I wonder if there is anyone on the face of this earth that would say they don't like music of any kind. I can't fathom that.
As I was growing up, music was always there in the background - in the house, in the car, everywhere I went, and I always found something in each song I heard, no matter how old I was, that I could sing to or dance to. I might not have been good at it, but I could make the moves and the noises.
In the late 1940's through the 1950's, as I was going through my early, informative years, I heard so many different genre of songs. Mother always had on the radio or played her vinyl records on her record player. I grew up listening to the Big Bands, Swing music. She didn't sing, she whistled. I can still hear her and it brings fond memories. As a result, my favorites during those years were Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman (and Gene Krupa's drums). I still can't keep my feet still when I hear this.
In the 1960's, I was a teenager and the music changed. There was Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, The Ventures, Roy Orbison and Brenda Lee, just to name a few.
That was also a sad time, with the Viet Nam war and my school mates being drafted, worried we'd never see them again. And the music changed.
In the 1970's, I was a young mother, a stay-at-home mom (which I loved). I had our 8-track collection that played most of the day. We had the Village People, Blondie, The Who, Roberta Flack and Barbra Streisand.
The 1980's brought a new sound. As I was getting older, my tastes in music just couldn't keep up with the new songs coming out. There were very few I would listen to. That's when I turned to country-western music. It was during this time I found Waylon Jennings, Mickey Gilley, Charlie Pride and Kenny Rogers.
When the 1990's came around, I was pretty much hanging onto the country-western songs. The new music during that time was the rock and hip-hop (with dirty words) that I didn't care for and still don't, even though I heard it on my daughters' stereos and car radios.
Which brings me to the new century, 2000 to today, and my music tastes have changed a lot. Now I'm listening to classical. Back in 1970, if you would have told me that I would be listening to it when I reach my 60's, I would have argued with you. However, it's true. My tastes have turned to Chopin, Beethoven, Albinoni and some Tchaikovsky.
So, to all the music lovers out there, I hope I have touched on some of your music memories. With your favorite tunes playing in the background, tell me what you're listening to.
Until next time.......
I am so much like you. I cant carry a tune if I tried, but absolutely love music....all kinds of music...except today's sounds. Not only can I not understand the words they are saying, but it hurts my ears and I get a headache just listening. It sounds like drums from the dark jungles and has no meaning. Give me the good old days any time. Good post.
ReplyDeleteOk, this is creepy (in a nice way). I have made the same progression through music even though I am a few years behind you. And the music mentioned does bring back a lot of memories. I have also progressed to classical from REAL country music. The modern country music is talentless and whatever the other is called is too demonic. *shudder* Classical soothes the savage beast and helps me sleep at night.
ReplyDeleteHope your evening is a soothing one. ~:)
What a great walk down the music memory lane!! I had my country period in the 80s. I also remember my mom singing with the radio as she worked in the kitchen. Loved this post, Carol!
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