Old And Busted, All Summer Long

Very well said Mark. I knew this "song" made me angry and I couldn't quite put my finger on why, but you summed it up perfectly.

I love the song oh please lighten up it's beautifully done tongue and cheek and it's meant to be fun. Oh my goodness it's awsome it's a briulliant idea i love it and i'm 41 soon. Oh lighten up i understand your point from being a teacher but just grab a beer a glass of wine and ejnoy it in the spirit it's meant to be enjoyed in FUN!!Kid Rock is very good friends with Johnny Van Zant yes the main man the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. They are happy with him doing the song they even have the cd i'm sure so it's all good my friend.

Zevon and Van Zant are rolling in their graves right now.

getalife wrote:

Zevon and Van Zant are rolling in their graves right now.

Which Van Zant? Kid Rock is touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd this summer.

Its a song
Heard of paying homage?

Mark wrote:

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Which Van Zant? Kid Rock is touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd this summer.

Johnny Van Zant is very good friends with kid rock so they are all happy with the outcome of the cool song. Johnny is fun he knows all about the song and if RVZ was alive hell he'd be cool with it too seeing as how much kid rock loves Lynyrd Skynyrd he'd think it was just a fun cool summertime song too. The Van Zants are fun hip cool people that keep up with the times johnny's still young he's 48 And Donnie's 56 they still are hip happening men that enjoy fun so it's all good to them still and hey they all will be rockin' as fun rebels on the tour.

Kid rock suks, and this song is a perfect example of how bad this no talent a$$ clown suks.

I just love all these Jealous jerks lol
Cause they didnt think of it first. lol
Write a song about good times and include a few lines of music that brings that memory back to you and all the sudden you are a plagarist.
hahahahaha

Angel wrote:

I just love all these Jealous jerks lol
Cause they didnt think of it first. lol
Write a song about good times and include a few lines of music that brings that memory back to you and all the sudden you are a plagarist.
hahahahaha

I love the song it's all around fun as it's supposed to be so rock on kid rock. We love the song sweetie pie!

If you don't like it don't listen to it. Your dislike of his song is not reason enough for you to call him lazy. Kid Rock is a true musician. The concert for Rock N Roll Jesus was awesome!

Mark wrote:

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Which Van Zant? Kid Rock is touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd this summer.

The one thats six feet underground who helped build Lynyrd Skynyrd into the legends that they are today (Ronnie)

Angel wrote:

I just love all these Jealous jerks lol
Cause they didnt think of it first. lol
Write a song about good times and include a few lines of music that brings that memory back to you and all the sudden you are a plagarist.
hahahahaha

He's no more a plagiarist than anyone else who samples songs. It's just that the song SUKS, like all of his works. His only decent performance was in Joe Dirt, as a loser, because he's tailor made for the role.

I believe that students should be encouraged and should be challenged in their interests. I agree with you that old ideas can be reinvented and brought to life in different angles. However, it seems to me that you are more closed minded than you may think and that you may tend to discourage your students more than you encourage them. Bob Ritchie is far from lazy and has proven himself time and time again. Thank goodness he didn't let his teachers discourage him from his dreams. If the song bothers you that much, maybe you should turn off the radio and try to attend some teacher’s conference on being a more positive teacher. Or better yet, try to enjoy summer a little and catch one of his concerts. You might be surprised by his many talents and all the energy he and his band put into his show!

I agree with the writer that the song is a display of laziness. Interestingly I read an almost identical article about a sampling of Nirvana's Smells like Teen Spirit by someone named Mark Durksin. I ask you, coincidence or laziness?

Mark - you're missing the point. This is entertainment, something that seems to be severely lacking in your life. You're offended that Kid Rock wove together a really great song? Perhaps you're jealous? You could step back and consider that nothing is really truly "original" as every book and idea is based somewhat on someone's previous experiences, many of which include reading books. Said books can affect people deeply, become woven into their very fabric, and core to who they are. Then, they write a story or novel themselves, and there are hints of similarities to other authors and texts. Isn't that what you English teachers always do, examine and re-examine books to death, often missing the fact that reading a book can be a simple act of enjoyment? I despised my high school English teachers because of this. Certainly, it's important to become familiar with different literary styles and techniques. But, in your article you talk about how Kid Rock's song becomes a "personal" issue to you.

Dude, you've got to lighten up. Life is short. Music is meant to make you happy. Kid Rock has provided the best music I've heard since old school Aerosmith. It's so good, it gets in your veins. "All Summer Long" is a fun pop hit, his other stuff is even better. I wonder if critics are reviewing your work, ripping it apart to find out what is original and what isn't? Kid Rock has brought classic rock and roll, single handedly. In fact, we're going on a 800 mile roadtrip to see him perform in his hometown of Detroit. I'm sure you think we're hicks with no original thoughts, lazy folk who just re-use others' work. It's unfortunate that such elitist, empty folk are teaching our youth.

"Not a Pompous snob" got your number, professor. She is dead on. Music is music. You shoot a good load of criticism on Kid but he rocks. See Rock is even his surname! This song takes me back to my youth playing Mortal Combat 1 and Mortal Combat 2 and even Mortal Combat 3. Rock on Kid Rock.

srg what's up geting ready to go to o'charley's for dinner with shannon and my friends peter and tina.

texasgirl wrote:

I believe that students should be encouraged and should be challenged in their interests. I agree with you that old ideas can be reinvented and brought to life in different angles. However, it seems to me that you are more closed minded than you may think and that you may tend to discourage your students more than you encourage them. Bob Ritchie is far from lazy and has proven himself time and time again. Thank goodness he didn't let his teachers discourage him from his dreams. If the song bothers you that much, maybe you should turn off the radio and try to attend some teacher’s conference on being a more positive teacher. Or better yet, try to enjoy summer a little and catch one of his concerts. You might be surprised by his many talents and all the energy he and his band put into his show!

God Bless you & i would be devestated if i found out one of my childrens teachers were slandering him in this way. I'd march to the front ofice and complain on the teacher we appreciate good southern rock music so i'm very passive and friendly unless you run down my music then i can get all upset trust me i defend it to the max!To be riduculed over our choice of music and then slandering the artist when kid rock in doing this actually reaps the benefits of receiving more fans since he truly can bring skynyrd fans as well as his fans near my age 30's and early 40's together. I'm 41 soon and love this music it's awsome.

poobah wrote:

srg what's up geting ready to go to o'charley's for dinner with shannon and my friends peter and tina.

I'm upset my post were getting zapped HMMM?????? I was wondering how to get in touch with you or shannon i even posted asking sdjs shawnee about you?

Kid Rock has Ruined Back In Black by ACDC and Sad But True by Metallica