Since the young age of six, I've decided I was born in the wrong generation.
While young girls were overwhelmed with the Backstreet Boys or immitating Destiny's Child members I engulfed myself in music from the 60's. I've been listening to the Beatles, the Monkees, the Beach Boys and the Mama's and the Papa's for as long as I can remember.
I have always gawked at my mom’s childhood pictures with affection and a mere hint of jealousy. The 60’s style was so profound and apparent - qualities I feel cease to exist in the 90’s to present.
I have perpetually felt drawn to the beehives, bellbottoms, love music, shag carpets, and one mustn’t forget the platform shoes. Upon day-dreaming about these seemingly “love-peace-happy forward” times I can’t help but wonder what my kids will think of their mother’s time. Will we be the generation remembered for one hit wonders? Random style? Indiscriminate music? A generation of mix-ups and misfits?...
Movies like Now & Then have a special place in my heart, as I watched them routinely as a young girl, urging my friends to watch as well, in hopes that perhaps the 60’s would make a comeback.
So here I am, listening to "Sirius Radio – 60’s on 6"... singing along to legendary and well-recognized tunes, knowing full-well that in 2040 no one will be listening to Lady Gaga or Beyonce.
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