Shula.."buffing off the antique patina" seems to be another form of 'political correctness' that is all the rage these days. I do understand how some songs need to be ummmmmm.....'clarified' for some audiences, but usually I'd rather see the original left mostly intact, even if it DOES seem a bit dated.

(all them spicy recipes from Mexico and Thailand and India would be a lot easier to sell in Keokuck if they'd just take all those hot peppers out of 'em!)