The focus of his criticism was people's apathy and was inspired by the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese. She was stabbed to death (which explains the first verse) outside her apartment building and her neighbors didn't bother to call the police because they supposedly didn't want to get involved. A short time later, he was in a bar and discussing it with a friend. Another patron heard them and actually said, that nobody "outside of a small circle of friends" would really care.
A relatively obscure rabbit hole to check out would be the songs of Ruth Wallis. She was singer in the 50s and 60s who specialized in risque "party" songs that were filled with double entendres. The songs never made it on the radio because of that, but she sold plenty of records. Here's an example of some of the titles: "He'd Rather be a Girl" "Drill 'Em All" and "Queer Things"
I really took this song to heart. Great reaction.
Its a crime that Phil's not around anymore. With all the sh*t going on today, he'd be writing a million songs. Damn, he was really good.
The focus of his criticism was people's apathy and was inspired by the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese. She was stabbed to death (which explains the first verse) outside her apartment building and her neighbors didn't bother to call the police because they supposedly didn't want to get involved. A short time later, he was in a bar and discussing it with a friend. Another patron heard them and actually said, that nobody "outside of a small circle of friends" would really care.
A relatively obscure rabbit hole to check out would be the songs of Ruth Wallis. She was singer in the 50s and 60s who specialized in risque "party" songs that were filled with double entendres. The songs never made it on the radio because of that, but she sold plenty of records. Here's an example of some of the titles: "He'd Rather be a Girl" "Drill 'Em All" and "Queer Things"
Thank you for introducing me to her!!!
Yeah, cross-reference Phil’s song. “Love Me I’m a Liberal”
Spot on analysis. Thanks.
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