“Old Hippie” is a song by the Bellamy Brothers that pays tribute to the generation defined by a mandatory draft into the Vietnam War. The song resonated with many listeners who identified with the character's struggles and wistfulness.

The song represents a generation that experienced many changes and challenges. This chapter is about my time in the 1970s and my husband's latching on to that decade, even though he was ten years younger.

I invite you to listen to a retrospective look back at a time before the internet, cell phones, and a sped-up, high-wired life. Instead, back then, we had a passion for nature, living free, guided by music, and not being defined by what you do for a job and how you choose to be.

Join me and Nashville recording artist Blu Waters, the voice behind the songs we feature in each episode. The same songs guide the reading from my soon-to-be-published book I’m Just a Country Song: Three Chords and Only My Truth.



In This Episode:

- What was the age of the song's character when he found some gray in his hair and thought he was past his prime?

- What do you think about the generation in front of you?

- Let's sing along with Blu as she sings “Old Hippie”

- Lyrics and chapter reading

- Teaser and quiz for episode 12 (“Your Kind of Love”)

Connect with Blu Waters:

Website - https://www.chooseyourblu.com/

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iambluwaters/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iambluwaters

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Connect with Darlene Chambers:

Website - https://fullcircles.biz/

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ImJustaCountrySong