Young Voices 2010/11 - CD2 Track 17 - Disgraceful Songs

[RangTang4]

My DD came home on Thursday night with a CD containing all the lyrics for the Young Voices Concert taking place this year. One track called 'Pop Medley' contains the most horrendously inappropriate lyrics for young voices, of which there will be 90,000 taking part. The lyrics mention 'guns' 'bad romance', 'taking risks', 'lovers revenge', plus lots of bad boys, bad boys bad boys.....!!!!' The literature that comes with the CD asks parents to help their offspring learn the lyrics - over my dead body.
This track in my humble opinion has to be withdrawn immediately unless of course we wish to remain number two in the world for teenage pregnancies. Have a look for yourself at www.youngvoices.co.uk
I only played the CD once but now my three year old boy is singing the mentionned words. My daughter of course loves it and keeps on singing it too.I dont suppose anyone has Michael Gove's email address? Needless to say my daughter will not be attending. I feel I am going to have to seek legal advice. I have emailed the organisation asking for a recall. When I think of all the beautiful love songs they could be singing and they have chosen cheap 'on trend' trashy lyrics, my heart bleeds.

RangTang
Sadly, Richard asked for his hot air balloon back so we may have to travel over in the Bentley. Such a drag.

I once saw Harry Enfield going into a wine merchants in Chipping Campden. He was with a tall blonde who looked unhappy - I think this was Lily Allen's Mum. Boyfriend didnt believe me so I went down a one way street by accident to prove him wrong. Harry looked at me and then gave boyfriend a knowing wink.

I may have been the inspiration behind 'know your limits'. Same boyfriend insisted I drove around Bolsena Lake, I pleaded no but he insisted that it was my turn to drive.

Anyway I drove the car into a fish wagon as I havent any spatial awareness. He had to climb out on my side. I think he got the message loud and clear. He had to pay for the damage - I told him red cars were bloody unlucky. I have the pictures to prove it - I will bring them along onthe night.

I will not reveal myself - it could be your husband.

Why am I so mad about the Bad Boys track.

''To answer your question NOT ONE teacher has objected or even commented''

Is it time girls to unleash the lawyers or can we think of a cheap option so we can go out for a few beers after the concert...

I feel sure that lots of teachers will be complaining.

Man on the Clapham Omnibus said 'yes' so we have transport & costumes.

T can you bring your dog collar too?

Wonders if she knows any of the OP's friends? Pott Shrigley & Prestbury are both nice little villages bu the way,very posh though. Nice arts centre nearby at Bollington.

I am actually surprised if this is the case that Young Voices have chosen these songs. They are a reputable organisation that I have a regard for. MOst of the school sin the area re church schools so I am surprised if so.

Will look into this further, maybe ask a few of my student's parents if their children are involved.

Well I still haven't listened to the CD but shall be going to the Sheffield one on the Thursday - will look out for all of you wearing these T Shirts .

I'm wearing one which says "Jesus loves you, I think you're SILLY"

Nuttier than squirrel shit

I'm going to wear 'Satin has won'
and cuddle OP's daughter who is distraught at not doing her singing

I sang at the Royal Festival Hall once as part of the choir.

We sang songs about "Big Tex" sitting high in his saddle as he rides among the plains (WHICCH I THINK IS DISGUSTING ACTUALLY)

and I had to play 4 bars SOLO on the recorder.

There were no video recorders back then and I have no evidence that this ever happened.

But it did.

I was on Highway once. With Harry Secombe. On a train.

Lol at the fact people thought /I/ was making stuff up on this thread.

Not you, Shirley. I believe you.

Although the story would have been better if you were playing a snippet of Bring your Daughter To The Slaughter.

First stop on the Clapham Omnibus will be........Rooney Towers.

To pick up bad boys clothes which have been scattered in the wind...

Got slapped on the head by music teacher and told only way to stay in the choir was to mime. I cannot hear 'In an English Country Garden'ever again.

PS dropping Mummy off at Chipping Campden early next saturday morning. Any suggestions how to fill 10 hours - she is 70. She loves to faff.

Might I suggest 'Baby When you've Gone'by Bryan Adams and Mel C as a replacement love song.

I am sure we could find a music teacher willing to swop to electric guitar.

And please the whole version.
Thanks Richard M

Thats as in Richard and Judy. Love him.

Mr McL

Call me, via Rev John B from St Christophers
Peace be with you.
Amen

As a mum of 3 children (4,6 and 7) and a teacher too, it really saddens me to read all the comments above. I am in charge of the choir at our school and we are taking part in the Young Voices concerts this year. My child is in my choir and we are loving the pop medley. I think that it is easy to read too much into things and be over protective, they're just songs to the kids, they're just words. I think that people need to calm down a bit and worry about something more important. I wish that this was all I had to worry about. Get a life.

I do take your point. I have now sat in the choir practice and sang the song through.

I still feel that the language is uncouth and that we are underselling our children.

My main objections are the ref to 'gun' and
bad boys. I just think young children have got their whole lives to discover the good and bad in life.

Only words 'yes' but do they have an impact 'yes' also. They are de-sensitizing our young minds. We have one or two autistic children in our school who love to sing - Thriller may also be difficult to sing as one girl in particular finds it hard to calm down anyway..

Poor choice of song by poor 'role models'.

The rest is totally FAB.