Today in Classic Rock News: Queen's Fat Bottom Girls Cut from Greatest Hit Albums

[Bill]

I'm hoping there will be some kind of grandfathering for people whose albums have the song already on it though. Hate to see them go house to house to eliminate the song off already pressed records.


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/08/20/fat-bottomed-girls-dropped-queen-greatest-hits-young-audien/


Fat Bottomed Girls cut from Queen’s greatest hits to appease younger audience
Suggestive 1978 hit single considered by Universal Music Group to be too raunchy
By Craig Simpson 20 August 2023 • 5:18pm

Queen’s Fat Bottomed Girls has been dropped from a greatest hits compilation targeted at younger listeners.
The suggestive 1978 single in praise of “dirty ladies” with fuller figures was a chart success and featured on previous selections of favourite tracks by the glam rock band.
However, a new compilation of Queen hits released by Universal Music for a younger market does not feature the Fat Bottom Girls and its lyrics celebrating the beauty of a “heap big woman”.
The new greatest hits album has been made available on Yoto, an audio platform specifically aimed at children.
A new generation listening to the work of Queen will be shielded from the song, which describes an infatuation with “Fat bottomed girls” who “make the rockin’ world go round”.
The track written by Brian May includes the lyrics “I was just a skinny lad, Never knew no good from bad, But I knew life before I left my nursery, left alone with big fat Fanny, she was such a naughty nanny, big woman, you made a bad boy out of me”.

The track which reached number 11 in the UK charts appeared on a 1981 Greatest Hits album released by Queen, but has been omitted from the new release. Other hits including Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You do feature, but these popular tracks now come with an online content warning for would-be listers.
The warning on the Yoto website says: “Please note that the lyrics in some of these songs contain adult themes, including occasional references to violence and drugs.
“These are the original and unedited recordings. Whilst no swear words are used parental discretion is advised when playing this content to or around younger children.”
The album has been billed as a way for a new generation to encounter and appreciate Queen, with the Yoto website stating: “Queen are one of those bands that bring generations together… and now their greatest hits are available for kids to enjoy on Yoto.
“It’s the ideal introduction to the music of Queen for young music lovers and the perfect soundtrack to kitchen dance parties, road-trip singalongs, bedtime air guitar sessions… and much much more.”
Pitched to children
The album has been released with a young audience in mind as part of a Universal Music strategy to pitch to children.
Sarah Boorman, head of youth Strategies, Universal Music UK, previously explained: “The partnership between UMG and Yoto is the first time any major frontline music will be available on the Yoto service.
“At UMG, we believe that children should have access to a rich and varied musical offering so that they may foster a life-long love of music of all types. We are excited to launch with Queen’s iconic Greatest Hits 1 album as our first release, with many more historic releases set to follow in the coming months.”
Universal Music Group has been contacted for comment.


Can't say I was ever a big Queen fan, did enjoy the Wayne's World send up of Bohemian Rhapsody, of course. Removing one of their most popular songs from a greatest hits album though....WTF are these people thinking?

I'm reminded of after 9/11 when 10,000 Maniacs removed their cover of Cat Stevens' Peace Train. I have the earlier pressing with the song on it. Whatever Cat Stevens became in the end, he was once a talented artist; removing the cover song was and is wrong, as is removing Queen's fat girl anthem from their new Greatest Hits.

/end rant

[Burro (He/Haw)]

This'll never fly either. :rofl:


https://youtu.be/YTL2TKgNhpI

(One
One, two
One, two, three, four)
I want a big fat blonde to hold my hand
To keep this skinny boy from blowing away in the wind
I want a big fat blonde (SOO-EY!)
A big fat blonde
Mama mama mama keep your skinny girls at home
Cause this skinny boy wants a big fat blonde
Me and my big fat blonde we like to fight and scratch
I know I'll be the loser of the wrestling match
With a big fat blonde (SOO-EY!)
Yes, a big fat blonde
Mama mama mama keep your skinny girls at home
Cause this skinny boy wants a big fat blonde
Well I'm talking six-foot Swede
40-30-40
Amazon bomb shell
Tall damp and dirty
Talking six foot blonde
Hubba-hubba
HUBBA!
Well me and J D Salinger
Were sitting on your porch
I want a date with your sister
I'm doing it for
A big fat blonde (uh, uh)
Inside everybody there's a big fat blonde
If you don't believe me, take a look around!
Big fat blondes (SOO-EY!) everywhere
Big fat blondes
Mama keep those skinny girls at home
Cause skinny little me wants a big fat blonde

[Louie Detroit]

God forbid someone play the original version of Dire Straits-Money For Nothing.

