https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw For this mini-unit, you will be examining stories in songs. You are to choose songs from each of the decades from the 1900-2010’s and tell how each of the songs tells a story and reflects the stories of the times. What you need to do: Create a Padlet (STREAM Format) Add a link to a youtube of each song from the following decades:1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010 Add a text box and write a summary of what story the song is telling and how it reflects what is happening in the world at this time. Add a final reflection about what you noticed about the stories through the ages. Has the story changed? In what way? Has the story stayed the same? In what way? Do the different styles of songs tell different stories? How? Why do you think they do or do not? Is there a central theme you see in all your songs? en-us 2018-01-12 17:57:16 UTC 2025-04-02 18:37:57 UTC hello@padlet.com rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/221074407 Billy Murray - You're A Grand Old Flag

This song is telling the story of the American Flag and how much it means to our country. Also the story give a description of what the red and white stripes mean, along with the stars representing the 50 states.]]> 2018-01-12 18:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/221074407 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224428905 John McCormack- It's a Long Way to Tipperary

In this song John talks about traveling to a place called Tipperary, I am not sure if it was just a metaphor for something. Personally I have never heard of a place named " Tipperary ". ]]> 2018-01-24 20:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224428905 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224431170 Duke Ellington-Moon Indigo
This song was more of a jazz song, only instruments were being played. The song played wasn't up to beat, the melody was very slow and drawn out. ]]> 2018-01-24 20:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224431170 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224433502 John McCormack- All Alone 
John is telling a love song perhaps about a girl he loves. Him and the girl may have split up of had to resort to a long distance relationship. John exclaims he is all alone and lonely without his significant other.

]]> 2018-01-24 20:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224433502 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224435665 Peggy Lee- Manana 
This song is about a women that saves up her money, so she could maybe buy something she's wanted for a long time or pay off a loan. She decided to lend the money to a friend of her, sadly the money was never returned back to her.]]> 2018-01-24 20:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224435665 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224437070 Nat King Cole- Mona Lisa
In this song the lyrics describe a women that like no other. Nat may be in love with this women, because he compares her to an angel,]]> 2018-01-24 20:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224437070 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224438566 Animals- We Gotta Get Out of This Place
These artist are in a place they do not want to be. I know lots of male bands break up or do not have a long lasting career. They may be stuck in a town or city not fit for them, the lyrics " we gotta get out of this place are repeatedly sung over and over again.]]> 2018-01-24 20:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224438566 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224441458 Joe South and the Believers- Walk a Mile In My Shoes
In this song Joe sings about being looked at differently because of who he his. People may be making him feel bad or giving him unwanted criticism.]]> 2018-01-24 20:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224441458 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224443195 De La Soul- Me, Myself, and I
This song is just an example of the group saying in the music business no one else matters except you or even outside of the music industry, you are always a top priority. The group also talks about their love for music and how listening to an producing music makes them feel.]]> 2018-01-24 20:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224443195 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224445242 Lauryn Hill- That Thing
In  this song Hill talks about both male and female only wanting one thing out a relationship, which is the physical part. Also it informs both males and females that they should have high standard and be treated like everything they're meant to be.]]> 2018-01-24 20:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224445242 rgriggs18 https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224447855 Kendrick Lamar- Ignorance is Bliss
Kendrick explains the life of a black male living in Compton and what has to be done to stay alive and earn respect. Also he talks about the huge problem of crime and how we ignore the meaning of another persons life. Because of that "Ignorance is Bliss".]]> 2018-01-24 21:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rgriggs18/rf2jccd0n6sw/wish/224447855