I went to high school in the 50's an into the Navy at 17. Traveled the world a bit, did a little mining in Colorado, worked for a carnival in California, got married in Seattle in 1967, worked for years as a craftsman and retired a few years ago. My wife of 48 years passed away a year ago this month. The music of those days reminds me of her and some good times, but more than that, this country was at that time, and I hope will continue to be the greatest place on earth. My deepest sympathy for those who missed it, or let it pass by. When you start getting close to the end of the mortality tables you begin to appreciate just how lucky you are. In one sense, we are all born to lose, but it has been one helluva ride, life is grand.
I went to high school, college, got married, and spent 2 years in Germany in the army, all in that wonderful decade of the 50''s. I am part of the luckiest generation of all time. 50''s and 60''s music will never be matched. My wife passed away last year and this music keeps me going. Ray Charles "crying time " and "born to lose " are both in my top 10. Why is that?