Memory Lane

When I first began researching different types of genres for this blog, I noticed not only the change in Music Through The Ages, but the change in my personal preferences regarding music.

As a child my first memories of music were listening to my parents’ choice, the same as all children. Then I discovered my own taste, or to be honest, the style of my era. I had a crush on David Cassidy as did most girls of my age at that time ( 9 years old).Pic by KitAy

I was actually torn between him and Donny Osmond .

I then moved on to;

• The Sweet I loved their hit Blockbuster
• Status Quo Who only had one UK No.1 hit single with Down Down
• Suzi Quatro Another artist with only one Uk No.1 with Can The Can
• Slade Their best-selling hit “Merry Xmas Everybody” sold more than a million copies worldwide.
• T. Rex ‘ s  Get It On I loved Mark Bolan (shame he died so young).

I can remember dancing to them all at the local youth club disco, I loved the way these bands looked and played. I also liked the clothes they wore and thought it was great that some of the men were bold enough to wear make-up.

Another great memory I have from my childhood is watching Top Of The Pops I loved watching this show. It was the only way to see your favourite bands or singers at that time, no MTV around then. The only other music show around at the time (as far as I can remember) was The Old Grey Whistle Test. But as a child I prefered Top Of The Pops. I liked that they highlighted all the records in the charts and always played the No.1.  I also liked the dancers called Pans People.

As an adult I tend to prefer listening to more relaxing music.  I like songs that tell a story. “S A D” songs my kids call them. For example,

• The Carpenters ….. I Need To Be In Love Karen Carpenter died young, she suffered from anorexia and seemed to always be looking for LOVE.
• David Gates of Bread I love the majority of Bread’s songs, but I have chosen Take Me Now to share my sentiments on my “S A D” songs.
• Micheal Buble‘ s Home I like this song as it represents how much we all miss home when we are away.

The styles of  Music Through The Ages will always keep changing, probably, so will my personal taste. I have been around long enough to see so many changes in music, from LPs to downloads I look forward to whatever comes next.