“F―iretr――uck”

When Wang Zijun finished singing this song, the rock fans below were as excited as children who got toys, and many of them shouted at the stage: "F-iretr-uckF-iretr-uck......"

"Firetruck", a sturdy song from later generations, became a complete hit at rock festivals.

At the very least, when rock fans leave the next day, they will shout "F-iretr-uck" to express their greetings to others.

However, this song is destined not to be released, and at most it is sung in private. Although the United States claims to be a free country, it is now the 70s, and although there are some things that are rotten and moldy in private, they still cannot be put on the table.

Why, you ask? Let's take a look at the lyrics of the song:

"Now_here's_the_thing_abying_firetruck (about saying 'firetruck'),

rts_F_and_it_endK (it starts with F and ends with UCK)

So_Whenever_you're_in_trouble_orlf_luck (Something unlucky happens in the future)

You_no_longer_have_to_exclaim：“Oh,Fuck!” (You don't have to say it again**)

Hey_lookey_just_bleeped_me (remove the middle sound)

Instead_say_firetruck, it'easy (it's very easy to say "" as "fire truck")

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Lost teeth, fire trucks

Bitten by a dog, fire truck

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Rotten experiments, fire trucks

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Lose the game, the fire truck

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Firetruc, yes (yes, fire truck) Neme_ynna_say_the_F_word (next time I'd like to say the thing that starts with F), Jy_firetruck (just use a fire truck instead), It_more_polite (it's more polite to say that), And_if_you_didn 't_likeng (if you don't like this song, go to "fire truck" your house). ”

To Wang Zijun's surprise, the authoritative American music magazine "Billboard" directly published the lyrics of the song in full, with a commentary: "I really didn't expect that there would be such a song, which gave me goosebumps from beginning to end." It was supposed to stay in the black community, Zachary. The king actually brought it to the rock festival to teach bad young people...... Apparently he succeeded, and when the rock festival was over, more than one guy said to me: F-iretr-uck has never been the day when so many people have scolded me for fk, and I have no reason to be angry. ”

Although the article in "Billboard" is a little critical, it is more of a joke. Those rock lovers who didn't go to the rock festival read the article and immediately regretted that they didn't go to the scene, because just reading the lyrics found the song very interesting.

And many tabloid magazines have also published this interesting song, but most of them are critical.

Due to the continuous appearance of the lyrics of this song in the media, for a period of time, firetruck once became the mantra of many rebellious young people, and even good friends would greet each other with a firetruck, which made some people who did not know the truth inexplicable, thinking that there was a fire to call 911.

At this time, most of the American youth were empty and bored, and it was rare to find such an "interesting" novelty, and the word firetruck was spread by word of mouth, and it quickly became popular among young people across the United States, who hung this phrase on their lips all day long. This caught Wang Zijun by surprise, he just wanted to spoof.

Faced with this terrible phenomenon, the entertainment edition of the "New York Times" first couldn't help but jump out and scold Wang Zijun: "This Chinese bad boy from Taiwan, he is teaching our American children bad with a bad values." The drug addiction in "Hotel California" and the "" in "Fire Truck" are simply a shame in American society that such songs can be liked by many young people......"

The New York Times is one of the three major newspapers in the United States, and it is a representative of high-class newspapers and serious publications. At the beginning of its rise, it was known for its opposition to yellow journalism (not H reporting, yellow journalism is a general term for news that exaggerates and violently, and reaches sensationalism to increase sales), and it is natural to criticize Wang Zijun's spoof song.

With the New York Times taking the lead, some other tabloids that show the appearance of a defender have also begun to criticize and write, and even called on readers not to watch Wang Zijun's upcoming movie, because most of the movies are also violent and vulgar.

The Washington Post, a newspaper that was famous for reporting on the Watergate scandal that forced President Nixon out of office a few years ago, is a commentator

"I can't imagine the angelic Audrey. Hepburn would actually participate in this Chinese kid's movie. I interviewed the extras of "Ghost Love", and he said that there are many violent, ** scenes in this movie, one of which is a Chinese kid and Audrey. Hepburn's intimate scene reached three minutes. It's like he's trying to attract the audience with these negative things, poor Audrey. Hepburn, she must have been taken by Zachary. The king deceived ......"

