Think many of us have personal missions later in life, as we see what lies ahead … mine was never planned … it just happened, possibly as a result of this Generations thing, trying to determine if there really are any … conclusion?

Yes there are, esp. post-war.

I got as far back with generations as 1929 to 46, 1912 to 29, 1895 to 1912. 1912 seemed a fair division as certain things were building, including Jeckyl Island and the Fed, World War but it was also clear that “half generations” also came into it.

For example, 1920/21 was highly significant … immediately post war, the great pandemic fading, couples marrying.

Look at a boy born in 1921, golden age ahead, up tempo living, all good. What age was that boy in 1939? You get my drift? After the 1929 crash and depression too …

“Half generations” make a lot of sense to me in this exploration. Look at a lad born post WW2 until maybe 1954/5 … rises out of austerity, into hope of a golden future, stability … but grounded, plus free.

1955 to 1963 though had no real world trauma, quite different to 1963 onwards … the latter were grouchy, cynical Gen X with resentment of Boomers.

Coming back a half generation before 1946 … born 1937/8 … depression, war, rationing … that must have affected them.

And we have one here we know of at Unherdables … I’m going to write to him ask if he’d write something about those years 1937 to 1946.

Then there’s 1929 to 1937 birthdate. What did they face? For someone loving the 1920s jazz, the history of eras … all this is fascinating. And part of that was my parents’ music. I don’t mean the vinyl LP collection … Sound of Music, James Last, Oklahoma …

I mean earlier … such as these two songs in this post. My father loved Richard Tauber, so he said. I was aware that Welsh male choirs were the rage too at one time. Before Vera Lynn.

What music did my da enjoy? I know he whistled Cock of the North ad infinitum. He wore cuffed hems, had a watch on a chain which went back in the vest pocket, trilby hat, carried a Gladstone bag … the one giveaway as to his origins. Worked in Bradford … commuted. Supported Bradford Park Avenue.