I was never a friend or a fan on Vin, although of course I met him a few times, and saw him play several times.

However this song wasn't a hit that was on the radio and tv all the time. I wasn't aware of the songs existence . It was easily avoided by those who found objections to its existence.

Instead, it seems to be a plea for interracial tolerance by a very decent man. And it was roundly ignored.

Okay so modern PC standards find fault.

Well now we know of a man who wished for peace and toleration, and tried his best to express that in song. If that's worth nothing - then what is?