Several Longhorn band members say they won't play "The Eyes of Texas" - Page 2

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2:37p, 8/9/20

Sine poena nulla lex.

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2:42p, 8/9/20

I find most rap songs misogynistic.

Yet, on they play.

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2:46p, 8/9/20

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Question:

Can you social distance while doing a halftime show?

Peace for Ukraine!

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2:48p, 8/9/20

When will the Aggie War Hymn be cancelled?

I'm sure War triggers liberals and war equals violence

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4:45p, 8/9/20

What a great public service. If only more sips would get on board.

Afterall, it SOUNDS LIKE HELL!

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In reply to HollywoodBQ • 4:51p, 8/9/20

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HollywoodBQ said:
As a former Aggie Bandsman, what I find most hilarious about this is that you don't play the lyrics, you play the tune.

Honestly, I still don't know the words to "Texas Our Texas" even though I've played the song hundreds of times.

So, what these genius players at t.u. are really complaining about is not "The Eyes of Texas" but instead, "I've Been Working On The Railroad".

But Hollywood, the tune is the most racist part:

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"I've Been Working on the Railroad" is another song with questionable origins.

Princeton students created the song in 1894 to insult black railroad and levee workers. The songs racist lyrics were removed as time went on. However, some historians argue "I've been Working on the Railroad" was a folk song created by either black or Irish labors long before then.

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/eyes-of-texas-lyrics-racist-undertones-explained/285-d1929725-99a9-4013-8c4b-9c88e0c9312f

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In reply to LegalDrugPusher • 5:03p, 8/9/20

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We won't be able to yell "White, White, White" after Spirit.

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5:15p, 8/9/20

Next thing you know they will be naming something after two old members of the band.

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5:18p, 8/9/20

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The band should unionize

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In reply to HollywoodBQ • 5:30p, 8/9/20

AG

HollywoodBQ said:
As a former Aggie Bandsman, what I find most hilarious about this is that you don't play the lyrics, you play the tune.

Honestly, I still don't know the words to "Texas Our Texas" even though I've played the song hundreds of times.

So, what these genius players at t.u. are really complaining about is not "The Eyes of Texas" but instead, "I've Been Working On The Railroad".

Quote:
"Texas , Our Texas "
by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright

Texas , Our Texas ! All hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas ! So wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
(Chorus)
Texas , Our Texas ! Your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! It sets our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
(Chorus)
Texas, dear Texas ! From tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
(Chorus)
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the
ages long.

God bless you Texas ! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

Have to confess I only remembered the first verse. But we only sang the first verse every morning when I was in elementary school.

ETA: Some random synapse just fired. We would recite the Pledge of Allegiance, then sing My Country 'tis of Thee and then end with Texas Our Texas.

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In reply to doubledog • 6:11p, 8/9/20

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doubledog said:
Clob94 said:
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/several-longhorn-band-members-say-they-will-not-perform-the-eyes-of-texas

Hayden says the Longhorn band is the biggest organization that plays the song for the largest amount of people most frequently, and their voices need to be heard.

All the members of LHBlacks agreed they will not be performing "The Eyes of Texas" at all this fall and several other band members of various ethnicities are following their lead.

Soooooooo let's create an organization inside another organization that identifies its members based solely on their race.................
Ok then play "I've been working on the railroad"

damn, beat me to it!

It is now racist to say someone's in the kitchen with Dinah? Fer sure there is some misogyny in there too.

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In reply to Ciboag96 • 6:13p, 8/9/20

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Ciboag96 said:
I find most rap songs misogynistic.

Yet, on they play.

you'd think the #metooers would have their asses by now....

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In reply to Ciboag96 • 6:15p, 8/9/20

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Ciboag96 said:
I find most rap songs misogynistic.

Yet, on they play.

I detest ghetto music.

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6:24p, 8/9/20

AG

Maybe the tsip band could form a Block Zero instead of a Block T.

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7:37p, 8/9/20

AG

I'm okay with this but...... I sure hope they still all pranch like pretty little ponies ? I always enjoyed that aspect of their band it never failed to bring a smile to my face and a chuckle !

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10:10p, 8/9/20

Band Lives Don't Matter

Don't Care.

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10:16p, 8/9/20

AG

Any way we can get them all to say that?

The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you never know if they are genuine. -- Abraham Lincoln.

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In reply to The Sparrow Prince • 10:24p, 8/9/20

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The Sparrow Prince said:
Sounds like hell

POTD

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11:35p, 8/9/20

Hopefully they will play that ol' tune called "Texas Bites".

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11:45p, 8/9/20

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Those calling others racists are the racists.

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1:38a, 8/10/20

Everyone makes light, but having just one eye of Texas upon you all the live long day not only makes it easier to get away, but also raises questions about what the other same 'ol decent lazy eye is doing.

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