We were chatting on Saturday evening and attempting to name the advantages that befall us when we turn 50. We were struggling. I suggested it was now ok to wear hats but this didn't really swing it for any one else. You also now have Saturday evenings as opposed to Saturday nights.
Later I thought about another dubious honour of being into your 6th decade- you have probably seen bands when they were actually worth seeing. I say this having noted that Morrissey was at Barrowlands on Friday and that Little Feat are in town next week.
I could also mention, as the Specials played a week back, that I was also at the first two tone tour in 1980 with Selector, Madness and the Specials all played at the Pavillion in Ayr. No ticket to show for it though.
We travelled from Gala down to Newcastle to see Little Feat. Me, Gary, Boon and Donald. At that time we all had a great love for Little Feat's first four albums. The jury was still out on 'The Last Record Album' and Lowell George's waning influence on the bands direction was evident on the just released 'Time loves a hero'.
Still to hear Mr George and co run through 'Willin','Oh Atlanta''Dixie Chicken'
'Tripe Face Boogie' and 'Spanish Moon' was a prize worth suffering even Donald's driving for.
No comments:
Post a Comment