Two Letters I Wrote to Save Grammar

Dear James Brown,

I know you are the undisputed Godfather of Soul, but I need to urge you to seriously reconsider the lyrics to "I Feel Good". "Good" is an adjective (a word that describes nouns). "Well" is usually an adverb (a word used to describe verbs). People often use "good" when they should use "well", especially in speech, and in this case, in song. Remember, do not use "good" to describe verbs.

I know you are as concerned about the flagrant misuse of language as I am. The children look to you as a pop icon, and I hope you will take the appropriate measures to change the title of your song to "I Feel Well".

Thank you and god bless,
Schmootzie


Dear Cheryl Crow,

I hope that I may peel you off of that cycling has-been long enough for you to seriously reconsider the lyrics to your song "A Change Would Do You Good". "Good" is an adjective (a word that describes nouns). "Well" is usually an adverb (a word used to describe verbs). People often use "good" when they should use "well", especially in speech, and in this case, in song. Remember, do not use "good" to describe verbs.

I know you are as concerned about the flagrant misuse of language as I am. The children look to you as a pop icon, and I hope you will take the appropriate measures to change the title of your song to "A Change Would Do You Well".

Thank you and god bless,
Schmootzie