The sixties

Some memories of those good times, bridging the late 50's and early 60's in England.

The sixties, oh what lovely years, oh what lovely times, and, oh those joyous tears.

When we realised the ways, of thick silk socks and bones and stays,
That held those corsets very tight, and not an ankle ne'er in sight
Were gone! Light shone, long skirts were gone!
Short skirts and petticoats,
And legs to show. When 'Daisy doats'
Was never sung, 'cos The Rolling stones had just begun.

The sixties, oh what lovely years, my legs to show and young my years.

Those teddy boys, with crazy hair, that took us out and to their lair
With Juke box music heard afar, with 'burning bikes' and burning tar,
With all the noise and flashing lights, and all the 'oldies' cry "what sights!"
But listen Ma...and hear us shout....we're here to stay....and stays are OUT!
It's Jiving now and Rock and Roll, your time hath ended, your bell doth toll!
My stocking's fine, my skirt is short my boyfriends 'drains' are nice and taut.

The sixties, oh what lovely years, my legs to show, and young my years

The sixties was a time of change,
A time for for girls to be 'free range',
A time to help the world move on,
A time for love a time for song.
A time to live, for all to be,
In peace and share equality.

Author's Note

'Drains', yes....boys in the sixties in England wore 'drainpipe' trousers....very tight and very sexy. Hmmmmm

Reviews

[Woody]

Ah, the sixties! Aren't they called the "Golden" sixties? Young people, the clothes, the music, the hobbies. Another era.
A lovely walk down memory lane.
Personally, the sixties bring to mind "the Beatles", best band ever. But the times they are a-changing.
Lovely write.

[Daffy]

Thank you for this review Engluva. Your English is excellent. If an Englishwoman were to write such words and grammar, she would indeed be well 'schooled'. May I ask if this word describes your fist language? الدارجة

[Woody]

yes, you may and it does. You obviously can speak and write it.

[Daffy]

No, not at all. One word does not make a language....however, I do find Arabic itself fascinating, and it is on my 'must do' list. I am assuming that your local language is based on Tunisian which is based on Arabic. Is that correct? Please put me straight on my understanding. Once again, your English is excellent, Engluva. Daffy

[Woody]

thanks again Daffy. yes, you got it right. all the Arabic dialects in the world stem from classical Arabic which is taught at school.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Oh I remember the sixties. We really did think we could change the world and everyone felt so free. What happened!

[Daffy]

Maybe grew up, ....such a shame, but what memories we have!

[icelandicblue]

It sounds like fun and freedom from the tight grip of convention. I was a young kid in the 60's so I watched all the teenagers hike their skirts, listen to loud music and dance around. I didn't have the words then but free spirits is a most apt description.

[Samuel Dickens]

How wonderful. Even though our sixties were lived in different countries, the spirit was the same. It was a time of change, and so I believe, a time of awakening. Despite the horrors of war and assassinations here in the US, there is much that I remember with fondness.

[Daffy]

You're soooo right, thanks for your words Sam, welcome as always.

[Beccy]

My dad is a sixties child. I still remember when I was very young, him showing my sister and I his pair of frayed, but very treasured bell bottom jeans. I bet he's still got them hidden away somewhere.

Beccy.

[Daffy]

Ah, yes, bell bottoms. They remind me of those lovely sailor boys, coming on leave...

[R J Askew]

Brilliant recollection. I love it.

[Daffy]

Thanks for the time to review this. It is appreciated.

[R J Askew]

My pleasure *bows*

[Ken Simm.]

I thought if you remembered the sixties you wern't there. The late sixties hippydom were more my thing but I still remember drains and winklepickers and bryllcream. I actually wore it to school. Oh joy.
Just needed some nostalgia like this today. How about Bert Weedon? And mini's, skirts and cars. And Mary Quant. And films like Blow Up and the Italian Job and a hundred other things. All in black and white.
Loved this.

[Daffy]

Michael Caine, Alfie...The Kinks..., Mick Jagger...Nylons at 3/11 a pair,.... Woolworth sweets, Coffee Bars, the new Cappachino with froth,..waiting for a bus in the rain.....Tony Hancock...oh, where are they all now?

[Ken Simm.]

PVC boots and threepenny bits. Macs meaning raincoats and clear plastic umbrellas. Fog......the corner shop.......dogems. Blackpool rock........The first Dr Who.......Juke Box Jury......Vimto with a flat staw.

[Daffy]

Yes, it was David Jacobs, pressing the buzzer or the bell, and who was dumb enough not to be able to tell Stork Margarine from butter....Jimmy Young. Omo washes whiter, and my soap called Camay is a guaranteed to make my day. Also you would do anything to bring me my Black Magic, as long as I did not wonder where the yellow went when I cleaned my teeth with pepsodent. A nine inch screen in a five foot high box to watch Champion the Wonder Horse, if the bob hadn't 'run out'. Thanks for sharing Ken. Lol Daffy

[Vidya Bacchus]

Oh my lady Daffy this is exceptional.I saw your images dancing before me .You are truly a lady of the sixties .

[Daffy]

How sweet of you to say so, Vidya. Thank you.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome dear lady :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome dear lady :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome dear lady :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome dear lady :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Where can I get some free range girls?

[Daffy]

Well, that is difficult for me to say these days......thanks, Baby, for

[Daffy]

the review. I'll need to take advice on the answer.....

[A. Amos]

The sixties was a time of change,
A time for for girls to be 'free range',
A time to help the world move on,
A time for love a time for song.
A time to live, for all to be,
In peace and share equality.

God Daffy this poem wants to be with you in sixties, with gel back hairs.... The colorful clothes..girls like fresh roses..simple life no gadget at all:) one of your best work... Infact you should write a short story about that era.... Guess would be amazing.

[Daffy]

Hmmmm, I have recently thought of writing short stories, and yes, the sixties would make a great topic. I have never tried before though. Thanks for the kind words.

[A. Amos]

Write a classic which later turn into a block buster hollywood movie.. I know you can do that so all the dear friend..

[Daffy]

Well thank you for the confidence that you give. I will let you know how I get on, and we can both go together to the 'premiere'!

[A. Amos]

Consider it a date:)