Of Vinyls and Old Songs

M y siblings and I had a vast collection of music records when we were growing up. These were called LPs (long playings). The CDs nor the cassettes were not in existence then.
I still remember these records - these came in 45s - one song on each face, the 78s - I think it also accomodated one song or three maybe and the 33s. The last was the most popular one. It can hold 5 songs in each face for a total of 10 songs per album. Pero kung mga bands like Led Zeppelin with his Stairway To Heaven fame or Allman Brothers Band's In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, then one side of the vinyl might just hold two songs.
Why am I writing about these? Again the vinyl was a part of my growing up- growing old days. We used to have the soirees in High School and music was the most critical component of the gathering - aside of course from the good looking boys from the other side of the fence. Whoever was manning the turntable (phonograph) should be familiar with the music mix. How many fast songs to play followed by the slow songs.
Which brings me to this tune of the Rolling Stones - another favorite of mine. This particular song was composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. They were younger then. I had the original LP at home. I do not have the turntable now to spin the record. There is no need for it since I have the CD. It just does not sound the same though. The tune from the CD sounds too clean.
I'd rather hear the scratches of the needle against the vinyl. That would sound more rough; more real, badder to the bone. Just like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards behaving badly. Both were a part of my vinyls and old songs collection. Enjoy the music.