It is sad losing people. Never understood defining your music as being from one era, instead of liking genres of music and learning about new artists, though.
mood music? ours was the B side of a recording of Rodgers Victory at Sea…loud enough that thin apartment walls did not reveal other noises. The booming of 16 inch guns from a battleship, surely aided
I had my music folder set to random last week, and Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison came up in a row. (Or more accurately, Big Brother, the Experience, and the Doors.) Kind of freaked me out.
One of my sisters-in-law and I would do this thing where there was news about a big celebrity, either doing something or their death being announced, or something about how they had died some time ago — “What? I thought he/she was still living/already dead/died some time ago.” Such is fame — it often leaves long before the end of a career, let alone a life. Another thing I kept feeling is “there goes another great one, and I don’t see anyone worthy to fill his/her shoes coming up.” Our TV stars had years of performing behind them, going back to vaudeville, radio, and/or years of movies. They had strikingly different faces, styles, characters — the stars today seem like cookie-cutter good-looking flashes in the pan in comparison. Maybe it’s just a getting-old, generational thing, but I think I could show the difference by objective measures if I wanted to make the effort.
These days it seems like I we lose another one each day. Before long there will only be “artists” writing bad poetry to increasingly redundant beats and stealing samples from the great rock and folk artists who actually were musicians and vocalists writing the great musical catalog. If people lack the imagination to write original music, then they should pay someone else to do it or get out of the business. (My rant for the day)
No nighty straps on Janis’s shoulder has my imagination thinking Arlo got lucky. The post whoopee conversation is not one I would pursue, but to each their own.
Looks like a lingering Kris Kristofferson trigger for a mortality check. Buddy Holley, anyone? Used to be airplane crashes, car crashes and drug overdose took our favorites. Now it’s ‘natural causes’. Well, if you live long enough that’s what happens. To all of us.
Our musical tastes largely gel around adolescence, so most of the artists you would connect the most to are slightly older than yourself. At a certain age this does start being a problem for everyone.
And the list keeps growing faster. I look back at my music from the 70’s and am amazed how old these guys are now. And how many have sung their last song.
SpacedInvader Premium Member 10 days ago
Add those to the number of great songs that are now on the elevator music channels. Now I really feel old.
Da'Dad 10 days ago
Janis cuddling and Arlo’s happy smile in Panel 1 and serious thoughts in Panel 4 all look like a nice after glow.
Lyrak 10 days ago
Janis (Joplin) is long gone, but Arlo (Guthrie) is still alive and kickin’.
Alias1600 10 days ago
It is sad losing people. Never understood defining your music as being from one era, instead of liking genres of music and learning about new artists, though.
Homerville Premium Member 10 days ago
too many gone. Time marches on.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 10 days ago
Is Mr. Johnson having the later years blues? Favorite band of his gone? Hope he’s ok
Rhetorical_Question 10 days ago
Out living people is part of the life cycle?
slelareader 10 days ago
But Mick and Keith keep on rollin’.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatEvenWithFlaws 10 days ago
Yes, turns out that was indeed the concept behind the final line in yesterday’s strip.
Robin Harwood 10 days ago
These days I assume that if I’ve heard of someone, they’re dead.
Ermine Notyours 10 days ago
There still are enough of them around to tour casinos and state fairs.
mourdac Premium Member 10 days ago
Yep.
klbdds 10 days ago
and always keep towels on the nightstand.
A# 466 10 days ago
Twenty-seven is a rough year to live through.
Lomax9er7 10 days ago
Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Haydn, Sousa, Berlin, Earl, Scruggs, Clark, Schickele. The list is growing.
joedon2007 10 days ago
JJ must be feeling nostalgic based on the last few days strips
Kidon Ha-Shomer 10 days ago
mood music? ours was the B side of a recording of Rodgers Victory at Sea…loud enough that thin apartment walls did not reveal other noises. The booming of 16 inch guns from a battleship, surely aided
wschott 10 days ago
At least Janis is still on the play list, Arlo.
Gameguy49 Premium Member 10 days ago
My playlist still has Willie Nelson, hang in there Willie!
mysterysciencefreezer 10 days ago
Ah, those late-night random thoughts. Lost many a night trying either to shake them loose or see them through.
ajr58(1) 10 days ago
Keith Richards’ll outlive them all.
Jhony-Yermo 10 days ago
Wonder of those dead artists . . . how many were dope fiends that died of dope overdoses? SELF INFLICTED
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 10 days ago
Most of mine are! But I like the old classics, like Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Barry Manilow. Oh, wait – Barry is still around!
Ignatz Premium Member 10 days ago
I had my music folder set to random last week, and Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison came up in a row. (Or more accurately, Big Brother, the Experience, and the Doors.) Kind of freaked me out.
