What really makes certain music to be termed as ageless?
Universal appeal. Western Composers from the last century that I feel will sustain the test of time include Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin and Porter. Their music has an undefinable universal appeal. I think much of the Beatles music does as well. I'm not as sure about some of the others you mentioned as much as I like them all. Bob Dylan is more of a poet trubadour than a great song writer, a good story teller definitely. Joni Mitchell the same. Pink Floyd, I doubt it. I think these people defined an era but much of their music is too dated. I'm sure many will feel I'm wrong but I'm sticking to it.
Universal appeal. Western Composers from the last century that I feel will sustain the test of time include Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin and Porter. Their music has an undefinable universal appeal. I think much of the Beatles music does as well. I'm not as sure about some of the others you mentioned as much as I like them all. Bob Dylan is more of a poet trubadour than a great song writer, a good story teller definitely. Joni Mitchell the same. Pink Floyd, I doubt it. I think these people defined an era but much of their music is too dated. I'm sure many will feel I'm wrong but I'm sticking to it.