Is 'On the Street where you live' from 'My Fair Lady' classed as a ballad.
2007-09-11 07:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
In my opinion, no it is not.
Originally a ballad was a song that tells a story.
Over time the definition has changed to include romantic songs.
Definition from yahoo
Ballad: NOUN a)A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain.
The music for such a poem.
b) A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
2007-09-11 08:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by ajtheactress 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A ballad is defined as a song that tells a story. After looking at the lyrics I would classify it as "ballad-esque" but not, strictly speaking, a ballad.
A good example of a ballad would be:
The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle
On Top of Spaghetti
American Pie
Candle in the Wind
2007-09-11 10:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by lukesdove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-09-11 17:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-11 08:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