What was the first record you ever bought, how old were you, and was it a 45, LP, CD, 8 Track, etc?

I don't buy many anymore either, James. Once in a while if I see a Beatles record, though, I will get it. I had all their albums at one time, but lost them many years ago. I've replaced some of them. Somehow CDs or downloading music on the computer doesn't appeal to me the same way records did. It was exciting to walk to the local record store and buy a new 45. At that time it cost less than a dollar. I feel the same about books. It's not the same reading a book on a computer. I think it's sad the local bookstores keep closing their doors.

Here's another oldie I had. I will Follow Him by Peggy March I think. I loved that song, but women's lib would've hated the lyrics:)

when i was younger my then girl-frien worked in the local record store and she would get me records half price the ones that were not sold.i never seen her for yrs the next time i saw her she was in the next bed to my wife when our daughter was born on the same day as hers.

Now that's a coincidence, isn't it? Did you tell your wife who she was? And did the girlfriend recognize you? It would've been funny if you both picked the same name for your daughters.

Does anyone have a gramophone that works and that they use? I always thought it would be a great thing to have. 

they didnt know each other at the time but they got to know each other while they were in hospital to-gether,sadly here husband died about 3 yrs ago i also knew him.

got nothing like that now brenda 2 stereo players and computer for all my music now --music is my greatest hobby.

i saw the beatles in 1962 and wasnt very impressed it was just a noise to me,gerry and the pacemakers were on the same bill they were rubbish,he ruined a good song" youle never walk alone " i have seen a few bands but only went because my mates were going.  the best i ever saw were the four seasons led by frankie vallie  johnny tillotson was on the same bill along with del shannon. ---my daughter bought my wife a beatles cd i think its still in the drawer unopened  10 yrs ago.

i prefer all the big american bands of the 40s when music was at its best,i used to run a quiz in the local pub on the old music which was a very good night.

I think you should try that Beatles CD, James. I liked Gerry and the Pacemakers, too. Ferry Cross the Mersey was a favorite of mine. I saw the Four Seasons, too, way back before they were playing the big venues. They were at a local amusement park here called Rocky Glen. Liked Johnny Tillotson, too. I'm pretty eclectic about music, though. I liked the big band era, the blues, Muddy Waters, Ink Spots, show tunes, all of it. Only thing I never really got into was country music. A few songs here and there, but not the genre as a whole.

Do you sing along when you're playing music? Does anyone play an instrument? 

When my boss suggested playing background music, I told him it wouldn't be a good idea for me, because when there is music on that I like, I sing along to it. Mind you, I manage to sing at work even without music,