Sunday, January 26, 2014

Anachronistic Songs, Part 2 of 2

"Anachronistic Songs, Part 1 of 2" covered blasts from the past WRT another-era terms (example: "groove") and some terminology definition shifts (ex: example: "straight"). This part continues with unPC-ness, dimes and related costs, and years. Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2014/01/anachronistic-songs-part-2-of-2.html and comment there, please.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Anachronistic Songs, Part 1 of 2

Common characteristics of an anachronistic song, usually the song having been out at least a few decades ago:
  • It includes a term that was popular or a norm in a particular era "long ago".
  • It includes a term that the definition has shifted over time.
  • It is more likely now to be considered culturally or politically insensitive than in the past.
  • It contains reference to a year number.
Read the entire article at http://whilldtkwriter.blogspot.com/2014/01/anachronistic-songs-part-1-of-2.html and comment there, please.