In the face of unanimous condemnation from mainstream newspapers, some music magazines praised the song's RAP and metal rock style. Rolling Stone magazine said: "There is no doubt that Zachary . . . Wang is a genius of rock 'n' roll. As can be seen in the lyrics of Hotel California, he is clearly very unhappy with the status quo of rock music. Although the song was at No. 1 on the singles chart for eight weeks in a row, earning him fame and money, he didn't take the opportunity to expand his influence like other singers, nor did he make money with this big record. He had his own artistic pursuits, and he was brewing a bigger plan, and so the song "Fire Truck" was born. Putting aside the song's vulgar lyrics, Zachary. Wang has taken the best of many of today's black rappers and incorporated them into one, incorporating elements of the now-controversial metal rock to form this refreshing new genre. According to Zachary. WANG HIMSELF INTRODUCED THAT HE CALLED THIS KIND OF MUSIC RAP-ROCK. Whether this attempt succeeds or fails, its contribution to the development of rock music is undoubted......",

Wang Zijun was not shocked by the criticism of mainstream newspapers, but the popularity of "Rolling Stone" magazine made him cry and laugh. The style of the song "Fire Truck" is a rotten street thing in later generations, although he has made a lot of changes to the lyrics and tunes of this song, and it has become more emotional than the original, but there is no need to praise it so much.

Well, we've all become pioneers in rock 'n' roll exploration, and I don't know if we'll be able to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 20 years.

The reviews of "Rolling Stone" immediately won the approval of many young people and rock fans, and even Elvis Presley publicly admitted soon after that he found the style of "Fire Truck" very interesting. Elvis Presley was in financial distress at this time, and he was holding a concert while taking medicine while enduring illness, although he was at a low point in his career, his influence was huge. When he opened his mouth, the voice of public opinion was immediately expanded again.

The most supportive of Wang Zijun are still those black singers and black music fans, and some blacks even accuse "Billboard" of racial discrimination, and the sentence in its report that "it should have stayed in the black community" was publicly questioned as evidence. A number of non-governmental racial and human rights organizations have also criticized Billboard, as an authoritative magazine, for not having such words.

"Billboard" hurriedly came out to clarify, saying that it did not mean to insult black people, but many blacks still ran to the "Billboard" magazine office to sit-in and demonstrate.

So far, there is no happiest person than Ron, because the overwhelming public opinion has made Freewill Records and its rock festival famous, and more and more record labels, distributors and singers have come to the door to seek cooperation.

"Wang, you're amazing, you're a marketing genius" Ron came up and hugged Wang Zijun excitedly every time he saw him.

"It's my business," Wang Zijun rolled his eyes. He sang this song purely as a spoof, and he never thought that a small rock festival would cause such a big incident.

"Help me contact the media, I'm going to have a press conference." Wang Zijun said, "If you don't clarify, those guys who think they are decent won't go into the theater to watch my movies." ”

"Okay." Ron said, "Let's do it in the name of your new single launch." ”

"Whatever you want" Wang Zijun didn't have a good breath. Public opinion is so big, without Ron's deliberate promotion in private, Wang Zijun doesn't believe it.

On November 1, 1974, Wang Zijun held a new single release conference at Freewill Records in Los Angeles.

Most of the media that got the news sent reporters over, and even big newspapers such as the New York Daily and the Washington Post, although they scolded them badly, also sent people to cheer them on. Of course, whether to cheer or smash the field, this will only be known at that time.

Wang Zijun followed Ron to the rostrum, and when he looked down, there were hundreds of large and small media.

Wang Zijun is wearing a white suit today, which is exactly the one that Lin Fengjiao spent $3,000 to customize. As soon as he appeared, there was a flash of flashing lights.

"Hello friends from the media, welcome to my new single release." Wang Zijun said and glanced at the reporters below and said, "First of all, I want to apologize for what happened some time ago......

The reporters below immediately pricked up their ears to listen, because public opinion has been in turmoil for a month, and Wang Zijun has never publicly expressed his opinions, and never even accepted media interviews, but is busy with his movies all day long.

