Exploited
Was only a youngster myself @ the time so totally unaware just thought a catchy tune:
But OMG
Young Girl
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run girl
You're much too young girl
With all the charms of a woman
You've kept the secret of your youth
You led me to believe you're old enough
To give me love
And now it hurts to know the truth
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run girl
You're much too young girl
Beneath your perfume and your make-up
You're just a baby in disguise
And though you know that it's wrong to be
Alone with me
That come on look is in your eyes
But OMG
Young Girl
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run girl
You're much too young girl
With all the charms of a woman
You've kept the secret of your youth
You led me to believe you're old enough
To give me love
And now it hurts to know the truth
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run girl
You're much too young girl
Beneath your perfume and your make-up
You're just a baby in disguise
And though you know that it's wrong to be
Alone with me
That come on look is in your eyes
On The Blue Ridge Mountains Of Virginia - Laurel & Hardy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S0uw2D9nEU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S0uw2D9nEU
Young girl, she lied to gary about here age,he finds out,does the right thing and tells her to p1ss off wheres the problem?
Young girl, she lied to gary about here age,he finds out,does the right thing and tells her to p1ss off wheres the problem?
Terry is correct. A great song which Union Gap, in their current form, still tour with and sing. (Admittedly mostly at holiday camps where I have had the pleasure!)
Evening Terry. Likewise. Have you noticed that Minder is on a continuous loop on ITV4? Yet every time, I switch through channels and see it on, I have to watch and still enjoy it.
I must admit Young Girl was a massive song for me when I was a Youngster...I loved it so much.
I remember Davy Jones dancing to it on top of the pops 1968,fine pop toon, Minder is classic tv,very London,sh1t how its changed in 40 yrs
I remember Davy Jones dancing to it on top of the pops 1968,fine pop toon, Minder is classic tv,very London,sh1t how its changed in 40 yrs
Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
and another Sedaka song .. the Queen of 1964
Anyone who's played on a record date
will remember stage door Jenny,
Well I saw her last night
and man she looked like she wasn't gettin' any
Oh - Rock 'n' roll kind of took its toll
when she shed her inhibitions,
Too many scenes in limousines
and dressing room intermissions.
and another Sedaka song .. the Queen of 1964
Anyone who's played on a record date
will remember stage door Jenny,
Well I saw her last night
and man she looked like she wasn't gettin' any
Oh - Rock 'n' roll kind of took its toll
when she shed her inhibitions,
Too many scenes in limousines
and dressing room intermissions.
Boomtown Rats : "Mary of the 4th Form"
A big hit for Geldof and co in 1977.
Sample lyrics
Sittin' in the front row
Mary of the fourth form
Turnin' all the boys on
She's turnin' all their heads around
Hitchin' up her short skirt
Stretchin' out her long legs
Pullin' up her stockings
She's combing out her black hair
Starin' at the teacher
Openin' her lips wide
Shiftin' in her seat, yeah
She slowly moves her hips aside
A big hit for Geldof and co in 1977.
Sample lyrics
Sittin' in the front row
Mary of the fourth form
Turnin' all the boys on
She's turnin' all their heads around
Hitchin' up her short skirt
Stretchin' out her long legs
Pullin' up her stockings
She's combing out her black hair
Starin' at the teacher
Openin' her lips wide
Shiftin' in her seat, yeah
She slowly moves her hips aside
You never seem to hear songs by Roy Rogers or Gene Autry now
There was a young cowboy , he lives on the range
His horse and his cattle are his only companions
He works in the saddle and he sleeps in the canyons
Waiting for summer his pastures to change
And as the moon rises he sits by his fire
Thinking about women and glssses of beer
There was a young cowboy , he lives on the range
His horse and his cattle are his only companions
He works in the saddle and he sleeps in the canyons
Waiting for summer his pastures to change
And as the moon rises he sits by his fire
Thinking about women and glssses of beer
Hurt by Johnny Cash, I've just listened to it now and haven't heard it for about 20 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc
5) Young Girl - Must admit I thought this was a bit dodgy at the time
He's still singing it 50 years later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M47R8A6DiI
He's still singing it 50 years later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M47R8A6DiI
Nine Inch Nails recorded Hurt first btw, Mary of the fouth form is one song that could never be made today, "opening her lips wide" blimey Charlie!
Nine Inch Nails recorded Hurt first btw, Mary of the fouth form is one song that could never be made today, "opening her lips wide" blimey Charlie!
Sleepy head, kid sister
lying on the floor
18 years and younger, boy
Well she knows what she's waiting for
Yuki's a cool school mistress
She's an oriental princess
She shows films in the classroom, boy
They put the paper on the windows.
