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05 Apr 11 - 11:55 PM (#3129545) Subject: Approved Folk Music! From: The Fooles Troupe So now Dylan has finally been approved to play in Chine. His set list has also had to pass 'approval'. Did they apply the "1954 Rule"? Somehow the concept "Chinese Folk Police" brings incongruous images to mind ... |
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06 Apr 11 - 01:26 AM (#3129587) Subject: RE: Approved Folk Music! From: GUEST,Gerry When Tom Lehrer toured Australia circa 1960, his set list also had to pass approval. There were police at some of his concerts, waiting in the wings to arrest him if he sang any of the forbidden songs. I don't think the 1954 rule was at issue. |
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06 Apr 11 - 02:45 AM (#3129598) Subject: RE: Approved Folk Music! From: The Fooles Troupe As I remember his 'Boy Scout Song' (Be Prepared) didn't get approval... |
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06 Apr 11 - 02:52 AM (#3129601) Subject: RE: Approved Folk Music! From: Gurney Not entirely on topic, but I walked down from the circle beside a uniformed policeman after a Billy Connolly concert, during his extra-swearing period. At that time swearing was frowned upon in public. I did wonder... |
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06 Apr 11 - 02:57 AM (#3129602) Subject: RE: Approved Folk Music! From: GUEST,folkiedave Demon Barbers have been to China. |