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Monday, September 18, 2006Suddenly Seventeen
 Eric is my hero.Know where he took me on Saturday night? To the Australian Festival in Centennial Park. Know who was performing? Colin Hay. What? You're not jumping up and down with unrestrained excitement? Okay. Men at Work was my all-time, absolutely favorite band in the 80's (back when I was a twitty teenager). I had a huge poster of the band hanging above my bed. I sat in the dark and listened to Down Under over and over again -- on a 45, of course -- and played my flute along with Greg Ham. Colin Hay was the lead singer of Men at Work. Are you with me now? Eric took me to see COLIN HAY. Right. So I was a tad excited. Eric assured me that Colin would sing a lot of Men at Work songs. It's a good thing that Eric surprised me with the tickets only one day in advance; I didn't have too much time to stress about what to wear (jeans and a pink halter top) and whether I'd look like a stupid 40-something lost in a time warp (no comment). So we spread our blanket on the grass and opened our beach chairs. Eric brought me the most divine gyro and a sleek bottle of Australian water. The night was clear and just chilly enough to warrant a light jacket. The crowd was small and the setting intimate; definitely my kind of concert. (I am so not the stand-on-your-chairs-and-scream type.)  Then. There he was. And I recognized him immediately. He hasn't gained a hundred pounds or lost all his hair. No, indeed. He looked marvelous -- he's aging well. He opened his mouth and began speaking and -- holy cow, it wasn't an Australian accent! It was a fairly thick Scottish brogue. Who knew? I never heard the guy speak before. And yes. I danced. Not until the end, when people started moving toward the stage in anticipation of the song everyone was waiting for (Down Under, of course). Finally, after twenty-four years, I was able to dance without inhibition to my Favorite Song Of All Time. I was so close to Colin that I could have leapt onto the stage and put my arm around him. No, I didn't do it. But I kept my eyes on him throughout the entire song. And...he looked at me. Colin Hay looked at me! Not a passing glance, but a full, five-to-six-second eye meld as he sang and played. Colin Hay looked at me and sang Down Under. What 80's girl could want more? Yeah, I know. He was thinking, "Check out the aging teeny-bopper in the pink shirt. Someone needs to take her home. Quickly." What an absolutely fabulous night. I've got the best husband on the planet, and he knows he's "in good" right now. That might explain why he plopped onto the sofa for a nice nap while I cleaned the kitchen and went grocery shopping this afternoon. And why he and the boys left to go fishing while I made the macaroni salad and dessert for this evening's picnic. I think I'll let him get away with it for a little while. Any guy who takes his wife to see her "teen idol" on a beautiful, late summer evening deserves some leeway. Why, I'll even forgive him for peeing under a tree on our way back to the car. (Sorry, sweetie. You didn't really expect me to blog about this without mentioning the grand finale...?) Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? You better run, you better take cover... |
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15of my readers are feeling chatty:
LOL! Especially the peeing part! My all time favorite when I was a teeny bopper was Bon Jovi. They were here this spring. Cheez did not get me tickets. Even after several not so subtle hints. By the time I found out though, it was sold out. Sad days for me. (Ok, we were broke at the time, but still...I REALLY wanted to go! ) And all this after I surprised him with Howard Jones tickets for Valentine's Day. And he even got to have him autograph a cd.
Yeah...It's hard letting go! LOL Luv you anyway Davy!
Too funny, Jill. What a terrific evening with ERic. And dancing under the stars to your favorite singer. Can't beat that. If you're in the mood, check out the interview on my site...a good author talking plot!
*sighs dreamily* ahhhhhhhhhh :) (except for the peeing. LOL my hubby goes behind the tractor haha)
I am not a monster
I always liked that song especially the part about "he just smiled and gave me a vegamite sandwich." When it fiurst came out, I had no idea what vegamite was, and I took it that the 6 foot 4 guy that was full of muscles punched him in the mouth. LOL
Drama,
Howard Jones? I love that guy. I saw him a few years back at an 80s retro concert.
How about:
"You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin."
"You can build a mansion, but you can't live in it, you're the fastest runner, but you're not allowed to win."
Awesome!
Dear Jillian,
Before it become news around the water cooler, I would request that you retract the statement concerning your husband urinating on a tree.
It is probably already too late and I am sure I will see an email referencing this post tomorrow.
Thanks for the fun in the stars with Colin baby. He looks old. :)
If anyone wants my version of the night click on over to:
http://www.thebloggingboss.com
Eric
Not sure why, but it makes me think of blue glasses...
Sounds like a great time! I've told my boys to hit the tree a few times. WINK!
When nature calls.....
Colin Hay is a great solo talent. I saw him perform on some television concert a little while ago and thought he was just great. Sounds like a great show.
Sorry I've been MIA lately. Trying to get back in the swing.
You had me right up until the peeing under the tree part LOL
Glad you had such a fantastic night.
I'm laughing at Wendy's comment - I was getting all gooey about how sweet and romantic dear Eric is ... 'till the tree. LOL!
I can so relate to this, Journey and Def Leppard are playing at the Borgata tonight and I would practically severe a limb to go, except I'd feel so pathetically 12 again, and who wants to go back there?
I think I could handle it but Mr. Lyons won't go, he says studies show that Caoimhe could go def, er deaf. :-P
doh, sever...sever a limb!
Sorry, must have been that whole chuse thing.. ;-)
does anyone have the flute music for land down under??? i am really keen to get it, but cant find it anywhere. would really appreciate it!!! Jaz
email: jaz._@hotmail.com
Hey my names Chaz and I'm 16, I've just completed my grade 8 AMEB exam and I'm also looking for "land down under" flute music. I've searched everywhere. IF someone knows where to get it, or even has it, could you please email me!
Chazy354@hotmail.com
Thankyou so much!
Chaz xo
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