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I'm constantly surprised at how many cultural conventions are mysteries to modern generations.

One of the more amusing episodes for me, was when my daughter discovered this great group: The Beatles.





> I'm constantly surprised at how many cultural conventions are mysteries to modern generations.

Some of my law students are only dimly aware of Jerry Seinfeld. And when I play a bit of the organ solo from Procul Harum's 1967 Whiter Shade of Pale (to illustrate a copyright-royalties point), I'm lucky if one person recognizes it.


There used to be an ad for a radio station back in the 80s where a girl says, “Mom, did you know Paul McCartney used to be in a band before Wings?”

I think I remember that.



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