Takemeback.to allows us to pick a date. We can see the top five pop songs (both for the U.S. and the U.K.), the top movies, the top books, and more.
Just out of curiosity, I decided to go back to October 5, 1965. I was just 12 years old then, on the cusp of becoming a teenager. I realize that many of my readers weren't yet born, but you may still recognize some of the music of my generation.
The #2 song - Hang on Sloopy, by the McCoys. Upbeat, it dispelled some of the gloom starting to descend on my life.
In a way, some things never change. If this song was introduced today, some would call it fresh and new if they didn't know the song was 50 years old.
What is it about nostalgia that attracts us to it so much? Memories of the past aren't always good memories. Yet, nostalgia, the "good old days", beckon.
I am thinking of having a music Monday feature for at least the month of October, a month that many rock stations call "Rocktober". We'll see what the rest of the month brings.
What are songs that bring back memories of being on the edge of becoming a teenager for you?
LOL. 1965. I was already in College. A sophomore no less.
ReplyDeleteInteresting memories. Those were interesting times to be in college.
DeleteI loved Pat Benatar, Journey, and Bryan Adams. Great list of music. I also liked "We Don't Need No Education," Pink Floyd from the wall. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I may feature a couple of these artists in future posts.
DeleteI wasn't much of a rocker as a young teen - I just listened to whatever was top of the pops on the radio and the countdown each night. I'm afraid ABBA and the Bee Gees probably featured rather highly in my preferences as a 13 year old. I'll be interested to see what else you come up with on your Music Mondays!
ReplyDeleteThank you - and ABBA and the Bee Gees might just be there. I liked them, too!
DeleteLove it. Happy Rocktober.
ReplyDeleteThank you - rock on!
DeleteVery cool! I will have to visit and plug in a few dates of my own! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you for the music and the link, Alana. Off to check it out.
ReplyDeleteMusic Mondays sounds like a good idea.
At age 12, I was all about Duran Duran. Their songs take me back.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to look back! And yes, beatles were and still are timeless.
ReplyDeleteThat Destruction did it for me, although I was 23 then, and had two children. Back then, my husband and I wanted to escape civilization and the oncoming war.
ReplyDeleteBut talking of 'oldies', I think the songs were much better then. You can hear every word in that song, which can't be said for songs nowadays.