Family Ties Lady Sings the Blues (1982–1989) Online

I was born in 1980, so Elyse's style of singing was out by the time I even knew what music was, but I have always loved the sound of 1960's folk music. It's beautiful, poetic, and meaningful. It represents a time when at least some people really cared about important matters.

This episode always brings me close to tears. The 1960's weren't often great for some people, but the music stood for something. More modern music just doesn't have the same values. Nobody cares anymore.

The patrons in the club where Elyse performed showed proof of that. Most of the crowd looked to be in their 30's, so you know the music she sang wasn't unfamiliar to them, but after a certain time period many people started calling folk music hokey.

I think this episode highlights where the world went wrong. Like I said, the 1960's were clearly not good for everyone, but there were people who actually stood their ground on change and also had values.

Like Elyse said, you can't go home again, and that is sad.