Talk:Rasputin (song)

Possible controversy
Was this song ever considered controversial for the last bit of the song where it goes "Ohhh, those Russians"? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.63.234.130 (talk • contribs) 02:38, 27 September 2005 (UTC)


 * Yes, I've heard many millenial snowflakes have suffered complete meltdown from snowflake to teardrop as a result of hearing this russophobic line and had to retract to the safe-space-room. However, Russians secretly self-identify with Rasputin as the "greatest love-machine" and thus sort of like the song as praising Russian virtues. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.187.212.76 (talk) 01:51, 6 March 2022 (UTC)

Cheers
Thanks to all the positive contributors who've helped this article to take shape since its humble beginnings! Maybe now someone could take the time to add and populate Template:Single infobox? – Ringbang 19:22, 12 December 2005 (UTC)

Adding Lyrics, is it okay??
I added the lyrics, and was wondering if copyright law like prevents Wikipedia from carrying such stuff, even though there are a dozen websites and Google which have no qualm about carrying them. If they are verboten, then I am sorry. L3X1 (talk) 17:51, 12 December 2016 (UTC)

Hey
Should we also list the Rasputin SID by Rob Hubbard? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.194.52.113 (talk • contribs) 10:36, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

There are also covers of this song by Fangoria (band), Quo Vadis (band), Boiled in Lead, and James Last. include or not? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Namangwari (talk • contribs) 02:41, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Hmmm
I would like to know how exactly the line "But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear" implies Moscow was the capital... :S —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.17.157.78 (talk) 15:52, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
 * People could travel you know.


 * -G —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.67.113.102 (talk) 22:42, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

"Turisas" band mention
First of all, I think it's in the wrong section. Perhaps there should be a section dedicated to covers by bands. I don't see why this particular band deserves a direct link to their MySpace page (almost advertising, in my opinion) whereas other bands (and I'm sure there are lots) who have covered this song get no mention whatsoever. --69.17.164.159 21:49, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

OR
This is a very long article with only one clause sourced.--Porcupine (prickle me! · contribs · status) 17:16, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

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Accuracy
Hi, Is the song mainly accurate? --JW 08:42, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Who was the announcer in the middle of the song?
I swear he sounds like Adam West.

-G — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.67.113.102 (talk) 22:42, 13 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Bill Swisher - according to the article for the song "Ma Baker" - who performed the spoken parts for "Ma Baker", "Rasputin" and "El Lute"... though maybe citation needed for that ?


 * 86.25.120.128 (talk) 12:41, 31 January 2011 (UTC)

Sounds like Canadian Journalist Peter Mansbridge. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.163.136.41 (talk) 16:08, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

merge with cover
Please note : There is a discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Songs/coverversions with the purpose of trying to establish a standard rule for merge/separate different versions of the same song. Please make known your opinions on the matter. --Richhoncho (talk) 17:01, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Turisas Version
Is this version really notable enough to warrent its own subsection? It has been merged in from an existing article as per the linked discussion in the comment above, but it definitely seems out of place - it's not any more notable than many of the other cover versions. --Qeee1 (talk) 12:39, 3 January 2011 (UTC)

Kâtibim
Is Rasputin based on only one of the two folk songs mentioned, or both? Clarification needed! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.254.201.36 (talk) 14:33, 4 January 2017 (UTC)

I think the article should contain something on the song Kâtibim ("my clerk" or "my secretary"), or Üsküdar'a Gider İken ("while going to Üsküdar"). Wikipedia's own article on Kâtibim references Boney M's Rasputin and provides a refrence but not the other way round stating, "Boney M's Rasputin (song) features a melody line from the tune,"[9]

[9] Mediterranean Mosaic: Popular Music and Global Sounds - Page 217 Goffredo Plastino - 2003 ""Rasputine" by Boney M was hotly debated in the 1970s due to its similarity to the "Katibim," a traditional Istanbul tune. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.112.80.53 (talk) 20:17, 24 July 2016 (UTC)


 * ✅ Pburka (talk) 03:16, 27 July 2016 (UTC)

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Just Dance 2010 needs more recognition
I know it is briefly mentioned, but Just Dance 2 (2010) had a significant impact on the legacy of the song, particularly for Gen Z (and millennial) individuals. Many remember the song for its iconic dance, and at parties—people will go crazy doing the Just Dance 2010 moves. Locopocohontas (talk) 03:59, 8 October 2023 (UTC)