>And maybe The Beatles don't even
>count, because I don't think you can find anyone in the
>English-speaking world who is unaware of them.
>

A few awards shows back, Paul McCartney was on for a bit. Twitter was full of "Who is that guy singing on stage?" commentary. Maybe they are aware of The Beatles, but I wouldn't bet on it.

>
>By the same token, tho, listen to the goddamn lyrics, people. They're
>important! Words are important! Don't play Born in the USA as
>some sort of hyper-patriotic anthem celebrating capitalism and
>American exceptionalism!
>

See also, "From A Distance" (co-opted into a pro-war song) and "Every Breath You Take" (not a love song, no matter what people think).

Peter Eng
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"They don't know who Paul McCartney is? That's terrible! I mean, everybody should have heard of Wings, right?" - me, tongue firmly in cheek.