Paul Hardcastle – 19

Posted by Tracy Sigler, December 13, 2005 11:23 pm - Permalink   

Paul Hardcastle - 19

  • Artist: Paul Hardcastle
  • Title: 19
  • Year: 1985
  • Format: Vinyl 12 in.
  • Rating (1-10): 5
  • Owner: Mary
  • Acquired: 1985 – Mary got it at Tower Records in D.C. when she was working there.
  • Keeper: Yes

“In World War Two the average age of the combat soldier was 26. In Viet Nam he was 19.”

Seems a little strange to be making a dance record, about Viet Nam, in 1985. Or, maybe not. I won’t be suprised if folks are singing about Iraq in a decade. Why aren’t there more people singing now?

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