Songs Of My Youth

Goldfinch60



Into the Jazz Club we went

Not knowing what to expect,

We were to be told a story,

A story about Lonnie Denegan

A group that I remembered,

Remembered from my young years.

They came onto the stage

Started to play and sing

And took me back,

Back to those wonderful days,

Days of rock and skiffle,

Days leading into my teenage years.

I knew all the songs

And was singing away so happily.

Such a wonderful evening

Bringing joy to my heart

And memories to my mind.

The time just flew by

And the show was over

And I walked out of the club,

Walked out a very happy man,

Singing those songs,

Those songs of my youth.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 1st, 2024 01:08
  • Comment from author about the poem: The group was led by Warren James Guitar and banjo with Baby Jools - Drums, Alex Clarke Saxophone & Clarinet, Jim Swinnerton, Double Bass and they were all fabulous and we heard the story and the songs of how Lonnie Donnegan became a legend.
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  • orchidee

    'Proper' songs, not like garbage of some songs today?
    Not that I mean my 'poem-songs'. But I do ruin the songs if I sing them. lol.

    • Goldfinch60

      Very true Orchi.

      Andy

    • Cassie58

      Oh my old manโ€™s a dustman, he wears a dustmanโ€™s hat, he wears cor blimey trousers โ€ฆ. know all the words Andy. I was brought up on Lonnie Donnegan. I bet you had a wonderful evening. Have a great day. Thanks for the happy memories.

      • Goldfinch60

        "...and 'e lives in a council flat".

        Yes I too remember all the words as well Cassie, we had a great time,

        Andy

        https://youtu.be/ODEShfdxoR0?si=mnPVhzGbESdCPO6j

      • sorenbarrett

        Familiar songs, familiar times. A most fun read Gold. Thanks for the memories.

        • Goldfinch60

          They certainly were soren, thank you.

          Andy

        • John Prophet

          Beautiful work!!!

          • Goldfinch60

            Most kind John, thank you.

            Andy

          • Thad Wilk

            Awesome poem
            and mem'ries penned! ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽถ ๐ŸŽถ
            Glad you had such a
            good time my friend!! ๐Ÿ‘
            Best regards โœŒ๏ธ Thad

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Thad, much appreciated.

              Andy

            • Teddy.15

              You truly put every type of music on a pedastal just where the great music should be. ๐ŸŒน I'm smiling away dear Andy, your heart is full of love for music and it's so joyful to feel your happiness.

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you so much for your wonderful words Teddy. As you know music has been with me all my life and forever will be.

                Andy

              • Dan Williams

                Music will save us all if we just let it. Nice work.

                • Goldfinch60

                  It certainly will save us Dan if only people realised it.


                  Andy

                • Accidental Poet

                  Andy, you make me wish I was there. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ

                  • Goldfinch60

                    You would have been most welcome AP.

                    Andy

                  • Neville



                    Aint it great to reminisce .. Thanks for the ride Andy .. Neville

                    • Goldfinch60

                      It certainly is Neville, thank you for your kind words.

                      Andy

                    • Tom Dylan

                      You've really captured the vibrancy of the music. A great write, Andy.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Tom, much appreciated.

                        Andy



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