Rick F. 30-Apr. In the days of the cylinders our choice of music style was called "parlour music" as in parlor, the room of the house used to entertain. That era ended by 1905. Ballad I suppose replaced that catagory. Tear-jerker probably stands today. We still use the parlour definetion not only because we do those old songs and styles but also to keep us ever aware we are making a powerfull effort to do something special, from a beautifull lost society of simple values hopes and dreams. Because the lyrics we choose are mostly obscure to most folks, even late model songs we do are assumed to be old because of our old style. Thanks for your interest Rick.