If you’re a regular reader, you are probably aware that I have come to the conclusion that most anthems are dark, mean-spirited […]
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Eurovision: One MP moans about the English lyrics
I sometimes wonder if there’s a large book with complaints one can make about Eurovision entries that people pull out every year. […]
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“Danny Boy” banned from New York Irish pub
I can’t say that I was disappointed to hear that the song “Danny Boy” has been banned from an Irish pub in […]
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What the Beck?
Beck’s label makes mistake in lyrics I had to sympathise with Beck’s record label. While preparing the layout of a deluxe edition […]
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British town bans anti-gay lyrics
I’ve always been a little uncomfortable with the campaign against dancehall, as it has echoes of the thought police in action. But […]
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Quote of the week: “cheerful Spaniards”
I always thought that national anthems were ancient texts passed down from generation to generation and sung with pride. As the recent […]