Retire/replace is a great idea. I would never listen to classic rock, except my friend Mary won't try anything else. She, however, turns off the radio when Billy Joel, Madonna and Michael Jackson songs are played. The same ones, over and over, so she somewhat redeems herself.
Oh, sorry for my personal ban on Led Zeppelin back in the day. Really, though, I did you a favor.
First, I definitely agree with you on Hotel California. Enough already! Our local grocery store plays classic rock, and it's a common joke to say, come for the food, stay for the music. As my husband says, can we do the shop before the end of Stairway to Heaven? Some songs definitely feel tired, while others play and I light up, having not heard them in a long time.
Recently I discovered the YouTube videos where young people are hearing classic rock songs for the first time and responding to them. I find that sort of fun, to hear a well-worn song be experienced by someone who never heard it. It makes the song feel new again. Yesterday I actually watched two of the same song (Silver Springs/Fleetwood Mac). Such a great song, while Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow is often the go-to. Don't know why I felt compelled to watch two separate videos, other than that I really love the song.
I go down YouTube rabbit holes all of the time watching old episodes of The Midnight Special and The Old Grey Whistle Test. Great footage of some of these ‘70s acts in their early years. And Wolfman Jack hosted the midnight special, so there’s something oddly entertaining about that part too! Thanks for reading and commenting, Nadine!
Some songs you just can't retire. You NEED to rely on them to be exactly what they are...THAT SONG. I get it, overplayed doesn't work, but can Stairway to Heaven not exist as THAT song if it gets retired? NOT that we need to listen, but just that these are the songs that last (not the catalog, as only really aggressive fans of the present and future will ever even listen to "albums") and they won't get replaced as much as the artist's music will fade away unless in "Deep Cuts" or perhaps tv commercials.
I agree with you but i also want to occasionally hear the programmed hits from a distance so I can think all the thoughts and feel all the feels.
The Beatles don't count: we should listen to every song, whenever played.
And, does this mean no more "California Stars" for a while? I would support that.
Also, can I vote for "Badge" instead of Tales of Brave Ulysses?
PS When my kids were like 10 or so, they got me the DVD of "The Song Remains The Same" for Christmas. We watched it that morning and it has become an odd ritual to watch it on Christmas morning. Now my 11 year old grand daughter wants to know WHYY???
I love every part of this comment! I get what you’re saying. Some songs do just have that way of making you feel the feels even after a million times. Magic I suppose….
And Badge! Great call. That’s probably the best Cream song that exists.
And hopefully one day your granddaughter will understand the ritual of Christmas morning “The Song Remains the Same” and carry it on herself! Zeppelin is the gift that keeps on giving. Thanks for reading, Chris!
Retire/replace is a great idea. I would never listen to classic rock, except my friend Mary won't try anything else. She, however, turns off the radio when Billy Joel, Madonna and Michael Jackson songs are played. The same ones, over and over, so she somewhat redeems herself.
Oh, sorry for my personal ban on Led Zeppelin back in the day. Really, though, I did you a favor.
Like I said, 16 year old me may disagree, but I've had plenty of time over the years to get tired of the same old classic rock songs!
First, I definitely agree with you on Hotel California. Enough already! Our local grocery store plays classic rock, and it's a common joke to say, come for the food, stay for the music. As my husband says, can we do the shop before the end of Stairway to Heaven? Some songs definitely feel tired, while others play and I light up, having not heard them in a long time.
Recently I discovered the YouTube videos where young people are hearing classic rock songs for the first time and responding to them. I find that sort of fun, to hear a well-worn song be experienced by someone who never heard it. It makes the song feel new again. Yesterday I actually watched two of the same song (Silver Springs/Fleetwood Mac). Such a great song, while Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow is often the go-to. Don't know why I felt compelled to watch two separate videos, other than that I really love the song.
I go down YouTube rabbit holes all of the time watching old episodes of The Midnight Special and The Old Grey Whistle Test. Great footage of some of these ‘70s acts in their early years. And Wolfman Jack hosted the midnight special, so there’s something oddly entertaining about that part too! Thanks for reading and commenting, Nadine!
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Some songs you just can't retire. You NEED to rely on them to be exactly what they are...THAT SONG. I get it, overplayed doesn't work, but can Stairway to Heaven not exist as THAT song if it gets retired? NOT that we need to listen, but just that these are the songs that last (not the catalog, as only really aggressive fans of the present and future will ever even listen to "albums") and they won't get replaced as much as the artist's music will fade away unless in "Deep Cuts" or perhaps tv commercials.
I agree with you but i also want to occasionally hear the programmed hits from a distance so I can think all the thoughts and feel all the feels.
The Beatles don't count: we should listen to every song, whenever played.
And, does this mean no more "California Stars" for a while? I would support that.
Also, can I vote for "Badge" instead of Tales of Brave Ulysses?
PS When my kids were like 10 or so, they got me the DVD of "The Song Remains The Same" for Christmas. We watched it that morning and it has become an odd ritual to watch it on Christmas morning. Now my 11 year old grand daughter wants to know WHYY???
I love every part of this comment! I get what you’re saying. Some songs do just have that way of making you feel the feels even after a million times. Magic I suppose….
And Badge! Great call. That’s probably the best Cream song that exists.
And hopefully one day your granddaughter will understand the ritual of Christmas morning “The Song Remains the Same” and carry it on herself! Zeppelin is the gift that keeps on giving. Thanks for reading, Chris!