Leon Bridges is making music in Texas that lends itself to a time period some call “The Golden Age”, but we know even in that period of time in U.S. history the reality was far from bright. The Korean War ushered in the decade that closed with Sputnik, The Vietnam War, and “The Day Music Died”.

Just as in any time period, the music that was created speaks volumes about the social climate. From the easy pop of Perry Como to the inception of Stax Records, there were clearly different versions of the same story. The songs told stories about our cars, our jobs (or lack there of), our good times, our bad times, their war, and love.

But let’s face it, we’re confronting our own realities now. So these days musicians write songs about our cars, our jobs (or lack there of), our good times, our bad times, war, and love. So let Leon Bridges take you back to time that seems so simple, yet complicated, and true.

Leon Bridges is currently in the studio and has posted video updates to his Facebook page.

*Featured photo from Mick Management.