antique obscene music

[didymus]

Originally Posted by Kouyate42

It's pretty much the norm that where there's been music and entertainment, there's been some quite 'fruity' language and themes too.


Found this article about early 20th century songs with obscene lyrics: http://www.cracked.com/article_17625...nem-blush.html

The albums I bought are far less homicidal.
But even the worst on the list, #1 is not about murder per se but a pimp forcing a woman into prostitution under threat of violence; "Cause I'm gonna grab you mama and turn you every way but loose;" i.e., "turning her out".
Whether the song is advocating for pimps, so to speak or just is about a situation that exists . . . well, this is back when upstanding citizens would go to the back section of town to indulge in unacceptable behavior.

I have to admit my tastes run to the vulgar. I have some CDs of sea chanties, plus some Oscar Brand CDs with songs from each of the armed services (actually fairly mild except for NSFW language).

[AthenaC]

Originally Posted by didymus

Whether the song is advocating for pimps, so to speak or just is about a situation that exists . . .

Well, that's just the thing. Anyone who is up in arms about songs today -

1) Ignores the fact there has always been questionable songs; and
2) Can't possibly conceive of this wild "just is about a situation that exists" concept.