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in the 80s before Prince launched tours, he rehearsed at First
Avenue, with no fanfare. We learned about these rehearsals via
telephone calls from a few select friends ~ on our landlines!!
a greyhound station
back in the day
a cool venue lying in wait
balanced on the precipice
Prince! Tina! The Boss!
we were the 'splurge generation'
on our feet
needing a quick fix
music our drug of choice
So much to love in that music.... and live music was something special
ReplyDeleteI have three vices (drugs of choice) caffeine, music and poetry. really liked this quad
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Prince is sorely missed, Helen. Music is my drug of choice too.
ReplyDeleteYou paint an appealing picture, even for someone who doesn't 'get' Prince.
ReplyDeletePrince was not just another pretty face. He sang plenty about revolution and probably why he put it in the band's name. Can't imagine having been able to go to those rehearsals! One of my favorites of his:
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Quadrilliffic, Helen!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, Helen! <3 That's a very healthy drug!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
David
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Great picture of Song and Dance rehearsal at 'First Avenue'!
ReplyDeleteLove this Helen. So many revolutions in music. We all have our special memories ☺️💕
ReplyDeleteTonight I am anonymous Helen ….. Christine ☺️💕
ReplyDeleteLove that last line, Helen!
ReplyDeleteLovely quadrille.
ReplyDeleteArcadia Maria
Fantastic. A musical revolution worthy of celebration.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
ReplyDeleteYep and all that via a landline!
Youngsters nowadays can't even fathom how that WAS.
Hugs,
Mariette
Those were the days! Very well done, Helen.
ReplyDeleteMusic is an excellent choice of drug, Helen! Fantastic quadrille and what priceless memories.
ReplyDeleteLove this reminiscence 💞
ReplyDeleteNothing compares to live music! Nice one, Helen.
ReplyDeleteAnd that would be Mish Anonymous 😁
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