Posted by Gunther Gloop on 09/24/06 21:43

Andy F Batter wrote:
> During my nan's last days, she was regularly tuned into BBC Radio
> Cambridgeshire, which seems geared-up to cater for those who want to
> hear "we'll gather lilacs" and other similarly nauseating tunes from
> the pre-war era. It's a public service that's appreciated by many,
> but were it not for the Beeb, what else would old folk have to listen
> to?

I've often wondered what people of my generation will be listening to in old
folks homes when the time comes. I can't imagine people joining in a wistful
sing-song to the tune of "I Should Be So Lucky", etc.

....or maybe there's an in-built "old folks' music" gene that kicks in around
pension-age?

-Kevin.


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