https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k Has meaning behind song throughout the decades changed over time? en-us 2018-01-09 17:56:17 UTC 2025-10-08 13:42:28 UTC hello@padlet.com sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/219882168 This is a patriotic song written by George M. Cohan. In the song, Cohan explains what is likely to be an American boy, to do America things, and to live an American life. He mentions many patriotic references such as Uncle Sam, The Star- Spangled Banner,  the Fourth of July,  the Flag of the United States, and the Spanish-American War.
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This is jazz song written by Al Jolson. In the song, Jolson explains his displeasure for his wife. He is overjoyed that his wife is going away on some trip far and he explains all of the things that he will do now that his wife is gone.]]> 2018-01-09 18:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/219891213 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/219904107 http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/b/byebyeblackbird.shtml
This song was published in 1926 by Ray Henderson and Mort Dixon. This song has been performed by multiple people including Julie London. The original lyrics of the song aren´t that well known. It has been said that the song has been changed to reflect the German political rhetoric of the time and was intended to demoralize the Allied forces about ten years later in World War 2. The song was also against African-Americans during the Civil Right Movement.]]> 2018-01-09 18:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/219904107 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220269038 https://genius.com/The-ink-spots-if-i-didnt-care-lyrics
This song was written by Jack Lawrence that was originally sung and recorded by The Ink Spots. It is revealed that is a type of love song in which it explains how the way a man would feel towards his woman and the song explainss how a man values his woman and point out that these feeling exist.]]> 2018-01-10 17:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220269038 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220278477 http://www.metrolyrics.com/swinging-on-a-star-lyrics-bing-crosby.html

This song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1944 film Going My Way.  It is said that the song is based on a dinner experience between Van Heusen and Crosby where Van Heusen's son complained about having to go school tomorrow. The songwriter then responded by saying that if his son didn't go school, then he would be considered foolish. This then inspired the song.]]> 2018-01-10 17:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220278477 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220294527 https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/elvispresley/iwantyouineedyouiloveyou.html
This song was written by Maurice Mysels and Ira Kosloff. It is best known for being performed by Elvis Presley. This song is a romantic song explaining a man love for his female sweetheart. ]]> 2018-01-10 17:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220294527 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220422348 https://genius.com/The-beach-boys-help-me-rhonda-lyrics
This song was written by Brian Wilison. It is performed by the Beach Boys. This song is about a man who is trying to get over the fact that his fiancee is cheating on him with the help of another woman.]]> 2018-01-10 23:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220422348 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220424566 https://genius.com/Stevie-wonder-superstition-lyrics
This song was written and performed by Stevie Wonder. It is said this song has connections to the end of the Civil Right movement as soul and funk became more popular. The genre Soul & Funk was then used to create black musical expression. The song mostly about common superstitions within Western Culture. ]]> 2018-01-11 00:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220424566 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220948177 https://genius.com/Michael-jackson-billie-jean-lyrics
This song was written and performed by Michael Jackson. This song is about a woman who claims that a man, Michael, is the father of her son. It has been made known that this song is based on similar real-life experience that Jackson had while various crazy female fans while touring back with the Jackson 5.]]> 2018-01-12 13:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220948177 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220955492 https://genius.com/The-notorious-big-hypnotize-lyrics
This song was written and performed by Christopher George Latore Wallace better known as The Notorious Big. It is noted that this song has many pop culture references such as Star Wars and King of New York. The song also puts spins on popular songs such as Slick Rick's "La Di Da Di" from 1985 and Herb Alpert's "Rise" from 1979.]]> 2018-01-12 13:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220955492 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220967630 https://genius.com/Maroon-5-makes-me-wonder-lyrics
This song was written by Adam Levine. It was performed by Maroon 5. It is said that the original meaning behind the lyrics is about a "failed relationship." However, another interpretation of the song connects with the relationship between the state of politics and the role of the United States in the Iraq war. Levine appears to question the reliability of U.S. during the song.]]> 2018-01-12 14:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220967630 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220971076 https://genius.com/Meghan-trainor-all-about-that-bass-lyrics
This song was written and performed by Meghan Trainor. The song is about encouraging people not feel bad about their body weight.

]]> 2018-01-12 14:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/220971076 sbrooks181 https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/221161437 The songs of the course of years have most definitely changed over time. Not only has the purpose of songs change, but the popularity of the genre has changed as well. During the 1900s to the 1940s, the mainstream form of music was jazz. For example, the first song that I choose was about patriotism while the last one was about encouraging people to not be discouraged by their weight. Also, around this time there were a lot of references to important political events such as Spanish-American War which took place in the late 1800s and World War 2 which took place in the 1940s. By the 1950s, the mainstream music moved away from jazz and lead into different styles of rock. This lasted up until the 1970s where the genre Funk and Soul was introduced. The genre Funk  Funk and Soul was best used to reflect the progress of the Civil Right Movement in which started back in the previous decade. Next was disco which best reflects the time period of the 1980s followed by Hip-Hop of the 1990s. By the 2000s, songs used a combination of different genres in which is present today.

 Although genres have changed their level of popularity over the decades, the thing that remains consistent is that they are used to express thoughts and emotions. These are some of the key elements of storytelling. To add more depth to stories with songs, most of the songs have popular culture references to help people connect with the songs' meanings. In addition, song genre never died out completely as their styles are used to show common themes with songs.]]> 2018-01-13 04:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sbrooks181/2xzguyz0qj1k/wish/221161437