It's interesting how far we've come. Even well into the 20th century, it was still possible for a teenager to compose a "hit." For example, "Lush Life" by Billy

It's interesting how far we've come. Even well into the 20th century, it was still possible for a teenager to compose a "hit." For example, "Lush Life" by Billy Strayhorn. If that's changed, which wouldn't shock me, it's probably due to the consolidation of the music industry, making it more conservative.