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Notes of a Graying Rock and Roll Fan

I remember the Beatles and the first time I heard Sergeant Pepper's I remember the Doors and associate them with my sexual awakening The Association, the Turtles and the Happenings made such sweet harmonies I have now expanded my tastes and listen to classical, folk, jazz and standards But I associate the power of rock and roll with youthful energy My keyboard and harmonica standing in my apartment stand as a testament to my taste I lay back and listen to the radio tonight "Another Saturday Night and I ain't got nobody" There is a song for every mood if you look for it There is even a recording called "Too Old to Rock and Roll - Too Young to Die" The years will have their say And all songs come to an end But like phoenixes we rise each day With a song in your heart you can't go wrong Anyone out here want to join me in song?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 1/20/2017 2:49:00 PM
Great write Matthew; I'M a blues-rock musician myself- I love it all but Jimmy Hendrix rules!!
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Date: 1/20/2017 2:39:00 AM
I like the way you have made this piece transmit those elemental 'almost' feelings we have all had a brush with Matthew' also thanks for your visit and kind summation.'
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Date: 1/19/2017 9:51:00 PM
Matt, I am going senile. WAs that song one that you soupmailed me about? I will try to get to it but tonight just gotta hurry and get upstairs to make dinner at any moment!!
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Date: 1/17/2017 6:35:00 AM
Yes! the power of music to bring back memories so vividly. Great writing, Matthew.
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Date: 1/15/2017 4:21:00 PM
I love this, Matt. Unlike you, I only focus on rock and its evolution (no classic or jazz in my collections) but you are so right, there is a song for EVERY mood and for everything under the sun
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Date: 1/14/2017 9:33:00 PM
The older I get the more I like easy listening; soft rock, folk and classical ~ no more Led Zeppelin for me, lol! Can definitely relate to your nostalgic poem Matthew!:)
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