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Thread #23410 Message #259538
Posted By: John in Brisbane
17-Jul-00 - 06:53 PM
Thread Name: Songs Re Parental Advice
Subject: Songs Re Gratuitous Advice
This is not high brow folkie stuff - I've started putting together a medley of clicheed songs about the advice in song given to young people - the cornier the better. You know the type where someone is perhaps lying on their death bed and says 'Que sera ..' or 'Walk straight, walk tall' or 'Son don't near the the Indians' or even 'Tie me kangaroo down sport'. I'm not yet aware of a 'Don't pick your nose in public..' but there must be lots out there. I just thought of 'Don't take your guns to town...'. I suspect that many of these will be country in origin, but I'm chasing a wide variety of styles. Any suggestions would be appreciated - I love schmaltz. Regards, John