Talk:The Sons of Adam

Correction in discography: " "Saturday's Son" was flip side to "You're a Better Man..."

"Saturday's Son" was released as the flip side to "You're a Better Man Than I"--not "You Better Tell Me Now" (as the "Singles" section of this article accidently claimed).

The song "You Better Tell Me Now" was done by the Fender IV (before they became the Sons of Adam). It was released as the flip side of "Mar Gaya" (by The Fender IV in 1964).

Although "Saturday's Son" was the flip side of the later single, it is the song for which The Sons of Adam have become best known, and is now regarded as one of the great classics of garage rock. It is thier definative song.

I have made the necessary correction. Garagepunk66 (talk) 04:21, 15 January 2013 (UTC)

I've removed the reference to them being "best remembered" for "Saturday's Son". In my world - admittedly limited - they were only known for "Feathered Fish". I'd never even heard, or heard of, "Saturday's Son" (though I've heard it now - thanks!) But it's best to avoid editorialising on what anyone thinks they are best remembered for, unless it's obvious (e.g. their only hit) or if reliable sources refer to it that way. Ghmyrtle (talk) 09:21, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

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Need to insert "The" into title of article

This may be "nitpicking," but I believe that we need to put the word "The" into the title of the article --that definite article was part of the band's name and needs to be there. I would be glad to change the title (i.e. move the article). I can do it quickly and easily, but let me first check to make sure we all agree--I'd imagine that we all agree.

The guidance is here. "When a proper name is almost always used with capitalized "The", especially if it is included by unofficial sources, the article "The" should be used in the name of the corresponding Wikipedia page as well. For instance, this is true for the names of some musical groups..... This only applies if the definite article is used by the band on their musical publications (CDs, audiotapes, records, etc.) or on their official website. Conversely, some bands... do not have the in their names, even though they may sometimes be referred to as The (Name) in everyday speech. In all cases, default to the form of the name that is actually used by the band themselves, and use "(band)" to disambiguate if necessary." Looking at, for instance, this discography, it seems that generally they put "The" in front of the name, so I'd support moving the article. Ghmyrtle (talk) 07:57, 19 September 2015 (UTC)

I am glad that the guidelines specify the use of the definite article if it is part of the official namesake of the band. Thanks for the clarification on the issue. It seems that the name change/move would now be imperative in light of the information you have provided. Garagepunk66 (talk) 18:41, 19 September 2015 (UTC)

I went ahead and moved the article, so the tile now reads "The Sons of Adam." Garagepunk66 (talk) 18:47, 19 September 2015 (UTC)