Nostalgic Music Month Day 27 Bob Segar by Jon Hilton In my musical history, there are several chapters that have been punctuated by the music of Bob Segar. From the time I was a hormonal high school kid to becoming a “responsible” adult, there are messages in these songs which are relatable to my life … Continue reading Maiden Against The Wind
Nostalgic Music Month Day 26 David Bowie by Jon Hilton It would be hard to have a nostalgic music month and not include the decades of creative power the late great David Bowie has provided to the soundtrack of our lives. He had a shock value in the 70’s, which was really before my time, … Continue reading The Climb to Fame
Nostalgic Music Month Day 25 Jackson Browne by Jon Hilton Jackson Browne has been an icon for several generations of people. In my life, he has provided comfort in times when things didn’t go so well. But also his songs remind me of the way we live life in the United States. Much of what … Continue reading Running on American Pie
Nostalgic Music Month Day 24 Queen by Jon Hilton Today I choose the music of Queen and the late great Freddie Mercury. Not only does their music stand the test of time, it also takes me back to the late 1970’s and 80’s. They are also responsible for some of my greatest nightmares as a … Continue reading Bohemian Rhapsody Photograph
Nostalgic Music Month Day 23 Rolling Stones by Jon Hilton The Rolling Stones have been rocking for decades and the fact that they are older than my parents and still doing it is a credit to them, their music and the effect it has on millions of people. I am one of those millions of … Continue reading Gimme Shelter from Bruno Mars
Nostalgic Music Month Day 22 Steve Miller Band by Jon Hilton The Steve Miller Band has provided the soundtrack for the lives of anyone our age. They put out some of the most iconic songs of the 70’s but then never really recaptured that magic. As they tried to switch from cool rock band to … Continue reading Fly Like an Eagle on Bloody Sunday
Nostalgic Music Month Day 21 The Moody Blues by Jon Hilton In the mid 80’s I really discovered the music of the Moody Blues. It was more thought-provoking and interesting. The songs are both musically beautiful and supply a great message about life if you take the time to listen. As I have grown over … Continue reading Tuesday Afternoon in the Danger Zone
Nostalgic Music Month Day 20 Billy Joel by Jon Hilton Almost all of the people who grew up during the 70’s and 80’s had their life touched by the music of Billy Joel. His music was popular for decades and the songs have become iconic to me. It was January 30, 1987. A friend of … Continue reading Seasons In The Piano Man Sun
Nostalgic Music Month Day 19 John Cougar Mellencamp by Jon Hilton One of my constant companions, as I grew up and became an “adult” in the 1980’s, was John Cougar Mellencamp. His music was easy for a rural kid from Maine to relate to. The themes of small towns and simple stories seemed to be … Continue reading Small Town Johnson
Nostalgic Music Month Day 18 1985 By Jon Hilton Our identity is defined by our experience and no other year in my life was more important to my development as a person than 1985. It was a year of change, learning, tragedy, triumph and ultimately the first real push into the person that I became. … Continue reading 1985 Moon Dance
