New Standards for a New Century: Pop Music
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Greenwich Sentinel·
- April 29, 2026·
Lawrence Schulman gave a talk at the Retired Men’s Association about his expanding interests in music criticism, moving beyond Judy Garland and the Great American Songbook to a broader view of pop, classical, and “new standards.” He illustrated his point with examples from Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Amy Winehouse, George Michael, and Peter Allen, arguing that great music can transcend era and genre. He closed by urging listeners to stay open-minded about contemporary music and to judge songs by quality rather than by historical category.