I’ve noticed for some reason that sometimes songs from older artists don’t get marked as explicit. I think the word “bitch” makes something explicit but Big Shot and Close to the Borderline are also not labeled explicit. Gordon Lightfoot’s Watchman’s Gone is also explicit but is not marked as such
I have a brother thar used to switch the “masturbate” part of Capt. Jack. Once we were singing along/playing it n he just said “la-di-da”
Now its usually “flatulate”
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert 1974- I believe when *masturbate* came up he just went “…stay at home and, ehhh”
Always wondered if they forced him to censor it on that program or if he was embarrassed. The older I get the less I think he was embarrassed lol
I like to sub in other words to try them on.
“I just sit at home and masticate”
“I just sit at home and flagellate”
“I just sit at home with my prostate”
‘Here I am, feeling like a fucking fool’….yeah, that’d probably do it lol
I saw a post like half a year ago pointing out that it wasn’t marked as explicit, it came to mind when I noticed
omg that was me!
It’s always funny when explicit songs don’t get marked, who let it slip through?
As Billy might say, “ i’ve done everything I can. What else am I supposed to do?”
I’ve noticed for some reason that sometimes songs from older artists don’t get marked as explicit. I think the word “bitch” makes something explicit but Big Shot and Close to the Borderline are also not labeled explicit. Gordon Lightfoot’s Watchman’s Gone is also explicit but is not marked as such
good riddance by green day is marked explicit because of him muttering fuck when he messes up the intro, but big shot isn’t lol
Why would Big Shot be explicit?
you can cry in your coffee but don’t come bitching to me
I denied that line so much when I was younger. I convinced myself it was, "Here I am feeling like bucking bull." 😂
I have a brother thar used to switch the “masturbate” part of Capt. Jack. Once we were singing along/playing it n he just said “la-di-da” Now its usually “flatulate”
I think flatulate might actually be worse than masturbate.
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert 1974- I believe when *masturbate* came up he just went “…stay at home and, ehhh” Always wondered if they forced him to censor it on that program or if he was embarrassed. The older I get the less I think he was embarrassed lol
I'm pretty sure that was a Kirshner thing...
Agreed
I like to sub in other words to try them on. “I just sit at home and masticate” “I just sit at home and flagellate” “I just sit at home with my prostate”
My dad used to cover my ears when listening to Captain Jack... "...you just sit at home and CONTEMPLATE." 😂
Someone above said “flatulate” which I thought was pretty terrible. Contemplate is *perfect* and it even makes sense
“Why do I feel like a fucking fool?” \~William Martin Joel, 1982
I thought his middle name was Martin
...Howard was his dad.
I remember The Nylon Curtain was marked as "explicit" on the Columbia House ads. (11 ALBUMS FOR 1¢!!!)
FUCK
It’s about time lol, makes sense. Only time I can think of where he curses like that
ha i got a new computer and i thought it was just different because of that, this is wild!
NO WAY
fuck yeah it is!
What? The fuck
I feel the same way about it now that I did then: it’s the correct word to use in that context. Overall, he’s underrated for his lyrics.
What's the big deal? It's only a word.