I think the first time I heard a song by Christine Lavin was when the Chenille Sisters opened for Don McLean in Buffalo, and they sang "Regretting What I Said." Even at that time (about 1987 or '88), the song went further than anyone would dare now (See the original lyrics and you'll know what I mean).
http://www.christinelavin.com/00113008regretting.htmlIn more recent versions of "Regretting What I Said," the singer replaces the exploding plane with hot coffee spilled in a strategic spot. :evilgrin:
In fact, Lavin has a few songs she can no longer sing, like "Prince Charles" and "Doris and Edwin: The Movie." "D&E: The Movie" is below.
http://www.christinelavin.com/00081507dorisandedwin.htmlBut that means I'll post the song my father ought to have heard.
Representative John Spratt (D-SC), if you are on this thread, this is for you, too.
"Bald Headed Men"
Christine Lavin
I don't like men who exaggerate
About the places they've been about the money they make.
I like a man who is honest and true,
Who can look you in the eye when he talks to you.
I like men who accept who they are,
Not everbody can look like a movie star.
If you can follow this thought to its logical end
You can see why I like bald headed men...
mmm, I like bald headed men.
Everybody knows it's testosterone
That turns a bushy haired man into a chrome dome.
But testosterone is what makes a man, a man.
The more that he's got, the more that he can
Do the things that make the women go "Oy!"
I'll take a bald headed man over a big haired boy.
Big haired boys make very good friends,
But they can not compare to bald headed men.
I said it before, I'll say it again...I like bald headed men.
Oh why'd you waste your money joining that hair club for guys.
Why would you cover your manly badge of honor with such a bad
disguise.
Oh why'd you throw a way money on Rogaine and Minoxidyl,
When all they can guarantee are years and years of pharmacy
bills...
Please don't do it
I believe the hair replacement industry for men
is like the cosmetic industry for women.
A giant black hole that will just
suck your money away for the rest of your lives...
Please don't do it.
No matter how you fight it, time marches on.
Some new things appear, some old things are gone.
Let 'em go, it's a natural thing,
Like a leaf off a tree, like a bird on a wing.
Try lookin' in a mirror from a whole different place:
You're not losing hair, your're gaining face!
Be confident, be cool, it won't be long when
You are proud to be one of the bald headed men!
I said it before, I'll say it again...I love bald headed men!
(You may then sing a litany of beloved bald-headed men, with each name followed by the words "Love him!")