slate.com — Rock 'n' roll has always been invested in a Byronic cult of blazing youth and beautiful corpses. But as tyros have turned into reunion-tour warhorses, rockers have had to come to terms with the ironies?and the indignities and the glories?of old age. Here, then, are 25 great songs about old people
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timfitz99Sep 12, 2008
Flogging Molly: "Float" "I'm a ripe old age! A ripe old age! I'm a ripe old age! That's what I am!"
ncaponeSep 12, 2008
What about Talking Heads' "Once in a Lifetime," or one of their lesser known songs "Memories Can't Wait?"
zombies187Sep 12, 2008
Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello
nick519Sep 12, 2008
absolutely. it's a recent song, too, so i'm surprised it's not on the list. one of the most poignant songs about mortality and the strength of undying love that i've heard in a long time.
dheeruyadavOct 6, 2008
what an outstanding collection of music