80s Band

In the old music hall

close your eyes

 

let that East Coast sound

take you back to yesterdecade…

 

peek at the crowd

with bygone-shaded eyes

 

before marriage and mortgages

before babies and biopsies

before life painted their dreams

with wide brushstrokes of reality

 

and when the homeboys play

their almost-hit,

still giving everything they’ve got…

 

be sure to sing along

Author's Note

Went to see a buddy in a band this weekend...

Reviews

[Jack...]

I do remember those days my friend. very nicely penned Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Good days, they were - and it's fun to reminisce... Thanks, Jack.

[Lyn Anderson]

This is so cool. All those 80s one hit wonders ...

[Rita L. Sev]

They were great - and this local band - they came so close! Thanks, KL!

[Tate Morgan]

Oh what Id give to take that ride again. Wouldnt you

[Rita L. Sev]

Some parts, yes. Others, not so much... Lol! I do love going to see the band, though, and breathe in the nostalgia!

[Tate Morgan]

yeah the days of youth

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Every band starts out a garage band.. nothing like that hungry hard edge sound. Cause when they get big they polish their sound and it is never the same. Fun little poem

[Rita L. Sev]

This group has stayed hungry (unfortunately for them, but good for the fans who love them...) :) Thanks, Dale!

[Lydia Shutter]

There is a deliciously melancholy melody playing through your lines in this one, Rita. ......before marriages, mortgage, and biopsies....you know it. Music brings us back to a better time and we almost believe we are still that young when we hear it. Oh, yes, sing along....and sing loudly! Loved this. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Lydi - you got exactly what I was going for with this one.

[SteveB]

We of "a certain age" can appreciate this. Back when life was far simpler but we too rushed to know it. I particularly liked that it was an "almost hit", which makes the nostalgia all the sweeter.

[Rita L. Sev]

In the Philly area, everyone knew the song... it came soooo close to "making it"! Good to see you, Steve.

[TL Boehm]

Yup. I think I am still stuck in the 80's. This one made me smile - and ache a little too. Well done.

[Rita L. Sev]

You being an 80s songstress yourself, I knew you'd appreciate this, Tammy! Thanks!

[Marie]

I'm as far from the East Coast as it's possible to get im America. BUt I can feel the nostalgia...

[Rita L. Sev]

There is a definite "East Coast" sound... but the nostalgia is the key... Thanks, Marie.

[Pryde Foltz]

I was a durannie, myself. Who am I kidding. I am a durance. Brings it back, Rita; brings it back.

[Rita L. Sev]

Gotta love those trips back in time... Thanks, Pryde!

[The Nude Writer]

Hehe :) I missed the 80's.. But I'm not sure I'm sad about that =p
Still a very fun poem :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Sophie!