Tag: history in song

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside:” Context & Controversy

December 16, 2019January 26, 2021by Beth Bullock NevarezLeave a comment

Last holiday season controversy erupted over a radio station's decision to ban "Baby, It's Cold Outside." And this year, John Legend & Kelly Clarkson's new version has stirred up opinions on the song once again. What is the controversy all about? And what's the context for the original song's lyrics? Read more below about the…

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#MusicMonday: The Campaign for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday in 3 Songs

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019by Beth Bullock NevarezLeave a comment

Having grown up in an era when Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was already established as a national holiday, it can seem as if the holiday was a no-brainer, a day to celebrate this important man's contributions to civil rights, equality, and our nation. However, the holiday was, and still is by some, debated and…

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