I'm waiting for them to edit the Beatles song I'm So Tired on The White album for the following indiscretion by John Lennon, Sir Walter Raleigh was rumored by some to be gay:

[Vandelay Industries]

Are they coming for Sir Mix-a-Lot next???:willy:

Oh my god
Becky, look at her butt
Its so big
She looks like one of those rap guys girlfriends
Who understands those rap guys
They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute
I mean her butt
It's just so big
I can't believe it's so round
It's just out there
I mean, it's gross
Look, she's just so black

*rap*
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung
Wanna pull up tough
Cuz you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh, baby I wanna get with ya
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got
Make Me so horny
Ooh, rump of smooth skin
You say you wanna get in my benz
Well use me use me cuz you aint that average groupy

source: https://www.lyricsondemand.com/s/sirmixalotlyrics/ilikebigbuttslyrics.html

[Louie Detroit]

Are they coming for Sir Mix-a-Lot next???:willy:

Oh my god
Becky, look at her butt
Its so big
She looks like one of those rap guys girlfriends
Who understands those rap guys
They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute
I mean her butt
It's just so big
I can't believe it's so round
It's just out there
I mean, it's gross
Look, she's just so black

*rap*
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung
Wanna pull up tough
Cuz you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh, baby I wanna get with ya
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got
Make Me so horny
Ooh, rump of smooth skin
You say you wanna get in my benz
Well use me use me cuz you aint that average groupy

source: https://www.lyricsondemand.com/s/sirmixalotlyrics/ilikebigbuttslyrics.html

What ever happened to knock-kneed bimbo's walking like hoes?

[Frankie the Fink]

Well then that presages the end of "Black Betty" by Ram Jam - one of the most driving, pounding beat songs EVER !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_2D8Eo15wE

[DAB]

if this is the direction we are going, then a lot of songs that portray women as nothing more than sex objects will have to go.

[LATB]

if this is the direction we are going, then a lot of songs that portray women as nothing more than sex objects will have to go.

Well there goes 99% of music over the past 100 years.

[DAB]

Well there goes 99% of music over the past 100 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cidpLcPgA

[ZipZap]

A gay guy singing about how much he likes ass. Sounds pretty progressive to me.

[Onebadcad]

David Allan Coe was censored long before political correctness

[TheRealBadger]

I'm hoping there will be some kind of grandfathering for people whose albums have the song already on it though. Hate to see them go house to house to eliminate the song off already pressed records.


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/08/20/fat-bottomed-girls-dropped-queen-greatest-hits-young-audien/



Can't say I was ever a big Queen fan, did enjoy the Wayne's World send up of Bohemian Rhapsody, of course. Removing one of their most popular songs from a greatest hits album though....WTF are these people thinking?

I'm reminded of after 9/11 when 10,000 Maniacs removed their cover of Cat Stevens' Peace Train. I have the earlier pressing with the song on it. Whatever Cat Stevens became in the end, he was once a talented artist; removing the cover song was and is wrong, as is removing Queen's fat girl anthem from their new Greatest Hits.

/end rant


So, you think sex songs should be played for kids?

[Burro (He/Haw)]

So, you think sex songs should be played for kids?

Why not? It’s OK to lop off a teenage dick and give hormone blockers to 8 year olds. All in I say!

https://youtu.be/10cDsJIxPjM

[TheRealBadger]

Why not? It’s OK to lop off a teenage dick and give hormone blockers to 8 year olds. All in I say!

https://youtu.be/10cDsJIxPjM

Whataboutism.

And I certainly don’t think those things are okay. It’s weird that you do.

[LATB]

Whataboutism.

And I certainly don’t think those things are okay. It’s weird that you do.

What should we do with the people who think that it is ok?

[TheRealBadger]

What should we do with the people who think that it is ok?

Prosecuting them.

[LATB]

Prosecuting them.

I don’t think that is happening.

[TheRealBadger]

I don’t think that is happening.

So because of that we should play sexualized music for kids?

Trying to figure out what your argument goal is here.

[LATB]

So because of that we should play sexualized music for kids?

Trying to figure out what your argument goal is here.

Kids should not be exposed to sexual music or sexual anything. I suppose that “kids” would need to be defined. By age I guess.

[m and t's77]

Kids should not be exposed to sexual music or sexual anything. I suppose that “kids” would need to be defined. By age I guess.

BTDT thanks to Tipper. Badgerdager better not view the album covers of Blind Faith or ledZep's Houses of the Holy either.

http://www.thegauntlet.com/pics/pmrc.png

[Bill]

https://i.discogs.com/VHH41SZkAn7HiUevywiidGs2PymAyXn3K-H33L67xIg/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:595/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM3MzUx/My0xNDE4MDU5MzMy/LTQ3ODEuanBlZw.jpeg

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4ipA7UeZnE/W6-ynJS1QOI/AAAAAAAABls/RByTcEQLBOM675ch9nvL_76_V84-He2ngCLcBGAs/s1600/smelltheglove.jpg

[TheRealBadger]

Kids should not be exposed to sexual music or sexual anything. I suppose that “kids” would need to be defined. By age I guess.

