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July 22, 2017

The Songs About Getting Older

  • July 22, 2017
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""Hope I die before I get old," sang 21-year-old Roger Daltrey in 1965—and 43 years later, he's still singing it. Rock 'n' roll has always been invested in a Byronic cult of blazing youth and beautiful corpses. But as tyros have turned into reunion-tour warhorses, rockers have had to come to terms with the ironies—and the indignities and the glories—of old age."

 

What are the songs that talk about getting older, looking back, etc?

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      lsoliver
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      October 20, 2017

      Bookends - Simon and Garfunkel - loved the song then...love the song now....

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        Epster
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        November 30, 2017

         

        Oasis  Rocking Chair

         

        "The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical." Julius Erving
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          jp32123060
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          October 20, 2017

          My favorite song about getting older is "Shades of Gray" by Billy Joel. Not only is Billy Joel my favorite singer/songwriter, he hits the nail on the head with this song. At least it's true in my life, anyway. He talks about how, as we age, distinctions between what we once looked at as black and white may now become more indistinct as we struggle with misconceptions that may have clouded our more youthful thinking. If nothing else, this song always makes me stop and think about how I view things. There are so many more ways of looking at things than just one! 

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            r904946m
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            October 20, 2017

            "Hello in There" by John Prine. Stunning lyrics by one of America's greatest singer-songwriters.

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              dlbjork
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              October 20, 2017

              'My next 30 years' by Tim McGraw.

              'I think I'll take a moment, celebrate my age
              The ending of an era and the turning of a page
              Now it's time to focus in on where I go from here
              Lord, have mercy on my next thirty years....

               

              Oh, my next thirty years, I'm gonna watch my weight
              Eat a few more salads and not stay up so late
              Drink a little lemonade and not so many beers
              Maybe I'll remember my next thirty years

              My next thirty years will be the best years of my life...
              Spend precious moments with the ones that I hold dear
              Make up for lost time here in my next thirty years...'

               

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                COskibum
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                October 20, 2017

                The Chairman of the Board - It Was A Very Good Year!

                 

                Five for Fighting - 100 Years

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                  davehonan
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                  October 20, 2017

                  Wow, a lot of "Blasts from the Past" Thank you to you all for the great memories. Here's one to add: Eddie Money, "I want to go back" I always liked that song. Brings back very fond memories 🙂

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                    ed2331
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                    October 20, 2017

                    Landslide by Fleetwood Mac sung beautifully by Stevie Nicks.

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                      tmuldawer
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                      October 20, 2017

                      The Memory Song by Tom Rush.  It always makes me laugh, even though I’m a bit sorry I can relate to it so well.

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                        bgsdaughter
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                        October 20, 2017

                        When I Grow Too Old to Dream - simple, beautiful and old fashioned!

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                          skltigger
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                          October 20, 2017

                          The Beatles "When I'm Sixty-Four"  has always been one of my favorites.  It was the first thing that came to mind when I read the question, especiality since I will turn 64 at the end of the month!

                           

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                            er8323
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                            October 20, 2017

                            Enjoy Yourself, Its later than you think by Guy Lumbardo!

                             

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