Because I'm Getting Old...

…songs about youth make a lot more sense. Maybe its because I’m 28 and my hairline is 48. But I digress…

The Parlettes’ “Because We’re Very Young” (flip side to record above ) is a doo-wop-ish gem with a back beat that knocks. I know nothing of the group, so I’m not gonna front like I do (if anyone has info about the song or its makers, please drop us a line!). Clocking in at just under 2-minutes, the tune is long enough to make its mark, and short enough to make you wanna hear it again. This is a girl-group banger with killer harmonies, thick drums, and a sweet melody. Aahhh, to be young (or at least, just not old).

Hear it here:

Rock, Rock On

I interviewed Pete Rock for Wax Poetics issue #29. We talked some history and I had him list his favorite all time records. It was a standard record rundown, but he was very generous with his time and graciously shared interesting, personal accounts that were left out of the article.


You gotta respect Pete's history and longtime hustle. If you're a fan or care about past masters, you can now read the omitted portions on Wax Poetics' website, HERE. Rock on Pete, and thank you sir.