Entertainment & Style

There’s something about music and cars - a match made in Heaven. As a teen cruising in my ride (a ’72 VW Beetle), back before digital media and streaming, I’d be listen to tunes mostly on the radio, beholden to the DJs and what they’d play. Rotating through my preset stations, usually WCCC, “The Rock”, WHCN, “The River” famous for album oriented rock, rock blocks, and double shots, and WPLR out of New Haven, I’d search for the best song in the moment. And now and then, I’d stumble upon a song that would instantly inspire a spontaneous right hand to the volume knob, spinning it clockwise to crank up the volume. So what better inspiration for a playlist than songs that made me, over the years, as Autograph wails in the refrain of their song, “turn up the radio.” Obviously some band and albums inspire cranking up the volume, like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N Roses, hair metal, etc. But I’m talking about individual songs that back before streaming, in the car or at home, would make you

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 Hi Everyone!  First time on this forum.As far as rock music goes, I listen a lot to 60's & 70's music. Music, I grew up with.Big Bob Seger fan, along with Grand Funk, The Buckinghams, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Ides of March, The Grass Roots, Eagles and many more American acts. Not into the English Invasion.

Recreation & Good Lifestyle starts with what we eat and how we movePlotshound: If you are looking for easy ideas for Recreation & Good Lifestyle, the documentary The Game Changers (2019) is a great starting point. Directed by Louie Psihoyos and executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan, the film is available on Netflix and Apple TV.The movie travels from the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas to a strongman gym in Berlin and even to the bushlands of Zimbabwe. It introduces elite athletes, special ops soldiers, scientists, and everyday heroes who are all on a mission to create a shift in the way we eat and live.Instead of focusing on extreme diets, the core message is simple: a lifestyle built around more plants, more movement, and more recovery can support both performance and daily recreation. That fits perfectly with a good lifestyle for all ages, not just pro athletes.What The 

 Hope everyone is up and about maybe enjoying that first cup of coffee!The thing I like about 60's and 70's music is that it was fun.Take, for instance, my song of the day.SWEET CITY WOMAN by the StampedersThe Stampeders were a Canadian Pop-Rock Group from the early 70's'This song was their only hit.It was released in September 1971 and reached #8 on the Billboard charts.Now, think, how many pop-rock songs start out with a strumming banjo and mention macaroon cookies in the lyrics? Fun, right?Music tip of the day - check out the You Tube site, cozyhollow. great songs, nice videos. Here all day.  Joe

✦ Over or Under ✦  [in title or lyric] Here's my pick: The Church - Under the Milky Way  & I l i k e i t ⊂((・▽・))⊃______________________________

While i usually enjoy most of the articles in AARP, "One Day Home Fixes" was a little disingenuous and could actually be dangerous for some people if they took the advice.Jonathan and Drew may be experts in their line of work but to make suggestions based on their parents' situation and apply it to the general population is unwise at best.They would have been better off consulting with a Certified Aging in Place ( CAPS ) specialist, or an Occupational Therapist experienced in home modification. 

     Most folks I know give out Halloween candy that they like, in hopes of having leftovers!  I know I do!As a kid I loved Smarties, Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I like giving out full bars, because you see and hear the joy from the kids. It’s once a year, and fun.  The neighborhood I’m in is near a school, so getting almost 200 Trick-orTreaters is common here!  I like getting the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups at Sam’s Club, since they have the larger quantities.  Any favorite candies?  

I retired three months ago after a 40‑year career as a lawyer. At first I really enjoyed my retired life, but now it is exactly the opposite; I don’t know what to do. There are so many things and options, but I can’t figure out what would be best for me to do other than sit in front of the TV all day

The Blues Those songs about the Blues.  Do you know some?     

At 72 years old, I want one last experience with a band I love... I can't go solo due to mobility issues. I've asked my daughters (who experienced 1-Oct 2017) and their partners and my friend and hopefully will get the tickets the minute they go on sale. What say you, AARP Friends? Good choice? Advise, helpful tips?

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  Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alabama, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, 38 Special,  New Riders of the Purple Sage, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Eagles and so many more were considered Country Rock.   Nowadays, some country songs are barely distinguishable from rock and other bands have continued the country rock genre. Post your old favorites and newer ones you have found that you enjoy. ( Videos or Just the Songs )

Sweet songs;  songs about candy, ice cream, sweet love, sweet things.. you know !  

I found these historic events to be quite interesting, and just wanted to share!  🙂 Notable Events for October 21st:[source: National Day Calendar - October 21 | Birthdays & Events]1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusetts.1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.[While the treaty did relocate some Plains tribes, it's important to note that it was a complex event with significant cultural and historical implications. The treaty process was often fraught with misunderstandings and unequal power dynamics.]1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.[This was a significant milestone, but it's wort

Time in a Bottle:  Jim Croce 

What are your favorite romantic songs/music?

E.G.: "LIKE A ROLLING STONE"- DYLAN; "CLOSER" BY NINE INCH NAILS("ANIMAL")...

There are some crazy ones out there...  so what are your favorites?excluding a whole bunch of them that are way to x rated to post here!   

FROM THE ARTICLE. R.E.M. Never Really Retired. Its members have kept busy in new bands, especially guitarist Peter Buck. By Craig Rosen, AARP. Published February 02, 2026. After a three-decade run that included such hits as “Losing My Religion,” “Man on the Moon” and “The One I Love,” popular rock band R.E.M. split in 2011. But its members never really retired. Guitarist Peter Buck, 69, has been especially busy since then, playing in numerous acts. And bassist Mike Mills, 67, recently formed a supergroup called Howl Owl Howl with Darius Rucker from Hootie & the Blowfish and Steve Gorman from the Black Crowes. USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/music/rem-never-really-retired/

I'll start with: Break On Through (To The Other Side):  The Doors

EL PASO   MARTY ROBBINS

What songs tell a story about historic events, places or people.  I'll start with a true favorite: Roads to Moscow- Al StewartFrom his 1973 Past, Present and Future album This song tells the story of the German invasion of Russia in WWII. Each verse  beautifully captures the different aspects of the conflict as seen through the eyes of a Russian soldier. When you listen, you can almost see the aspects of the campaign happening. 

FROM THE ARTICLE. How Did Concerts Get So Expensive? Getting reasonably priced tickets requires some effort; we offer tips. By Ed Condran, AARP. Published December 10, 2025. Concert tickets were once affordable. A ticket to Eric Clapton’s 1983 performance at Philadelphia’s Spectrum arena sold for $6.50, with no additional fees. I know; I found the ticket in my attic, a memento of that show.But if you went see Clapton in Philadelphia’s current arena, Xfinity Mobile Arena, this past September, a similar seat would have cost you $397.70. Plus fees! USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/music/how-did-concerts-get-so-expensive/

THIS COULD BE FUN: WE COULD START WITH ACTUAL  DUETS, THEN GO TO DREAM DUETS/WORST IDEA DUETS...I'LL START W/ SOME ACTUALS;   TOM WAITS & CRYSTAL GAYLE-"ONE FROM THE HEART" SOUNDTRACK;   LYLE LOVETT& AL GREEN_"FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY"; BOB DYLAN& JOHNNY CASH-"NASHVILLE SKYLINE".