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Originally Posted by Judson
No ...
I'd like to do "Elephant" by Jason Isbell, it's a wonderful song that I listen to all the time, but I won't perform it because I'm not comfortable singing some of the more personal lyrics.
I will not consciously change another artist's lyrics to suit myself.
And especially, I will not change gender specific lyrics like "Angel from Montgomery" by John Prine ... I sing it just like it's written.
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This^^^^^^^^
Um, no, don't change the lyrics to suit yourself. To me, that's a big no no. And I don't play out at all. If I did, same would hold true.
I see here some do. Shame on you. And what about the audience as they sing along. They could have a "light goes on moment" and think you got it right and they had it wrong.
Ya, no. Never change the lyrics.