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Music Appreciation

BOSSHOG

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2. Some radio stations banned playing this song

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Jul 8, 2025, 09:10 PM

Jul 8

Because of its “immoral” content. Apparently Mrs Jones and her lover were the only two adulterers in the Universe. As a 19 year old I understood the part about the urge being much too strong. Thx for the trip down down our musical memory lane.

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Me & Mrs Jones by Billy Paul [View all] irisblue Jul 8 OP

Late 1972 BOSSHOG Jul 8 #1

Some radio stations banned playing this song BOSSHOG Jul 8 #2