What Do Frank Sinatra, Madonna, and Katy Perry All Have in Common?
Does art imitate life… or is it the other way around?
Our American culture has changed for the worse over the last 65 years… just long enough for a single generation to be born, live, work, and retire. Like it or not, we’re now in full culture rot mode.
To see this downward spiral of decency, modesty, and civility quickly unfold before your eyes in just a few minutes… watch this third-party YouTube video. It counts down the top five worldwide music hits every year from 1956 to 2019.
It shows popular music going from songs about life, love, and fun to celebrating on-screen sexuality, violence, and anger. The downward progression is amazing. It begins with artists who entertained viewers and ends with those who appear to be nothing more than self-serving narcissists.
The answer to the question above? All had top-five hits during this period and each had a huge influence on the music of their time.
Fast forward if you like…