Good god...I'm an oldie now.
It's weird; neither Lynn or I freaked too much about getting the loan and buying the new (used) car. In fact, I think the most distraught we got was when we realized the songs on the piped in music in the dealers' showroom - songs that we were recognizing from our past - were, in fact, from an oldies station.
I mean, really: is Cyndi Lauper an oldie now? Oh, wait, that record was a hit twenty years or so ago.
It's weird; neither Lynn or I freaked too much about getting the loan and buying the new (used) car. In fact, I think the most distraught we got was when we realized the songs on the piped in music in the dealers' showroom - songs that we were recognizing from our past - were, in fact, from an oldies station.I mean, really: is Cyndi Lauper an oldie now? Oh, wait, that record was a hit twenty years or so ago.
This isn't my list--I found it on the internet at ez-tracks.com. My list would be very different but it is amazing how old everyone has become (except us of course)
Too Old to Rock? Neil Diamond & Top 10 Rockstars over 60
November 20th, 2007 by Karen
Top 10 Rockstars over 60
10. Paul McCartney, 65. Rock icon and member of the Beatles. Known for songs such as, “Help.”�
9. Eric Clapton, 62. British guitarist known for rock songs such as Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love.”�
8. Brian Wilson, 65. Eccentric composer, best known for Beach Boys songs such as “Surfer Girl.”�
7. Dion (of Dion and the Belmonts), 68. Known for songs such as “Runaround Sue.”�
6. Debbie Harry, 62. Singer of Blondie, known for songs such as “Heart of Glass.”�
5. Mick Jagger, 64. Rolling Stones singer known for rockers like “Satisfaction.”�
4. Bruce Springsteen, 58. New Jersey’s favorite rocker (except Bon Jovi). “Cover Me.”�
3. Bob Dylan, 66. From folk to rock and beyond. “Subterranean Homesick Blues.”�
2. David Bowie, 60. Rock’n'roll icon constantly reinventing his sound. “Heroes.”�
1. Jerry Lee Lewis, 72. Wildman piano player and one of the first rockstars, the Killer is best known for tracks like “Great Balls of Fire”� and “High School Confidential.”�
24 years ago, I think. But I still love it so.