Helen Gone: Early Hidden Messages?

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Re: Helen Gone: Early Hidden Messages?

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VintageTechnologies wrote:I'll mention two records that were very risqué for their time.

1) "YOU'LL DO IT SOMEDAY, (SO WHY NOT NOW)" YALE COLLEGIANS VOCAL TRIO - EDISON 52108 L
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-4d2XX0Rl8
I'll bet the Old Man didn't hear that one.

2) "Ol' Man Mose", by Eddy Duchin 1938. Vocals by Patricia Norman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbDKNHMDrEU
There is considerable debate over the lyrics people claim to hear. I'll let you decide....
What's wrong with "kicked the bucket...buck, buck, bucket"?
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Re: Helen Gone: Early Hidden Messages?

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Curt A wrote:
VintageTechnologies wrote:I'll mention two records that were very risqué for their time.

1) "YOU'LL DO IT SOMEDAY, (SO WHY NOT NOW)" YALE COLLEGIANS VOCAL TRIO - EDISON 52108 L
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-4d2XX0Rl8
I'll bet the Old Man didn't hear that one.

2) "Ol' Man Mose", by Eddy Duchin 1938. Vocals by Patricia Norman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbDKNHMDrEU
There is considerable debate over the lyrics people claim to hear. I'll let you decide....
What's wrong with "kicked the bucket...buck, buck, bucket"?
Nothing, if that is all you hear. Some people imagine they were hearing something else. Read the comments on YouTube for further enlightenment. :roll:

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Re: Helen Gone: Early Hidden Messages?

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Those records my mom's grade teacher wouldn't had with her Victrola,that's for sure!edisonplayer

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