But those that separate the wheat from the chaff are always inescapeable of notice.

One of the advantages of having lived a long life is that a sufficient number of years have passed that allow one tolook back on them and see the past repeating itself in popular music in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. But there is something about Lil Nas X that I find very appealing-actually, there’s alot about him that is appealing, and much to be admired, starting with his unparalleled courage. What little I’ve heard of “today’s music” I haven’t cared for and I haven’t heard enough to have an opinion. Jer, I’m 73, and I quite agree with all you said.