[Dixielandjazz] Kash's question about the song "Dixie"

[JimDBB at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/25/03 5:31:20 AM Central Standard Time, 
Bobolink7736 at aol.com writes:


> .
> 
>      As regards the playing of "Dixie,"  I think Elvis got it right and did 
> 
> it the only way
> a White group can perform it without having their integrity questioned.  I 
> love what he
> did.  That medley sends me into deep, deep emotion, longing for a day when 
> we
> can all be free of all our trials, especially those arising from racial 
> prejudice.  I weep
> every time I hear this recording, just as I do each time I hear Dr. King's 
> "I 
> Have a Dream" speech.     

   You see, Bob, what I was trying to say was that all of this racial crap 
was tacked on to "Dixie."  It was never there in the original intent of the 
song.  To say that "Elvis got it right and his is the only way a 'White' can 
perform it without having integrity questioned" is ludicrous.  It is just a 
sentimental song.  Anybody can sing it or play it.  And should as it is very 
deep Americana.  

   As fo King's "I Have a Dream" speech, nobody can use it now without paying 
the KIng family.  They have every utterance of his copyrighted and are raking 
in big fees.

    Jim Beebe
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