BJDucer 10 days ago
Can’t help but think that this is the wrong thing to say and the wrong time to say it, Arlo.
assrdood 10 days ago
Not a fan of the new hair color!
jmarkow11 10 days ago
I know, Arlo, and the ones that are still here, I don’t want to lose
exness Premium Member 10 days ago
I’m 74 and listen to a wide variety of music. Last month I went to a metal concert.
DaBump Premium Member 10 days ago
One of my sisters-in-law and I would do this thing where there was news about a big celebrity, either doing something or their death being announced, or something about how they had died some time ago — “What? I thought he/she was still living/already dead/died some time ago.” Such is fame — it often leaves long before the end of a career, let alone a life. Another thing I kept feeling is “there goes another great one, and I don’t see anyone worthy to fill his/her shoes coming up.” Our TV stars had years of performing behind them, going back to vaudeville, radio, and/or years of movies. They had strikingly different faces, styles, characters — the stars today seem like cookie-cutter good-looking flashes in the pan in comparison. Maybe it’s just a getting-old, generational thing, but I think I could show the difference by objective measures if I wanted to make the effort.
DawnQuinn1 10 days ago
YOU are alive and that is all that matters at this moment.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 10 days ago
Feeling like Archie Bunker now. “Aw geez, put on some CLOTHES!”
CaptAmerica11 10 days ago
Starting to get the feeling that when they make the move, JJ will sign off.
Just-me 10 days ago
Not the best pillow talk topic I’v ever heard of.
NRHAWK Premium Member 10 days ago
These days it seems like I we lose another one each day. Before long there will only be “artists” writing bad poetry to increasingly redundant beats and stealing samples from the great rock and folk artists who actually were musicians and vocalists writing the great musical catalog. If people lack the imagination to write original music, then they should pay someone else to do it or get out of the business. (My rant for the day)
rbrt6956 10 days ago
2 more just last week. Have not been following the news this week.
petermerck 10 days ago
Some have shows on Siriusxm radio.
formathe 10 days ago
No nighty straps on Janis’s shoulder has my imagination thinking Arlo got lucky. The post whoopee conversation is not one I would pursue, but to each their own.
JustCause 10 days ago
Bride and I have been married 36 years. She tells me we are happy, and I believe it!
bob but I spell it backwards 10 days ago
These days I try not to think about that.
ncorgbl 10 days ago
Looks like a lingering Kris Kristofferson trigger for a mortality check. Buddy Holley, anyone? Used to be airplane crashes, car crashes and drug overdose took our favorites. Now it’s ‘natural causes’. Well, if you live long enough that’s what happens. To all of us.
Emperor Rick 10 days ago
I do some of my best…and worst…thinking at night too.
poppacapsmokeblower 10 days ago
“In Rock and Roll Heaven they have one hell-of-a band.”
ladykat 10 days ago
A lot.
fritzoid Premium Member 10 days ago
The oldest Beatle (Ringo) is still alive, while the youngest (George) is gone (of course, George was older when he died than John ever got).
Reading the room this is probably not the place for this, but The Onion ran the following a few years back:
GEORGE HARRISON DEAD – Paul McCartney Now Cute, Smart, and Quiet
“There can be only one,” says former mop-top. Ringo Starr unavailable for comment.
KEA 10 days ago
I also noticed how few people are left from my favorite TV shows of old
tomcervo 10 days ago
Schubert, Chopin, Brahms . . .
mokspr Premium Member 10 days ago
“I hear dead people…”
Nicki's ZoMcYo 10 days ago
Welcome to classical music! Those of us who like classical came to that realization long ago.
TaraDianeHarless 10 days ago
Our musical tastes largely gel around adolescence, so most of the artists you would connect the most to are slightly older than yourself. At a certain age this does start being a problem for everyone.
jarvisloop 10 days ago
Does Arlo realize how many Boomers in general are dead?
Myself, as I have written before, I can hear the knocking on the door.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member 10 days ago
And that number increases almost daily…
DDrazen 9 days ago
Also British actors who appeared in the Harry Potter films.
sincavage05 9 days ago
And the list keeps growing faster. I look back at my music from the 70’s and am amazed how old these guys are now. And how many have sung their last song.
oakie817 9 days ago
oh that’s romantic
Henry R Premium Member 9 days ago
I miss Tom Petty… :-(
raybarb44 9 days ago
And someday you will join that club also so “carpe diem”. Actually, looks like you got off to a good start though.. ….
lindz.coop Premium Member 9 days ago
Been thinking the same thing.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 9 days ago
Good night, Mr. Spouse. At our age it’s flabby fun, I’m just glad that we aren’t done.
jmbcaukd 7 days ago
I miss him, too.