"For the song "Fire Truck", I would like to express my sincere apologies to their parents and all sectors of society for the adverse impact it has caused to minors." Wang Zijun stood up as he said and bowed downward.

Whether it was sincere or not, all the reporters applauded, after all, as a public figure, apologizing in public is worthy of encouragement and recognition.

"As for adults," Wang Zijun sat down and continued, "I think they have their own thoughts and consciousness, and I can't control what they think. Of course, as a public figure, I will not sing such a bad song in the future. To be honest, I wrote this song at the time, but I wrote it because of a joke from a friend who thought it was funny. I didn't think about making a profit from it in the first place, I just sang it at a rock festival to communicate with rock fans. If there is a serious reason for misleading young people, it is ......"

The reporters looked at Wang Zijun who spoke.

"That's the big newspapers like Billboard and The New York Times." Wang Zijun said with a smile.

As soon as Wang Zijun's words came out, there was a "boom" in the audience. ,

The New York Times reporter even stood up and said, "Mr. Zachary, we're just reporting and commenting on your actions objectively." ”

"Sir, will you please sit down first?" Wang Zijun looked at him with a smile, "It's not time for reporters to ask questions, and it's rude to interrupt others at will." ”

"I'm sorry," the New York Times reporter sat down with a cold face, wanting to hear what Wang Zijun could say.

Wang Zijun said: "First of all, my original intention in singing this song was just to communicate with my colleagues at the rock festival. It was the magazine "Billboard" that brought the impact of this song to the public. As an authoritative magazine, I don't think lyrics with expletives should be published, even though his main purpose is to be critical. Then there's the New York Times, which is a credible newspaper, and I admire your seriousness and objectivity towards journalism. However, journalists must have professional ethics, and not all news can be reported objectively. In fact, it was your reporting that amplified the influence of this song, and finally let more young people, even minors, know about the word-" Wang Zijun pointed to the reporter of the "New York Times" and said: "F-iretr-uck"

"Hahaha......" Most of the reporters laughed, and no celebrity dared to scold "Fack" in front of the reporters of the "New York Times", although only insinuating.

The reporter from the New York Times was bloodied and just wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Wang Zijun: "Okay, let's listen to my new song." I'm sure some people may have heard this song, because I sang it in Hong Kong before, and later released a record there. ”

The record player where the staff put the record was turned on, and the singing of "you_are_beautiful" came out, which quickly attracted the attention of the reporters on the scene.

This song, both the tune and the lyrics sound very comfortable, and the love is written so simply and beautifully in the song, it is like an innocent boy writing it. Who would have thought that it was written by the same author as "Hotel California" and "Fire Truck".

"Great, I love this song," exclaimed a female reporter.

Another male reporter also said with a smile: "It reminds me of the feeling of first love." ”

A reporter for a music magazine said, "I can guarantee that this song will make it to the top three singles chart." ”

Another retorted, "Not necessarily, Zachary. Wang offended the "Billboard", and he made a decision when ranking. ”

"This song will be released tomorrow, and at the same time, major radio stations will also play, interested reporters and friends can come to the company to receive it later, and one person can get a record, all of which are signed by me." Wang Zijun shrugged and said, "Of course, if you hate my signature, I can have someone change it for a blank one." ”

"Haha." The reporters smiled kindly, Wang Zijun really ridiculed the reporters of the "New York Times".

"Now let's enter the reporter's question session, you can say whatever you have any questions."

"Mr. Zachary," the New York Times reporter was the first to raise his hand.

"Please say," Wang Zijun said.

"I think what you just said is very irresponsible, sir, after all, you are the creator and singer of that song, and in the end it has caused a bad effect, so that many children who are still in school talk about swearing words all day long, and take pride in it. This is a fait accompli, whether you admit it or not. ”

"Although this has nothing to do with the content of today's press conference, I can still answer this gentleman. Yes, it was a fait accompli, so I apologized at the beginning. Wang Zijun said.

The reporter added: "Also, what you said just now is slandering the New York Times, and I want you to apologize for it." ”

"No, it's not slander. After I sang the song, I didn't promote it, but you did, and it caused a bad impact, which is also a fait accompli. It's like I planted the poppy and was supposed to use it to communicate medicine, but you found out that it could be made into a drug, and you spread it out. Wang Zijun said.

