1980: REO Speedwagon releaseed "Keep on Loving You". 1940: Glenn Miller released "In the Mood"
Playing REO Speedwagon today is the same as playing Glenn Miller in 1980.
Yes we are that old!
(Hard to believe, but it does give some perspective to our perceptions of time)
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
January 02, 2020, 11:13 AM
smschulz
When I went to a UH football game a couple of years ago (where I went to college) a couple of us went to the local hangout bar on campus. They were playing some electronic techmo pseudo rap shit on loop that was just AWFUL. A few people "bobbing" their head like they were into it. In my day there would be someone pinned to the table by their mates while they emptied a keg into your mouth with some young hotties dancing on the table next to you. I kept wanting to request Lynyrd Skynyrd but it was doubtful anyone would even know their name. Too bad it was a nice little place sans the music.
January 02, 2020, 11:17 AM
ARMT Guy
quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster: Playing REO Speedwagon today is the same as playing Glenn Miller in 1980.
Yes we are that old!
(Hard to believe, but it does give some perspective to our perceptions of time)
It does make one think.. damn, I'm old!
I'll listen to Glenn Miller waaaaay more than REO puke wagon.
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January 02, 2020, 01:09 PM
BamaJeepster
I was a freshman/sophomore in high school in 1980 and I remember thinking that the 50’s were ancient history and the 40’s were prehistoric!
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
January 02, 2020, 01:40 PM
bendable
three weeks back , I was wondering why I liked the 40-55 y.o. music so much , I listen to it all the time.
I wondered what my folks were listening too , at 50 years of age.
they to liked the music that they listened to when they were in their teens and late 20's.
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January 02, 2020, 01:41 PM
Sigmanic
I started driving at 16 which was in 1978. I had a 1958 ford pickup, which at 20 years really seemed old at the time. Now, my daily driver is a 1997 Ford pickup, which is 23 years old but somehow doesn't seem old. I'm just trying to get my head around it all...
January 02, 2020, 01:48 PM
darthfuster
All I know is nearly every young person I cross prefers the music from the 70's-90's over today's sludge. Regardless, I'm so old I don;t even listen to my own generation's music haha
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January 02, 2020, 01:58 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster: I was a freshman/sophomore in high school in 1980 and I remember thinking that the 50’s were ancient history and the 40’s were prehistoric!
Good lord! I graduated from High School 4 years before Woodstock! The '50s were my growing up years. Glenn Miller or say the Ink Spots or Mills Brothers were not considered old by me. Just pre-rock 'n roll. Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries was what I considered ancient back then.
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January 02, 2020, 03:12 PM
smschulz
quote:
Originally posted by ARMT Guy:
I'll listen to Glenn Miller waaaaay more than REO puke wagon.
I dedicate this song to those with bad taste:
January 02, 2020, 03:22 PM
HK Ag
~1976-1992 call it the 80’s, the epitome of great real music!!
HK Ag
January 02, 2020, 07:31 PM
kcl1960
quote:
Originally posted by smschulz:
quote:
Originally posted by ARMT Guy:
I'll listen to Glenn Miller waaaaay more than REO puke wagon.
I dedicate this song to those with bad taste: [FLASH_VIDEO]<iframe frameborder="0"
DAmn I think I was there!!! ROCK on REO height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GVFgEBq0EKM" width="560"></iframe>[/FLASH_VIDEO]
January 02, 2020, 09:27 PM
Krazeehorse
So I wonder who will release a song this year that they will still be playing in 2060.
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Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries was what I considered ancient back then.