Compressed CDs: a simple solution

There was no hit version...it wasn't a single. While not as common as the stereo issue, plenty of kids played that. What's sicker than screwing your mom? In 1967, no less.

 

Need I clarify? I was making a point..Not being a "Hit". Your grasping...digging for a few examples of yesterday is no comparison. Sad.

 

I thought this was the comparison. Can you recall any contemporary recordings making references to screwing your mom? The mono version of the Doors' debut LP came out of many bedrooms.

 

I'm speechless...

 

Good.

 

My hand is raised a few fingers are lowered...Go listen to some Snoop... Report back all the family values...

 

Gentlemen,

Let's keep it civil and respectful please.

Thanks!

Bob

 

How is it sad?

By your argument, many of the "hit" songs today are pretty tame. Radio almost always plays "cleaned up" versions. A lot of places sell these versions. I guess few people hear the "bad" versions then, right?

 

I'm still not seeing how "sad" fits into this. I didn't have to be there to hear the mono mix...and certainly don't have to in order to understand how controversial those lyrics would've been within the context of 1967, or 2002 for that matter.

 

You touched on a good point Bob. Respect.

The subject matter and attitudes are the same, but respect today has gone out the window. I don't think a lot of artists today respect fans or people in general. They are more interested in making a buck. And if the use of profanity will sell more "music", that's what they will do.

I think Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger had an attitude and intended to "shock" people, yet they could write some wonderful romantic and sensitive lyrics, and melodies to go with them. For every "Brown Sugar" or "The End", there was a "Lady Jane" or "Touch Me".

To me, that shows respect to your audience. And that's the big difference between today and yesterday.

 

Nicely put Dave.

 

Of course, Lady Jane is right between Stupid Girl and Under My Thumb. Not exactly "respectful" of the female audience, I'd say...

 

I think artists will do what society allows them to do. Today's society is far more accepting than in the past.

 

Well that blows my theory all to hell...

Of course, those "girls" may not have had any self-respect either!

I wish society would allow talent

 

Let's get this thread back on topic about COMPRESSION! If you want to continue this discussion of offensive lyrics, start another thread in the OFF-topic forum.

THE THREAD STARTER

 

Grant,

Very good idea...

Bob

 

Grant, I agree.