"You're sophistry," the reporter said angrily.

"Mr. Reporter, a big newspaper should have the bearing of a big newspaper, don't get excited. If you look at Mr. Reporter of "Billboard", he sits there like a gentleman, and I really admire him. Wang Zijun said with a smile.

"It doesn't matter if it's sophistry or shirking responsibility. I think that for the song "Fire Truck", the best choice for everyone is to stop paying attention to it, stop discussing it, avoid promoting it as much as possible, and let it slowly disappear. Wang Zijun asked, "What do you think, gentlemen and ladies here?" Perhaps, for the sake of the sales of their newspaper, someone is willing to continue to scold me while enjoying the report. Otherwise, for the sake of young people in the United States, we will make an agreement today that no one will mention this matter again. Of course, you can have your own choice. ”,

The reporters looked at each other, feeling that this Chinese was too cunning, and in a few words, he went around everyone, as if he did not do what he said, as if he was not responsible for the young people of the United States.

In fact, young Americans don't just say "Falk". Since the late sixties, the young people in front of them have been called the "degenerate generation", swearing, alcoholism, drug use, **...... It's as if all the bad habits are accumulating on them.

When "Billboard" first wrote a music review article, it didn't have any malice, it was just pure ridicule. It's just that it got bigger and bigger, and as soon as the New York Times joined, it exploded directly.

Wang Zijun smiled: "Actually, gentlemen. Don't you think that this song is a kind of ridicule and kind persuasion of the poor situation of young people today? I remember a lyric that said, 'Next time you want to say something that starts with F, it's more polite to say it with a fire truck instead.'" You see, I'm teaching kids to break bad habits. Isn't it? ”。

This Chinese can really talk nonsense

Speaking of which, he is actually for the good of young people, this song, whose lyrics are "Fake" from beginning to end, has become a work of conscience that criticizes reality.

"Yes, that's what I mean, I want the kids to get rid of their swearing." Wang Zijun affirmed again.

Wang Zijun blocked all the exits that could accuse him, and even the reporters of the New York Times did not know how to criticize him for a while.

Finally, a female reporter asked, "Mr. Zachary, is the inspiration for your new single from your own experience?" ”。

"No, it's my friend's experience." Wang Zijun replied, "A friend of mine met a girl who made him fall in love one day. Then he told me the story, and I wrote it down. ”

"Do you have any confidence in the sales of the song "you_are_beautiful"?" Another reporter asked.

Wang Zijun said with a smile: "I have confidence in American fans. ”

"How many spots do you think it will be on the singles chart in its first week?" The reporter from "Billboard" finally started to attack.

Wang Zijun said: "Maybe it can be in the top ten, and I hope your magazine can help a lot." ”

"Can you only make it to the top 10? I think this song is excellent, does Mr. Zachary have any confidence that it will make it into the top three? The reporter of "Billboard" continued to ask.

"Of course I want it to be in the top three, it's going to make me crazy with joy." Wang Zijun just wasn't fooled.

Seeing that it didn't work, the reporter stopped insisting on this issue and asked a different question: "Hotel California has been at the top of the list for eight consecutive weeks, Mr. Zachary, do you think you can maintain this record?" ”

Wang Zijun said: "I don't think it matters whether I can maintain the results of the last single, the important thing is to let fans see a different me." I don't just sing decadent rock, I also sing lyrical pop. At the same time, I also want to borrow this beautiful song, hoping that fans will not stare at negative things, and I will think more about the bright future. ”

"Papapa" applause rang out, and the reporter from "Billboard" smiled at Wang Zijun and sat down helplessly.

"Mr. Zachary, your film 'Ghost Love' has been in production for a few months, and you can still see it advertised on the streets, but there is no indication of the release date. Don't know when this movie will be released? Now many people are interested in you and Audrey. Hepburn's collaboration with the film bless great interest, can you tell us a little bit about that? ”。

"You'll see the countdown to its release right away." Wang Zijun said, "Just half a month later, on November 15. There is no premiere, and the screening will be held directly, and I hope everyone can go to the show when the time comes. ”

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