Well, since it clearly says it’s a platform aimed at children, what is the issue exactly?

[LATB]

Well, since it clearly says it’s a platform aimed at children, what is the issue exactly?

I was referring to giraffes post and you went down some twisted rabbit hole.
You sure your last name isn’t Barton? :Jeff '79:

[TheRealBadger]

I was referring to giraffes post and you went down some twisted rabbit hole.
You sure your last name isn’t Burton? :Jeff '79:

If you have an issue with Giraffe’s post, maybe you should take it up with him.

And I don’t know who Burton is.

[m and t's77]

Wonder if Lola will get a pass there in this day and age? :confused5:

gKOEw8KcALg

[LATB]

If you have an issue with Giraffe’s post, maybe you should take it up with him.

And I don’t know who Burton is.

I meant Barton. And this post ^^^ furthers my point.

Have the last word if you must, I’m certain you will. And good day.

[Burro (He/Haw)]

I was referring to giraffes post and you went down some twisted rabbit hole.
You sure your last name isn’t Barton? :Jeff '79:

He’s an odd little man isn’t he?

[Tikiman]

So, you think sex songs should be played for kids?

Why not? Your people think porn belongs in Elementary schools and love to invite trannies to dance for the children.

[Chemtrails99]

This'll never fly either. :rofl:


https://youtu.be/YTL2TKgNhpI

(One
One, two
One, two, three, four)
I want a big fat blonde to hold my hand
To keep this skinny boy from blowing away in the wind
I want a big fat blonde (SOO-EY!)
A big fat blonde
Mama mama mama keep your skinny girls at home
Cause this skinny boy wants a big fat blonde
Me and my big fat blonde we like to fight and scratch
I know I'll be the loser of the wrestling match
With a big fat blonde (SOO-EY!)
Yes, a big fat blonde
Mama mama mama keep your skinny girls at home
Cause this skinny boy wants a big fat blonde
Well I'm talking six-foot Swede
40-30-40
Amazon bomb shell
Tall damp and dirty
Talking six foot blonde
Hubba-hubba
HUBBA!
Well me and J D Salinger
Were sitting on your porch
I want a date with your sister
I'm doing it for
A big fat blonde (uh, uh)
Inside everybody there's a big fat blonde
If you don't believe me, take a look around!
Big fat blondes (SOO-EY!) everywhere
Big fat blondes
Mama keep those skinny girls at home
Cause skinny little me wants a big fat blonde

Love those guys, saw and met them a dozen times in their prime. Last time I saw them I had a layover in a Kansas airport and they were boarding a flight to someplace else. Steve passed away a couple of years ago. Rest of them still play local gigs, but no more tours for them.

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Love those guys, saw and met them a dozen times in their prime. Last time I saw them I had a layover in a Kansas airport and they were boarding a flight to someplace else. Steve passed away a couple of years ago. Rest of them still play local gigs, but no more tours for them.

They weren’t very well known outside of the midwest. Kind of a shame. Walkenhorst wrote some killer songs and clever AF lyrics.

[TheRealBadger]

Why not? Your people think porn belongs in Elementary schools and love to invite trannies to dance for the children.

Whataboutism.

My people certainly don’t support those things.

Odd that you’re okay with it. Maybe kiddie porn is your business empire.

[Tikiman]

Whataboutism.

My people certainly don’t support those things.

Odd that you’re okay with it. Maybe kiddie porn is your business empire.

Of course they do. It certainly isn't conservatives demanding that trannies get to dance in front of little kids. And it's certainly not conservatives putting porn in Elementary school libraries. Since you aren't fooling anyone, you should simply embrace it.

[sublime1996525]

Well they did say it’s for a children’s album so I guess I understand. Not sure why they would want a Queen children’s album though.

[DJ_Critterus]

if this is the direction we are going, then a lot of songs that portray women as nothing more than sex objects will have to go.

Like WAP?

[DJ_Critterus]

I can only imagine how Queen got their name. Might have gone something like this:

Freddie: We need a band name. How about POLE SMOKERS
Band: No. That won't do.
Freddie: Cock Suckers
Band: No
Freddie: Flamers?
Band: Nah.
Freddie: Fags?
Band: No. How about King?
Freddie: Wait... QUEEN
Band: Fine, if you shut up with the gay shit.

[Tikiman]

Well they did say it’s for a children’s album so I guess I understand. Not sure why they would want a Queen children’s album though.

Be glad it isn't worse. This is the kind of crap that democrats are trying to force on children these days.

