[Dixielandjazz] Misunderstanding old tunes

[Tom Belmessieri]

Steve wrote...

"Sometimes we don't fully understand the older tunes."

Thanks for the history on a couple of old standards.  I'm curious about 
others, if you have them.  However, I wonder if any of us jazz musicians 
today would perform these songs singing the original lyrics.  I've had this 
discussion with several people at various jazz clubs and events, both 
musicians and non-musicians.  There are mixed opinions but the popular one 
is that the words should not be sung anymore since they are disrespectful.  
There is a lot of good music out there with lyrics that would be considered 
questionable in today's politically correct society.  "Mississippi Mud" is 
another one that comes to mind.  What do you list-mates think about singing 
original lyrics?

Tom B.