28.2.12

I object to the following, on rock musicians selling out by recording an album of standards:

If you're worried that the world may remember you primarily for wearing Spandex pants and snarling "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?," what better penance than to croon "Isn't It Romantic?" in a rakish coat and tie, carried along by a lush string section?

"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" is a terrible song that nevertheless indicates Rod Stewart listened to Gilberto Gil at least once in his life (Stewart's steal begins at 0:43, and reappears several times in the song), which is a much more significant sign of artistry than doing a lifeless rendition of an old-timey song.

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