The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #70373   Message #1202814
Posted By: McGrath of Harlow
08-Jun-04 - 01:34 PM
Thread Name: Opinions: Old Black Joe
Subject: RE: Opinions: Old Black Joe
"...the offensive words are always substituted for"

But what are "the offensive words" in this particular song? This all seems very baffling.   

Obviously it's possible to sing just about any song in a way that can hurt, if that's what you are intending to do. For example, You could sing "How much is that doggie in the window?" as an insult; or indeed any national anthem or nursery rhyme.