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To: fatima

There’s the classic “I Fought the Law” in the 1959 original version by the Crickets:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7elJmji7l4

The original version has the line “robbing people with a zip gun”, which was later changed “robbing people with a six gun” in the Bobby Fuller Four version of 1966:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgtQj8O92eI

Apparently, the “six-gun” reference was more palatable as it made one think of the old west rather than “zip gun” which was connected with teen gangs and juvenile delinquency, which was a big issue in the late 50s.

And, of course, there is the line “I miss my baby and the good fun”, which many say was really “I miss my baby and a good ****”.

Fuller was found dead in his car shortly after the song’s release. The official version was suicide, but there are rumors that he was involved with a woman with Mafia ties.


262 posted on 08/10/2012 2:32:12 AM PDT by Fresh Wind ('People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook.' Richard M. Nixon)
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To: Fresh Wind

Really,thanks for the background Fresh Wind ((((Hugs)))


267 posted on 08/10/2012 3:49:37 AM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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