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2026-05-02
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via Lauren Weinstein
Two 1960s pop hits that had "alternate" versions due to censorship or legal concerns. "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" (Gale Garnett - 1964) was mainly known by its radio version, which had the line "I'll kiss you every night" replacing the original "I'll love you every night." No premarital sex permitted! The wonderful "Beep Beep" by The Playmates (1960), had a different version in the UK than in the U.S. The song features an accelerating time signature (starting off very slow, ending very fast -- wonderfully done!) about an impromptu car race between a Cadillac and a Nash Rambler. But the version for the UK/Europe ran afoul of rules against mentioning brand names in song lyrics. So the two names were replaced with "limousine" and "bubble car" throughout. No, I'm not kidding. "Hey buddy how do I get this car ... out ... of ... second ... gear?" L
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