Some years back, a young pop singer had a hit with his very first song, and overnight success went straight to the boy’s head. His second song, however, never made it to the airwaves, his promoter and the recording company that signed him refused to have anything to do with it, they considered some of the lyrics unsuitable and the title of the song offensive.
Their refusal outraged the young singer/songwriter, at least he claimed he was outraged, and in a local radio interview he railed at his promoter and the record company and vowed he’d not change a single word nor the title; to do so would compromise his artistic integrity, he said. The radio host asked him what was so objectionable and offensive about the song and once again the young man launched an attack on, ‘The morons who can’t appreciate what’s bold and original, who think they know better than the artist,’ and repeated he wouldn’t change a word and wouldn’t compromise his artistic integrity. And he went on and on and on.
By then, the radio host must’ve been wondering if he had any audience left and pressed the singer to get to the point with, ‘I’m sure our listeners would really like to know what the title of your new song is. Please tell us.’
The artist replied, ‘It’s called, I love you so much I could shit.’
Ha,ha! Never heard it. Guess he didn’t get it on the play list.
No, Brother David, no one ever heard it
and after that no one heard of the young man again
That’s true love. What was their problem with it? ♥️
Yea, Holly, true love but ‘the powers that be’ didn’t think so
Haha…I can understand that!
Ha!!! Fabulous, John. Hugs.
Glad you like it
Dear Teagan
A big hug
john
Ha, ha, ha,ha the suspense in this was perfect. Of course , I agree with the writer , it does have a certain ring to it! Lol.
Doesn’t it ever?
Glad you liked it, Diane.
Good to hear from you, it’s been more than a while
A big hug
john
Well, there’s artistic integrity and then there’s artistic integrity.
Absolutely, Dan, absolutely
but i’m sure the boy meant the best
You were correct in the beginning. The boy’s success went to his head. He apparently believed that one success meant he knew it all. Sad story.
Yes, Myra
poor little devil got carried away
The age old dilemma: stay true to yourself or play the game. In the end it all depends on what you want I suppose.
Nicely done, John.
Fine point, Chris.
Maybe today someone would’ve recorded it for him in its original
Now, that’s what I call a new twist on integrity. 😎
A twist indeed!
Not on any play list I’m aware of, but given the way civil interaction has disintegrated lately, I bet it would zip right to the top if released now!
No, Noelle, nowhere to be found, it never saw the light of day
You’re right, maybe today it would be a hit
LOL
fab title.
Yes, Gavin, i think the boy had the right idea
Too funny, but kind of sad, also, John. This is a lesson to never take anything for granted. 🙂 xo
I agree, Lauren, there is something sad about the whole thing
This left me in stitches. But, on deeper thought, I suppose it is also a cautionary tale against hubris, a reminder that one should perhaps consider alternative opinions other than remain resolute on only one’s own. Enjoyed it. Thanks, John.
Well said, Vera, and completely to the point.
Thank you
“rather” than
yes
this is so deep and meaningful love and precious gift!!!
Mihran
Thank you
I guess it must have been a prune laced relaxing kind of love ❤ this made me chuckle out loud ❤
Great response, Kim, just great!
He blew his one chance; sounds as if that’s a good thing for the world. Eejit.
What was the name of the ‘artist’ and the title of the first song?
Thank you, Alicia. I shall not say who he was to protect the ‘guilty’
Spoilsport.
I was thinking though that he never got a chance to learn from his mistakes as a newbie.
A good laugh Uncle John. Happy to read your writings again ~
Have a wonderful week – hugs from TX, Miss Mary
Thank you
Miss Mary
glad you enjoyed it.
Always with love
uncle john
Do i sense a hint of jealousy in the satirist’s tone? A little, “I’ll knock that shitty bastard down for taking a shit on the shitty artistic integrity I never should have maintained throughout this shitty life!” Just kidding John! Thank you for the laugh
Nitin