golden oldie

A form of entertainment, especially a song, that was very popular in the past and is still enjoyed by many people. I love listening to the golden oldies. It takes me back to a simpler time.

golden oldie

1 an old song or film that is still well known and popular. 2 someone who is no longer young but is still successful in their field. informal

golden oldie

A recording, film, or other entertainment item that was once very popular and is still admired. This slangy term was born in the 1960s and originally applied to phonograph records but soon was broadened. For example, “I always do my aerobics workouts to tapes of golden oldies.”

See also: golden, oldie

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The team has undergone rigorous training in Bahrain under Jim Rowark, the highly experienced Golden Oldies coach.

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"We would like to send a special thanks to all of our sponsors, especially Lucey Electrical for the personalised kit, and to all those kind people who both donated sports kit and clothing," a spokesman for the Golden Oldies said.

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Jim Rowark, the staunch and highly-experienced Golden Oldie coach, has been conducting regular twice-weekly coaching sessions so players will be in peak physical shape and condition when the tour starts.

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It was here he also discovered the Golden Oldie concept.

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