Today I want to take a quick look back at songs about aging and how old the people associated with the songs are now so we can get a feel for how accurately the songs have turned out for them. "My Generation" was sung by 21 year old Roger Daltrey who at the time "hoped he died before he got old"...he is now 64,I wonder if he still feels the same? Speaking of 64 Paul McCartney sang "When I'm 64" with the Beatles,he is now 72 and though he has 5 children and 8 grandchildren,none of them were named Vera,Chuck or Dave. "Changes" by David Bowie was his self imposed retirement song,he is now 68. Neil Young sang "Old Man",he is now 69 but looks older. Bruce Springsteen who looks like the pup of the bunch, is 65 and his song about aging is one of my favorites,"Glory Days". Bob Seger sang "Against the Wind",he is 69. Pete Seeger who wrote "Turn,Turn,Turn sang by the Byrds died this January at age 94.
The photos below are of Paul McCartney and his oldest grandson,a remarkable resemblance.
The photos below are of Paul McCartney and his oldest grandson,a remarkable resemblance.
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