Inspired by a question by Rosie G http://www.answermug.com/forums/topic/11987/is-being-able-to-separate-the-art-from-the-artist-an-advantage-o/view/post_id/90257Molesting chil... moreInspired by a question by Rosie G http://www.answermug.com/forums/topic/11987/is-being-able-to-separate-the-art-from-the-artist-an-advantage-o/view/post_id/90257Molesting children is probably about the worst thing someone can do but I thought about this question from Rosie a few hours ago when I heard a radio station play Man In The Mirror. This really is a case about separating the art from the artist. I can't answer my own question because I never had anything from Michael Jackson in my mp3 collection but in this case did you separate the art from the artist and keep your Michael Jackson songs or was being accused of molesting children enough to make you delete them. less
do you know if the singers, songwriters, composers, etc., used the names of real people whom they knew, of if they just made up names?Also, please post the title of the song and it... moredo you know if the singers, songwriters, composers, etc., used the names of real people whom they knew, of if they just made up names?Also, please post the title of the song and its singer as part of your response so we will know to whom you are referring. Thanks. My entry unfortunately doesn't mention anyone by name but dIRS reference a person. It is Hall & Oates "Rich Girl" from 1976. In a later interview, they stated that the girl in question was actually a guy who one of them knew, and who had poor perception of other people based on his inherited wealth and his way of comparing his life to theirs. The duo surmised that the song would be a bigger hit if they changed the gender to female.~ less
Bob Dylan, songwriter/singer, has influenced songwriters for over 50 years. Somewhere in my library I have his book with his songs, but not all, since he is still writing. I think ... moreBob Dylan, songwriter/singer, has influenced songwriters for over 50 years. Somewhere in my library I have his book with his songs, but not all, since he is still writing. I think this is great!
Al Wilson - The Snake Lyrics
On her way to work one morningDown the path along side the lakeA tender hearted woman saw a poor half frozen snakeHis pretty colored skin had been all ... moreAl Wilson - The Snake Lyrics
On her way to work one morningDown the path along side the lakeA tender hearted woman saw a poor half frozen snakeHis pretty colored skin had been all frosted with the dew"Poor thing," she cried, "I'll take you in and I'll take care of you""Take me in tender womanTake me in, for heaven's sakeTake me in, tender woman," sighed the snakeShe wrapped him up all cozy in a comforter of silkAnd laid him by her fireside with some honey and some milk She hurried home from work that night and soon as she arrived She found that pretty snake she'd taken to had been revived"Take me in, tender woman Take me in, for heaven's sakeTake me in, tender woman," sighed the snakeShe clutched him to her bosom, "You're so beautiful," she cried"But if I hadn't brought you in by now you might have died"She stroked his pretty skin again and kissed and held him tight Instead of saying thanks, the snake gave her a vicious bite"Take me in, tender woman Take me in, for heaven's sakeTake me in, tender woman," sighed ... less
