i felt as if i was a hundred and sixty years old , but the hope that i 'd shortly be in ivy 's black tub full of hot water kept me moving . 'it 's just like a song when you read it , ' she said . what was a man to do in such a situation ? `` the guy who did our songs at the studio . '' this area was heavily farmed , and the homes were spread out , leaving plenty of room for crops and grazing cattle . 