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Thread #36798   Message #511603
Posted By: Rick Fielding
20-Jul-01 - 07:20 PM
Thread Name: Ani DiFranco Song Censored on Letterman?
Subject: RE: Ani DiFranco Song Censored on Letterman?
Well before it does Alex, lemme squeeze my two cents (Canadian) in. I'm afraid I'd have to agree that as poetry it doesn't do much for me, but you know, if I actually HEAR the song, it might have more of an affect. Now that I've seen the lyrics, I'm not convinced that "Censorship" was neccessarily the sole reason they rejected it. Far stronger messages DO go out on the tube these days without much trouble.

As far as the "message itself", I think it might have had greater impact 20 years ago (as has been mentioned). She's a good'un though. Funny and friendly too.....even borrowed my guitar (now owned by Mudcatter Willie-O) for a few songs at X-Ray's Club in Toronto a few years ago...naturally I was honoured.

Rick