Is 'A Fairytale of New York' homophobic?
Hmmm, good point Etienne. It's a fine line but surely there's a difference between Newman's satirical writing and a Christmas classic pop song? I cant imagine Rednecks being played at a works Christmas party and everyone happily singing along. Randy Newman is making a specific point with his writing from the points of view of a slave traders, racists, small-minded bigots; McGowan is recreating - and kind of romanticising - the street speak of (sort of) ordinary people.
Hmmm, good point Etienne. It's a fine line but surely there's a difference between Newman's satirical writing and a Christmas classic pop song? I cant imagine Rednecks being played at a works Christmas party and everyone happily singing along. Randy Newman is making a specific point with his writing from the points of view of a slave traders, racists, small-minded bigots; McGowan is recreating - and kind of romanticising - the street speak of (sort of) ordinary people.
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