The evolution of a classic

[samhexum]

Vicki Lawrence was married to the guy who wrote the night the lights went out in Georgia for "about 10 minutes and that song was the only good thing to come out of the marriage." They were at a recording studio so he could record a demo, but he didn't like the way Georgia sounded and wanted to change it but Vicki said no, you can't, that's the right word and he said fine, if you like it, you record it and he left.

Somebody eventually suggested that the song should be offered to Liza Minnelli and at this point Vicki was very invested in it and she protested greatly that it was not a fit for Liza. It was, however, offered to Cher, but Sonny turned it down because he thought it would offend Southerners and would have to be rewritten, which is odd when you consider that this was around the time of half breed and gypsies, tramps and thieves, which were both more offensive. Even dark lady could have been considered off-putting as well.

 

Edited 15 hours ago by samhexum
to maintain the incredibly high standards he has established here

[Nightowl]

Interesting history.  And while we’re on the subject of inappropriate songs, let’s hear it for Gary Puckett and the Union Gap’s “ Young Girl”…