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I'm Finding It Harder to Be a Gentleman

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All the manners that I've been taught have slowly died away

In “I’m Finding It Harder To Be A Gentleman” White Stripes lead singer Jack White emulates the style and lyrics of songs by 20th century bluesmen (Son House, Blind Willie McTell). In the song, the narrator expresses annoyance at having to constantly reaffirm his love for his partner. Upon the song’s release, some critics felt that, while White was perhaps simply paying homage to these artists, he ended up inappropriately expressing some very outdated views on women. In a 2012 piece in The Atlantic titled, “Jack White’s Women Problem,” Jessica Misener explores some of his problematic… read more
In “I’m Finding It Harder To Be A Gentleman” White Stripes lead singer Jack White emulates the style and lyrics of songs by 20th century bluesmen (So… read more
In “I’m Finding It Harder To Be A Gentleman” White Stripes lead singer Jack White emulates the style and lyrics of songs by 20th century bluesmen (Son House, Blind Willie McTell). In the… read more

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The White Stripes was an band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They disbanded in 2011. The group consisted of songwriter Jack White (vocals, piano/keyboards, guitar) and Meg White (drums, vocals). After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit independent music underground, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002, as part of the scene. Their successful albums White Blood Cells and Elephant drew them attention from a large variety of media outlets in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Whit… read more
The White Stripes was an band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They disbanded in 2011. The group consisted of songwriter Jack White (vocals, piano/keybo… read more
The White Stripes was an band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They disbanded in 2011. The group consisted of songwriter Jack White (vocals, piano/keyboards, guitar) and Meg White (drums, vocals). A… read more

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