Lyrics for DT - guidance sought

Subject: Lyrics for DT - guidance sought
From: Stewie
Date: 31 Oct 99 - 12:42 AM

Over the last week or so, I have posted about a dozen songs for possible inclusion in the DT. It struck me that I have no idea what the criteria for acceptance to the DT are. Browsing the DT itself, it seems to range from Tom Lehrer, doggerel from the likes of Curley Fletcher, contemporary folk idiom songs and the occasional country song through to the purest of Child ballads - so there is little help there. The songs I have proposed encompass traditional folk song, blues and contemporary pieces. I am seeking some guidance from those who make the selection decisions, or any other Mudcatters, as to what the criteria are for inclusion. There seems little point in submitting material that will be summarily rejected for whatever reason. If some indication can be given as to what is, or is not acceptable, I will tailor my contributions accordingly.

Cheers, Stewie.

Subject: RE: Lyrics for DT - guidance sought
From: Susan of DT
Date: 31 Oct 99 - 08:45 AM

Dick's working definition is "anything someone likes well enough to submit." Including tunes is helpful. Copyright info on modern songs is appreciated. The closer to being in our format (and therefore the less cleanup we have to do on it) the more likely it is to get incorporated sooner rather than later. If you submit 99 songs of the same genre, it is unlikely that all will be incorporated at the same time.

Subject: RE: Lyrics for DT - guidance sought
From: Stewie
Date: 31 Oct 99 - 05:21 PM

Susan, thank you.

Subject: RE: Lyrics for DT - guidance sought
From: MMario
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 09:18 AM

and Stewie? Regardless of whether or not they are going to get into the DT right away...they are PROBABLY of interest to one or more factions of the forum. So when in doubt, POST!

MMario

Subject: RE: Lyrics for DT - guidance sought
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 07:46 PM

And if you have the sheet music for ANY song you are posting - or one that's missing a tune in the database - make it known in your posting or drop me a note at [e-mail]

Regards, John

Subject: RE: Lyrics for DT - guidance sought
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 08:16 PM

Stewie, I don't think that anything is ever rejected (except Limericks). Just takes a time to get them organized and entered.

Bert.