Paul Hardcastle – 19

• Artist: Paul Hardcastle
• Title: 19
• Year: 1985
• Format: Vinyl 12 in.
• Rating (1-10): 5
• Owner: Mary
• Acquired: 1985 – Mary got it at Tower Records in D.C. when she was working there.
• Keeper: Yes

“In World War Two the average age of the combat soldier was 26. In Viet Nam he was 19.”

Seems a little strange to be making a dance record, about Viet Nam, in 1985. Or, maybe not. I won’t be suprised if folks are singing about Iraq in a decade. Why aren’t there more people singing now?