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I reckon I'm showing my age and am pretty well set in my ways, But I have zero tolerance for the 'noise' called music nowadays! The metal bands and rap are loathsome to my sensitive ears. I haven't heard a melodic tune on the radio for over sixty years! Pleasing to the ear was Vaughn Monroe and his mellow baritone. Likewise, the romantic, comprehensible crooning of Vic Damone. A songster who could stir even the most unromantic soul, Was the silky-smooth delivery of debonair Nat King Cole! I truly enjoyed the ballads belted out by the ever-living Elvis, And got a kick out of watching in action his double-jointed pelvis! Delightful were the songs vocalized by cheerful Doris Day. It was so relaxing listening to the Velvet Fog, Mister Mel Torme! Will there ever be another Glenn Miller, Perry Como or Peggy Lee, Dinah Shore, Frankie Laine or Jo Stafford entertaining me? Oh, to hear again The Mills Brothers and their sweet harmony. Now all I hear is dreadful screams and gross disharmony! Today's drivel to my romantic soul gives me great offense. 'Tis alien to my ears and doesn't make a bit of sense. Music back then invited you to hold your gal in close embrace, As you danced and murmured sweet nothings face to face! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired Entry for Nayda Ivette Negron's "Favorite Music Type" Contest

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Date: 12/1/2015 5:27:00 PM
I'm with you Robert... Andy Williams and Bing Crosby were favorites of mine, along with Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald for the ladies. Carol is right, but these days you have to look long and hard! Smoothly scribed with splendid cadence and fine rhyming! Well done indeed! (..and thanks for the memories) Keith
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 12/2/2015 10:05:00 AM
Thank you, Keith! The music of the folks you mention and like ilk will live forever. Thanks for stopping by - I cherish your comments, support and encouragement - bob h
Date: 11/4/2015 10:57:00 AM
Congratulations... They're still out there... Just hard to find. Every thing gets lost in all the pathways of the internet...
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Date: 10/29/2015 8:54:00 PM
Robert, Congrats! :)SKAT
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Date: 10/29/2015 8:55:00 AM
Congrats Robert! ;-)
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Date: 10/26/2015 10:09:00 AM
Congratulations in your win Robert.
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/26/2015 3:41:00 PM
Thanks so much, Nayda, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - bob h
Date: 10/9/2015 9:49:00 PM
Im afraid the "young'ns" are not going to recognize most of the old favorites. I went on a journey with you Mr Bob..I was in love with Johnny Mathis..oh my. I give this top honors ...BG
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Date: 10/9/2015 5:49:00 PM
G'day Bob... just spent half a day listening to John Denver. Like you, modern music does nothing for me apart from having me cringe - nice bit of nostalgia Bob - Lindsay
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