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How Old Does A Song Have To Be To Be "Classic Rock"?  email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961) 3 years ago

Lots of people think "Classic Rock" is all 60's and 70's, with a little 80's thrown in.

I am of the opinion that there are MANY songs from the 90's that could be termed "classic" now.

Jane's Addiction, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden...I myself would consider many of these to be "classic" now. They have stood the test of time, and are still as popular and vital as when they came out many years ago...but some of my friends say they can't be "classic" because they aren't old enough...but when I try to pin them down on how old a song has to be, I can never get a definite answer from them.rolleyes

So...what do you think? How old does music have to be before it is "Classic"?



 

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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. dawnald (24274)   ranked 46 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

At least a week... rasp
idk seriously when do you decide that a song has stood the test of time? When it ends up in an elevator? I don't know but I'd think you'd have to give it at least 10 years and lots and lots of sales.


myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961)  3 years ago

Ten years is kind of what I think...but you get the occasional music that comes out that sounds like it should be classic even though it just came out...


myLot reputation of 96/100. dawnald (24274)   ranked 46 out of 8,288 in listening to music  3 years ago

Like a certain Daughtry song that has gotten played over and over ad nauseum?

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. tamarafireheart (13724)   ranked 1,862 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

Hi MYKL,



To me 50s and the 60s are classic , I don't think 80s and 90s are as they are too modern.


Tamara

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. amybrezik (1487)   ranked 2,955 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

I was just having this same conversation the other day. The way you are thinking of it, I would agree that the bands you listed would be considered classic. However, I think there is some sort of number of years old they have to be to be considered classic. But I agree with you wish i knew hw old it had to be.

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4. myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)   3 years ago

What is a classic car, 20 yrs...I always thought of music the same way for some reason. LOL Although your criteria is a bit better, I must admit.


myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961)  3 years ago

Thing is, I used to listen to AOR...album oriented rock...but now it's all called "classic"...of course, they don't use albums anymore either...but...still


myLot reputation of 61/100. darkjedi1 (751)  3 years ago

hey :D


myLot reputation of 0/100. IDinySqueek (109)  3 years ago

Hahaha a squeelin rock star....how lovley...NOT !!

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. scarlet_woman (11395)   ranked 36 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

seems to be 20 years minimum.what it used to be,anyway.
having said that however,how the hell did britney spears get in the R'n'R hall of fame before black sabbath?


myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961)  3 years ago

I don't even wanna get started there...angry

Bratney Spears...

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6. myLot reputation of 90/100. sconibear (2988)   ranked 128 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

when the "classic rock" radio station plays a song it's considered classic rock cuz they went to school and stuff and know these kinda things.









............plus they play funny sound effects when they talk. lol


myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961)  3 years ago

Well, I put some Godsmack in my classic rock app...screw 'em...

*zoing*

*pow*

(is that how you spell *zoing*?)


myLot reputation of 90/100. sconibear (2988)   ranked 128 out of 8,288 in listening to music  3 years ago

close enough myk! thumbup

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7. myLot reputation of 87/100. fwidman (5652)   ranked 1,032 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

If it came out after 1979, it's too young to be a classic lol

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8. myLot reputation of 73/100. AnnieOakley1 (2645)   ranked 2,670 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

Well, a car is considered a "classic" after 20 yrs, so maybe a song should, too then.

So a song that came out in 1990, should be considered a "classic" in 2010, provided of course that it is still as popular and well liked and has "stood the test of time".

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9. myLot reputation of 73/100. TheGreatWhiteBuffalo (1509)   ranked 6,068 out of 8,288 in listening to music   3 years ago

A Classic like a Classic Car is a car that is 15 years old or older. Most times the car is well kept in almost new condition.

To me a Classic Song is one that will be unique to stand the test of time. There are so many songs that are re-recorded that have been done time and time again and they are truly classics.

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10. myLot reputation of 61/100. darkjedi1 (751)   3 years ago

HMmm dont know, Ive always thought about stuff being classic being at least 20 years old or older. Including movies, but hell I will hear music or see movies on AMC that are less then 20 years old and will be called classic, um what? I dont think so lol.


myLot reputation of 77/100. MYKLJ999_VERSION_2 (2961)  3 years ago

Hey, you would probably know this...if I send someone files on Yahoo messenger, where do they look for them on their computer? Will they be in the documents folder? I sent someone some music files and they don't know where to look for them...


myLot reputation of 61/100. darkjedi1 (751)  3 years ago

Oh ok thats what you meant about answre you lol.

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