A song comes on the radio,
It could be from the fifties, sixties or seventies
And I start singing the words,
The words of each song
That I know so well,
And know the lyrics.
So unlike modern music,
Modern so called pop music.
Can any of them sing!
Can any of them pronounce words!
I may just be that old
That I do not understand
This modern way.
I can understand modern classical music,
And listen to it so often,
But this modern pop culture is not for me.
I listen to modern jazz
And am taken into a different world,
One that I can understand.
So at least I have so much to listen to
And do not need to be drowned out,
Drowned out by the modern pop world.
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- Comment from author about the poem: Just a rant about modern pop music.
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Ahh, that video reminded me - it's probably the last time I tuned in to pop, and 'proper songs!' lol.
What was pop like millions of years ago for us two?
Thanks Orchi.
I agree wholeheartedly, as ashamed as I am, a 27 year old man in today's times; Most music featured on the radio today - at least the "Popular" ones, are quite bad. Like the mix stations, or even the rock stations most days. It's horrendous. Often I find I have to dig to find good music. Do you like Billy Joel, Andy?
It's good to know that at your age you also do not like modern pop. I am attaching an album from 1967 by group called The Moody Blues to see if you like this.
https://youtu.be/uZCzH8q1hcY?si=F_PPbND0bLvKvcV4
Billy Joel is OK but I wouldn't chose to listen to him.
Andy
Thank you very much for the recommendation! I'm hooked on "Nights In White Satin." It's got such a melancholic tone yet such power in it. Another lengthy addition to my "Chill Music" youtube playlist. Thanks again!
Get me with those green eyes, baby, as the lights go down; give me something that'll haunt me when your not around.
It is getting harder.
It surely is Jerry.
Andy
Fantastic work, brings back memories.
Thank you Thomas, those memories are important in our lives.
Andy
I think that there are too many confusing genres these days and these old ears are not able to distinguish between this and that .. might I respectfully suggest you give both Wolf Alice & Mazzy Star a listen .. they wont change your opinion in general but I think you might like them .. Neville
I'll give them a go Neville.
Andy
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