[78-L] Strange Fruit

[Julian Vein]

Taylor Bowie wrote:

> My gripe is not that the song is making a political or social statement, 
> but that it just doesn't seem very musical to me.
> 
> Battle Hymn of the Republic was written as "propaganda" as well...but I 
> think it's a great and effective piece of music.
> 
> Generally I like the more cheery songs of Holiday.  I forgot to mention a 
> fave from c. 1940...her version of  "I Hear Music" on a purple Okeh.
> 
> Speaking of downers,  why did anyone every record Gloomy Sunday?  What is 
> WITH that thing?
> 
> 
> Taylor
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Seems to me the Devil has the best tunes. I think a rousing Sousa march 
does its job better than any protest/message song, unfortunately!

      Julian Vein


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