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In reply to the discussion: I hate to sound like an old fogey [View all]Nitram
(22,794 posts)14. Dear Old Fogey
If you haven't learned by now that everybody's musical taste is different, and everybody in their teens gets hooked on some music that they may not like for the rest of their life, you are doomed to Eternal Fogeydom. My parents thought Elvis Presley, and then the Beatles were degenerate proof of the collapse of civilization as they know it. Now those tunes are elevator music. Get a life and stop worrying about "the kids today".
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On the other hand, I could watch Pink's performance of Glitter in th Air, from the Grammy's, again
djean111
May 2014
#9
Another old Foggy here: I used to tell everyone that I like ALL music..from classical to rock.
kelliekat44
May 2014
#110
I preferred Samantha Fox's older stuff, such as "Touch Me (I want your body)"
Nye Bevan
May 2014
#65
I'm seeing a some Laurie Anderson and Annie Lennox with a little Eno/Byrne on the side.
progressoid
May 2014
#92
Both Justin Bieber and The Jonas Brothers have records out and sell millions.
Jamastiene
May 2014
#34
I still love Motown, World, and just playing (think Pete Seeger group stuff) but my son agrees with
FailureToCommunicate
May 2014
#41
Hmmm. I guess depressing songs will always be depressing. But, now, DANCE songs will
FailureToCommunicate
May 2014
#100
As a 68-yr-old Irish-American lady, I might strike some as the epitome of Old Fogeydom.
IrishAyes
May 2014
#46
On the other hand, not so many years back, Usher and Alicia Keyes danced and sang My Boo, at
djean111
May 2014
#102
These awards started in 1989. Back in your day. The dominate artist was George Michael
Bluenorthwest
May 2014
#61
Janet Jackson's Control was pretty awesome back in the day. Even for a rocker, like me.
Romulox
May 2014
#78
Thinking what you saw on TV is what people listen to is your first mistake.
DemocraticWing
May 2014
#96
Hard to add anything to what is been said. But if you can't hum a tune and remember the words
kelliekat44
May 2014
#109