As a teenager, I remember looking at my parents and wondering at what age would I stop caring about being current on the latest music. At the time, I couldn’t imagine ever being like my parents who were stuck in the 60s, music-wise. I knew I would always be cool and up to date.
Fast forward several years, and man… I now find myself just like them, except I am stuck in the 80s and 90s. I even find myself listening to songs that I hated back then, because at least I can recognize them. This morning I was driving along, not really thinking about anything, and was suddenly horrified to find myself humming along to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” It was on the “love songs” music station, which I find myself listening to more and more since I know most of the songs they play. I can’t open my windows anymore because I don’t want anyone to hear the cheesiness emanating from my radio.
That isn’t to say I am completely out of touch… I do also like some of the current hits. But I can’t explain it… I now prefer the old and familiar rather than trying out the new. However, parents of teenagers have told me that once my boys are teens, I’ll be more current than I want to be about music. So I guess one day, I’ll be cool again.
