This supposed list was actually the result of station managers at Clear Channels owned stations confering with each other about what songs would probably not be a good idea to play in light of the tragedy. Given the number of people making suggestions a few odd choices come up. Some song considered 'cheerful' and 'upbeat' were added - some at listener's suggestion - because they might not fit in during a time of mourning. No-one was obligated to 'obey the list' and many didn't.
In that context one can a imagine a song about world peace and no countries or religion might make the 'opt not to play-list'. In the soundtrack of life playing 'Imagine' while scenes of unbelievable tragedy are still on TV comes off as bitter irony.
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Date: 2001-10-01 06:05 pm (UTC)In that context one can a imagine a song about world peace and no countries or religion might make the 'opt not to play-list'. In the soundtrack of life playing 'Imagine' while scenes of unbelievable tragedy are still on TV comes off as bitter irony.