Welcome back to "On That Note," CF’s weekly exploration of music, hosted by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and me, cyclones500.
This week’s segment has a indirect but thematic tie-in with Emmy Awards (airs Sept. 12). Songs that reference at least one of the following (in title or lyrics):
1. The word television/TV (also accept “tube” in context).
2. TV show by title, or character name in a program/series. Actor’s name alone does NOT count.
3. Brand of television or TV network/company.
4. Contextual allusion to television experience (random examples: channel, antenna, remote control).
NOT ALLOWED: TV show theme songs; TV ad jingles; group names.
Gray area: In some cases, a song might bend a rule, yet be acceptable in spirit of the theme, or lyric not stated directly but is evident in context of TV. Use your best judgment — if you think it’s a gray area, add a note with your clip to “justify.”
Appropriate launch point: In addition to the song title, TV series mentioned include “That’s Incredible!” … “Dallas” … “Saturday Night Live” … “Dynasty” … “Quincy” … “Hill Street Blues” ... (using the EP version, not LP version, because I feel like it ... all right!!).
This week’s segment has a indirect but thematic tie-in with Emmy Awards (airs Sept. 12). Songs that reference at least one of the following (in title or lyrics):
1. The word television/TV (also accept “tube” in context).
2. TV show by title, or character name in a program/series. Actor’s name alone does NOT count.
3. Brand of television or TV network/company.
4. Contextual allusion to television experience (random examples: channel, antenna, remote control).
NOT ALLOWED: TV show theme songs; TV ad jingles; group names.
Gray area: In some cases, a song might bend a rule, yet be acceptable in spirit of the theme, or lyric not stated directly but is evident in context of TV. Use your best judgment — if you think it’s a gray area, add a note with your clip to “justify.”
- In case you missed it: Last week’s OTN: More Songs About Buildings and …
Appropriate launch point: In addition to the song title, TV series mentioned include “That’s Incredible!” … “Dallas” … “Saturday Night Live” … “Dynasty” … “Quincy” … “Hill Street Blues” ... (using the EP version, not LP version, because I feel like it ... all right!!).
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