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RickC · 07-08-2004, 10:52 AM

Ferret Mike wrote :

Build the mines, the mills, and the factories, for the good of us all."

Suggestion; "Brought the culture of Europe and gave it root to a freer way of life."

For the good of us all eh? Maybe that played in the sixties, but many have trouble with that now.

I always thought Gordon was being a little sarcastic with the line " for the good of us all " . I say don't change anything but appreciate the tunes as they were recorded in there original context.

07-08-2004, 10:52 AM	#28
RickC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, On, Canada Posts: 31	Ferret Mike wrote : Build the mines, the mills, and the factories, for the good of us all." Suggestion; "Brought the culture of Europe and gave it root to a freer way of life." For the good of us all eh? Maybe that played in the sixties, but many have trouble with that now. I always thought Gordon was being a little sarcastic with the line " for the good of us all " . I say don't change anything but appreciate the tunes as they were recorded in there original context.