YouTube at least so far has left a lot of Confederate-themed songs alone; most likely the woke kids don't know them to look for them (who under 40 has even heard of Johnny Horton?). It is kind of surprising, in a way, some of the legitimately offensive content that remains there as well (e.g., D.A.C.'s x-rated songs are available).
This song, though, isn't offensive at all; it's about a couple of hippies and their dog traveling across country from Georgia to Los Angeles, and then longing for the road again. It's just an old song I hadn't heard in many years, but I remember it.
By the way, just to be clear, none of you should look up DAC's X-rated songs. They're exactly as described, but worse, and you'll definitely be offended if you're capable. They were offensive in the 70s when he wrote them.
Amazing, this is still up on youtube
ReplyDeleteJohnny Horton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZxMDZ3TdZM
YouTube at least so far has left a lot of Confederate-themed songs alone; most likely the woke kids don't know them to look for them (who under 40 has even heard of Johnny Horton?). It is kind of surprising, in a way, some of the legitimately offensive content that remains there as well (e.g., D.A.C.'s x-rated songs are available).
ReplyDeleteThis song, though, isn't offensive at all; it's about a couple of hippies and their dog traveling across country from Georgia to Los Angeles, and then longing for the road again. It's just an old song I hadn't heard in many years, but I remember it.
"Dixieland" was actually a minstrel song written by a Northerner.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxb0gchRNZo
So I've heard.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, just to be clear, none of you should look up DAC's X-rated songs. They're exactly as described, but worse, and you'll definitely be offended if you're capable. They were offensive in the 70s when he wrote them.
I remember this song- but not this version- rather it was the version by Lobo. My brother had the 45.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that I don't remember that version, since apparently it was a big hit. I wonder if the Stonewall Jackson version was locally popular?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure our regional differences had a lot to do with it. I certainly never knew of the Stonewall Jackson version!
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