Care Quote by Don McLean
“But I knew - in the old days, if a song was a good song, I don't care if it was 'Yellow Submarine' or, you know, or 'The Times They Are a-Changin' or 'Don't Be Cruel', you knew it, you know? You heard that song, and you were talking about it, and you knew it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Radio broadcast, 1972
A timeless song’s impact lies in shared experience, not its title or era.
In simple terms: Great songs connect people across time.
Value the feeling a song gives, not its name.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- listening to classics
- discussing music history
- teaching music appreciation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a song timeless?
- How do personal memories shape music perception?
Songs may be forgotten if not actively shared.