Last night, through the magic of music
I traveled back in time
To the 1960”s, to my high school days
Dating, dances, the sweet exhilaration of youth
Last night I attended the “Happy Together” concert
That has been touring for years
Bringing back wonderful memories for millions
Last night is was artists of the 60’s
And I was truly in heaven again
Music was such a big part of my adolescence
And there they were
Live, on stage, singing, dancing,
Playing with such exuberance
The Cowsills
The Vogues
The Buckinghams
The Association
The Turtles
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap
I was in the front row, 8 speakers blaring in my face
Clapping, singing, ‘til I was hoarse, dancing in the seat
Song lyrics in my head that I’d never forgotten
And just like me, the arena was filled with boomers
We had all grown old together
But the music was as young and fresh as the day it was born
And those who created it
May be in their 70’s now, gray hair, glasses, wrinkles
But the voices are strong and the energy infectious
Each group may be a member or two light
A reminder that nothing goes on forever
But those who remain will never be diminished
For almost 3 hours the world, with all its troubles
Did not exist, and I was that teenager
With all of life’s possibilities before me
Then the finale, the cheering, whistles, bows
And it was all over, time to go home
But the feeling stayed with me
Like the mist of a dream that lingers upon waking
It’s true, Old Rockers never die
They just keep touring
They’re there to remind us of who we were
And still are inside
Thank God!
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Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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Bella may you always be a teen at heart,awesome write and can relate,you take care,poem on
Thank you my friend, we'll all keep rock'n on. You take care to.
Your words are so true. I loved sitting next to you at the concert and for the last 52+ years. Love you, Sweetheart.
I had my best friend and the love of my life sharing this experience with me, it couldn't have been better. Love you to Sweetheart!
Good write Bella.
Thank you my friend for reading!
Dear Bella music has always been a passion for me. I too grew up in that era, but I found with age, that my musical interests have spread to all types. Like poetry music can move the soul and keep us young.
Thank you dear friend for reading and your kind comments. A love of music is a wonderful thing to share. Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face.
I suppose you just have to look at the Stones, who still sell out stadiums. You feeling young again and raring to rock.
Rock on my friend. If they keep this up we'll never die. Thank you for reading and commenting.
You just brought music to my ears .. I can totally relate to every word .. indeed it wasn't that long ago I spent the entire weekend from Friday evening through till Sunday afternoon at the local Butlins Holiday Camp watching back on back so many of my musical hero's playing live .. Still going strong from as far back as the 60's .. Yeah' you really got me going Bella .. Bless ya .................... Neville 🙂
Thank you my dear friend for those wonderful words. I've been singing the oldies in my car ever since the concert. We go back Oct. 1 to see a Beatles tribute band. I saw the real thing live in '67 at our baseball stadium, only this time it won't really be the Beatles, and I probably won't be screaming. Rock on!
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