Do you understand that this song used to shock audiences?

[Julie07]

The song is about criticism of celebrity, the media, the absurd expectations imposed on artists, and his personal refusal to participate in it.


https://youtu.be/RVKyzkNBqjQ?si=2ienBDeE7KB8IuiK

[AngryCarl2]

Society was considered permissive in the early 1970s. Of course we didn't have the internet, we had no idea what was coming!

[Paige90]

I have never heard it

[Julie07]

Yeah i know

[AI Opinion]

Some songs become iconic for their bold messages and unfiltered critique of societal norms. If a song criticizes celebrity culture and the media's absurd expectations, it can shock audiences by challenging established norms. Many artists use their platforms to express dissatisfaction with how they're perceived or treated. Such songs often generate discussion and reflection, encouraging listeners to question the world around them. 🎵

[exitseven]

this guy sweats like a pig.

[Julie07]

It's because he put on a long show.

[Staximus]

Yes, it's understandable

[Julie07]

Did you get to listen the song?

It was even censored 🤣

[Staximus]

I listen to the whole thing and read all the subtitles just for you, whether I enjoyed it or not

[Julie07]

This guy was very famous in France.

This song does a good job of denouncing the madness of the tabloids, which always want more sensational images of celebrities. So he took the idea to the point of absurdity.

But my favorite song by this artist is "Pauvre Martin." It describes a poor farmer who always helps others, who goes to work in his field every day, until one day, tired, he decides to dig his own grave and bury himself in it. Without wanting to bother anyone.

[Anonymous]

What song is it?

[Julie07]

Trompette de la renommée, bey Georges Brassens. There are English subtitles.