Great rocker by Macca and Wings
with lyrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAkoYyo1yyU
lying on the floor
18 years and younger, boy
Well she knows what she's waiting for
Yuki's a cool school mistress
She's an oriental princess
She shows films in the classroom, boy
They put the paper on the windows.
Great rocker by Macca and Wings
with lyrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAkoYyo1yyU
Kenneth Williams - The Marrow Song (Oh! What a Beauty!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyTPEVv-hNE
Most unseemly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyTPEVv-hNE
Most unseemly.
I doubt Bridget the Midget would get to number two in the charts these days. At the time my brother was in sixth form which included a midget named Bridgette.
Max Miller sings "Let's Have A Ride on Your Bicycle"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMPyIsybk4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMPyIsybk4U
MacLean and MacLean - Dolly Partons Tits (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuR_ezAM6xA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuR_ezAM6xA
I'm A **** Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyT1vy3BII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyT1vy3BII
I just wanna Fuh You
Paul McCartney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWYlWvtEyio
Paul McCartney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWYlWvtEyio
Get yer T1ts out for the Lads
Harry Roberts is our Friend he kills Cozzers
Harry Roberts is our Friend he kills Cozzers
Hurry Up Harry - Sham 69.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdVFzdRZF0Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdVFzdRZF0Q
^
Only the real dinosaurs on here will remember that!
Only the real dinosaurs on here will remember that!
love that Slippy, even though I was in my late 20s when it was released.
1978 kenny, I was 12 I loved my music even from a very young age, when I got a couple of quid from Dad for cleaning his car, tidying up the garden etc I would be straight down to the record department of WH Smiths in Streatham to buy a few 45rpm singles. Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, Boomtown Rats etc.
I loved my music even from a very young age, when I got a couple of quid from Dad for cleaning his car, tidying up the garden etc I would be straight down to the record department of WH Smiths in Streatham to buy a few 45rpm singles. Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, Boomtown Rats etc.
Frankie Howard and June Whitfield : "Je T'Aime"
Yes, THAT song, with a uniquely British perspective.
.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzOsUAPZGn8
Yes, THAT song, with a uniquely British perspective.
.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzOsUAPZGn8
Fairytale of New York
Olivers Army
Holiday in Cambodia
All use words the Woke world (and Betfair) believe will kill us if we hear / read them, no matter they are used entirely within context.
They're just a collection of sound waves or pixels on a screen FFS! Context is everything. We really are 'king dumb!
Give the world over to the cockroaches
Olivers Army
Holiday in Cambodia
All use words the Woke world (and Betfair) believe will kill us if we hear / read them, no matter they are used entirely within context.
They're just a collection of sound waves or pixels on a screen FFS! Context is everything. We really are 'king dumb!
Give the world over to the cockroaches
If you were going to be really consistent you would have to ban "The Merchant of Venice" and "Oliver Twist" both of which make Jezza look pro-Jewish.
father christmas do not touch me the goodies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC3AphnJLbE
Cant find it on any karaoke machines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC3AphnJLbE
Cant find it on any karaoke machines
The C*nt song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5Kq0hJwzY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5Kq0hJwzY
Certain songs ,particularly those using 4 letter words, never got played on mainstream radio.Some dealing rather explicitly with sex are now acceptable but wouldn't have been 40 or 50 years ago. I was thinking more of ones that were hits,were played regularly and at the time nobody batted an eyelid. The ones I mentioned in the OP,except perhaps for Gary Glitter where the reason is a bit different,and a few others that have been mentioned such as Fairytale of New York and Brown Sugar. The latter was put forward by Hepworth in the article I referred to as was "China Girl". I'm not really a Bowie fan and though I know the tune I've never listened to the lyrics.
baby jump ...by mungo jerry ...a verse ..
micro mini dresses
hair hanging down her back
she wore those see thu sweaters
she liked to wear her stockings black
and if i see her tonight
you bet your life i,ll attack !
micro mini dresses
hair hanging down her back
she wore those see thu sweaters
she liked to wear her stockings black
and if i see her tonight
you bet your life i,ll attack !
just watched baby jump on youtube ..........fookin sideburns !
Most songs by The Anti-Nowhere League would I imagine be off limits these days.
"So What" a particular example. It's on YouTube for anyone mildly curious. And naturally there are lyrics websites for anyone who might not quite hear the full poetry.
Perhaps best enjoyed when the Vicar isn't sitting in the same room.
"So What" a particular example. It's on YouTube for anyone mildly curious. And naturally there are lyrics websites for anyone who might not quite hear the full poetry.
Perhaps best enjoyed when the Vicar isn't sitting in the same room.
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