Someone may want to get in touch with Don Mclean because the music may have actually died this time.

We are undoubtedly in a drought for quality, original music. Rap currently dominates the air waves of America and there is nothing inherently wrong with that; rap can be a work of art.

However, calling this modern age of mumbling phrases regarding either, drug use, sex and money art would be false.

This generation of musicians doesn't have anyone who can hold a candle to the greats like Elton John, The Beatles, Journey, The Eagles, and The Rolling Stones just to name a handful.

Music in this era told a story and could create real emotion for the listener. Songs like "Candle in the Wind," "Easy," and "Imagine" can elicit a level of emotion and thought that is unique to each listener.

These songs mean something a little bit different to everyone, and that is one of the hallmarks of a great work of art.

The newest of those three songs, "Candle in the Wind" came out in 1997 and was just covered in one of the biggest Spotify releases of 2018. "Imagine" was recently remastered in 2010 and remains one of those songs that everyone knows the words to. "Easy," released in 1977, was recently featured in the movie "Baby Driver."

I find it hard to believe that in 20 years we will be hearing today's music covered by future artists or featured in major Hollywood blockbusters. Will there be a few survivors?

Yes, a few great songs will rise to the top and survive the test of time, but not at the volume of the 70's and 80's.

If you are someone whose music library only consists of whatever came out last, or is played the most on the radio, then i implore you to explore the greats of before our time. It will not ruin you for today's music, it will merely expose you to a new world of music to enjoy.