I GUESS, the objective, while editing, is to get to the "heart" of the song, and minimize the intro. I understand radio programmers must sift through hundred of records to pick out the ones for airplay. Long intro ones would probably be tossed out the window. Lots of content is edited out, and trimmed to around 2:30 minutes. A reasonable time before the song becomes boring from redundancy. Long songs would also congest Jukebox playing. Jukebox people would make more money with a short songs. What is sometimes issued on CD is the "full", unedited version. And "stuff", like studio chatter, is also included. I mean, think of how people would complain, after listening to the (real) long ending (see link below) of "Expressway" - okay, enough is enough! I listened to the full version of The Pointer Sisters, "Yes, We Can Can", or whatever its name, and, boy, without editing that would have NEVER have become a "hit".

But you bring up an interesting point with L&M's version vs Murray's! Must investigate!

What song was it, that was a Top 40 hit, in the '50's, all (3) versions, different groups, near the same time? "Eddie My Love"? Satisfy your listeners and play all three versions? I don't think so! :-)

Thanks, Bobberoo!

Best,
John

• RE: The Flying Machine Question - Jeff 10/16/2007 12:45:20 EDT (1)