The Single

From the mailbag - This is probably the most recurring question I hear throughout the year.

I bought the CD and the version is different than what you play on KTI. How can I get your version?

When many artists record CD's, they may have an idea about which songs they want to release as a single (meaning a single CD, or single track to iTunes). After they have recorded the CD, they may hear something they wish they had done - or even realize the song needs a little more "punch." Before they release the single (which may be months later), they will go back into the studio and possibly edit the song - or remix it - or even add a harmony track.

The end result is sometimes called the single version ... or radio edit.

One of the biggest out-cries I remember hearing was with Creed's "With Arms Wide Open." Early versions of the song didn't have the strings that made the single so cool.

Another change they may make is to 'rub' out dirty words or even shorten the song. I have had plenty of people ask me why we clipped the bad word out of Nickelback's ROCKSTAR. We didn't clip 'em. Instead, we are playing the radio edit.

You may ask why???? The song is obviously making fun of the rock star lifestyle and I think the words are necessary to tell the story. But we are not comfortable with the derogatory term that rockstars call the women that follow them around - and it is prominent in the CD version.

It has nothing to do with Don Imus and his use of the word.

I just think the word has no class. Milwaukee has more class than that.

As far as getting the version we play - check iTunes or visit a real music store. They usually have a CD single secion. Also try Amazon and other cool music sites.