When We’re 64

Posted by: Patrick James
on September 11, 2008 at 4:47 pm

Slate’s “Pensioner’s Playlist” charts the 25 greatest songs about aging and mortality. From Jimmy Durante’s “Young at Heart” to Willie Nelson’s “September Song” to LCD Soundsystem’s “Losing My Edge,” it’s a pretty solid collection—and you can listen to a number of the tracks on the page.

The Beatles’ song from which we lifted this headline, however, didn’t make the cut. Sorry, Paul.

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DISCUSSION: 4 Comments

- Posted by: nategreenwald1
- on September 11, 2008 at 6:03 pm
How about “Not Dark Yet” by Bob Dylan? That should be top 25 for sure.
- Posted by: VeniceCA
- on September 11, 2008 at 7:55 pm
If it’s good enough for the headline, good enough to mention, then it’s good enough for the list. Don’t be so smug. That said…. good list and idea. Thanx
- Posted by: Atley Kasky
- on September 12, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I’ve been really into Matt & Kim’s, Someday:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w66dL-Nejk8
- Posted by: Atley Kasky
- on September 12, 2008 at 6:28 pm
A link to Someday