[DJ_Critterus]

https://i.discogs.com/VHH41SZkAn7HiUevywiidGs2PymAyXn3K-H33L67xIg/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:595/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM3MzUx/My0xNDE4MDU5MzMy/LTQ3ODEuanBlZw.jpeg

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4ipA7UeZnE/W6-ynJS1QOI/AAAAAAAABls/RByTcEQLBOM675ch9nvL_76_V84-He2ngCLcBGAs/s1600/smelltheglove.jpg

Kiss the Glove and Break Like the Wind :funnier:

[dvarapala]

On the Dire Straits GH CD that I have they censored the word "faggot" from the second verse of Money for Nothing. :rolleyes:

[DAB]

On the Dire Straits GH CD that I have they censored the word "faggot" from the second verse of Money for Nothing. :rolleyes:

in Britain, faggot is slang for a cigarette.

[bsmith]

Well they did say it’s for a children’s album so I guess I understand. Not sure why they would want a Queen children’s album though.

Have a friend that is a 1st grade teacher and a reward for the kids is that they can pick an appropriate song to listen to.
One kid wanted to listed to some song called "Bad Bitch" :lol:

[DJ_Critterus]

Have a friend that is a 1st grade teacher and a reward for the kids is that they can pick an appropriate song to listen to.
One kid wanted to listed to some song called "Bad Bitch" :lol:

Was it appropriate?

[bsmith]

Was it appropriate?

She made him pick another.

there have been a few great stories about this kid. :lol:

[Bill]

Have a friend that is a 1st grade teacher and a reward for the kids is that they can pick an appropriate song to listen to.
One kid wanted to listed to some song called "Bad Bitch" :lol:

That's nothing...young MilleniumP0S and Cumdog always requested "Kill the Boer." In comparison, "Bad Bitch" is somewhat tame.

[Onebadcad]

On the Dire Straits GH CD that I have they censored the word "faggot" from the second verse of Money for Nothing. :rolleyes:

I remember many years ago the local country radio stations censored CBD Devil, went from son of a bitch to gun.
I doubt the original version got them an FCC fine, they were just pushing the station manager's agenda.

[CurtP]

Well then that presages the end of "Black Betty" by Ram Jam - one of the most driving, pounding beat songs EVER !
It's a remake of a black work song that ended up being recorded by various artists since the 1930s. Even Tom Jones and Leo Moracchioli did a version. My personal favorite was done by Spiderbait, but I like Ram Jam's version too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftbuDDWFHz4

[Anjdog2003]

Frank Zappa: Brown shoes don't make it


She's nasty, she's nasty, she digs it in bed
Do it again and do it some more
That does it by golly, it's nasty for sure
Nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty
Only thirteen and she knows how to nasty
Well, she's a dirty young mind
Corrupted, corroded
Well, she's thirteen today
And I hear she gets loaded
If she were my daughter, I'd... (what would you do, daddy?)
If she were my daughter, I'd... (what would you do, daddy?)
If she were my daughter, I'd... (what would you do, daddy?)
Smother that girl in chocolate syrup
And strap her on again, oh baby
Smother that girl in chocolate syrup
And strap her on again
She's a teenage baby, she turns me on
I'd like to make her do a nasty on the White House lawn
Smother my daughter in chocolate syrup
And boogie 'til the cows come home

[theandies]

****ing people are pussies. If you don't like it don't listen to it. I guess it's OK to use nigger in every cRap or Hip-Hop song huh? I don't get upset, I don't listen.
Our ****ing youth are idiots.

[theandies]

She made him pick another.

there have been a few great stories about this kid. :lol:

For our High School graduating class song I nominate

"Why Don't We Get Drunk And Screw" by Jimmy Buffett

That didn't go over too well.

[zeek]

It's a remake of a black work song that ended up being recorded by various artists since the 1930s. Even Tom Jones and Leo Moracchioli did a version. My personal favorite was done by Spiderbait, but I like Ram Jam's version too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftbuDDWFHz4

I know....:slap:

[CurtP]

I know....:slap:

Of course you do. You were a teenager when the original wax cylinders were released :D

[ZipZap]

Is "Boy Named Sue" transphobic? It's a song about a boy whose father named him Sue and then bailed on the family.

[LATB]

Is "Boy Named Sue" transphobic? It's a song about a boy whose father named him Sue and then bailed on the family.

That was settled in Gatlinburg one mid July…

[Louie Detroit]

Is "Boy Named Sue" transphobic? It's a song about a boy whose father named him Sue and then bailed on the family.
.
I thought that was a song about kid from a mixed Indian and black marriage, a Sioux named Boy.

[ZipZap]

.
I thought that was a song about kid from a mixed Indian and black marriage, a Sioux named Boy.

Ghost of MrVette:seasix: