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My soundtrack: Honky Tonk Women…

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Way back in 1989 or so, The Rolling Stones released Steel Wheels and went on a worldwide tour. I was one of the ones lucky enough to go to one of their concerts. I remember this one pretty clearly except some of the people who happened to go with me. I do remember a couple of my friends, Steve and Mark, coming with us, mainly to see the opening act of Living Colour. Who were awesome by the way. However, when the Stones came out, they must have gotten bored and not known the songs (how can you not know their songs?) because they fell asleep. Yes, it was rather shameful and I tried to deny I was with them.

Anyways, one of the songs I remembered the most was Honky Tonk Women. When the music started, these giant balloons of women on both sides of the stage blew up. It was awesome. I just remember the entire stadium (the old Vet Stadium in Philly) was in an uproar and we were singing the song as loud as we could. I have to admit I think that was the most fun I had in a while.

I was trying to find a good video, unfortunately I couldn’t find a good one. You’ll have to excuse me. I’ll update this post when I do find one.

My Soundtrack: Linger

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You know, I still don’t know when I first heard this song. The song was first recorded in 1993, so I suspect I probably heard this song first while I was stationed in MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

When I hear this song, no matter what mood I’m in, I guarantee most of the time I will get cheerful. There’s something about this song that just reminds me of good times.

I mentioned in 2008 that it reminded me of a time spent in Philly. But honestly, I am starting to think that it just reminds me of good times, no matter where they were.

I admit that a lot of my good times were spent going to concerts in Philly, eating with my friends in all the diners in Jersey. Especially Golden Dawn on Rt. 38. Is that diner still there? I know Olga’s was closed down, which was kinda sad to me. We went there for a mini reunion, which was Really cool. Getting to see some of my old friends was very awesome. At a diner even. Sometimes I think a lot of my youth and good times were spent just talking away in a diner.

I admit though some of those times were rather bittersweet. I think that’s why I am reminded of these times when I hear this song. Of course, this could be just a bunch of babble. Regardless, as usual, I have included the video for your viewing pleasure. I hope it gives you some enjoyment, as much as it gives me.

Video after the bump.

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My soundtrack: Pop Song 89…

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I Totally remember the GREEN tour. We all went to this concert, “the gang” and we had a blast. I remember a bunch of us going to this concert, and I think it was when I first met Kate (at least I think so). I don’t know why I remember it like this.

I remember we were dancing in the aisles of the Spectrum, which is no longer called the spectrum, I believe. I’m sure old school philly-ites still call it the Spectrum, but it’s known as the Wachovia Center I think? Perhaps someone from Philly can set me straight since I live on the opposite side of the states now. Anyways, we were in the aisles dancing just like in the video. I Totally remember that and I remember I didn’t feel like a dork at all. Which was a change.

I think this concert may have been my first “real” concert. I say “real” because I had seen a number of concerts at Six Flags Great Adventure when I worked there. I heard Bon Jovi at GA too. I say “heard” because I was working and the concert stadium was very close.  But I digress.

I don’t remember if I knew what to expect from my first concert in a real concert stadium, but I was reluctant to have any fun I think. I remember that much. But in the end, I had a blast. I think that might have been one of the best times I ever had, and that’s saying something because I’ve had a lot of fun in my life.

It just wouldn’t be a soundtrack for my life if I didn’t at least include the video for the song. I remember there was a lot of controversy about this song, something about the nipples and Michael Stipe just had to show his. It was pretty damn funny I think.  Enjoy. (yes, there is an ad before the video – live with it, you can wait to see the video) Video after the bump.

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Memories of New Jersey

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The other day, Diz mentioned that I dissed New Jersey. Yeah, OK, I admit it, I dissed the state of NJ. But you know what, of all the horrible experiences I had growing up and living there, there was quite a bit of great times. A lot of my friends still live there. Although I’ve lost touch with a lot of them. But I keep in touch with enough to keep somewhat up to date.

But I thought that I’d point out the good times about New Jersey.

The Shore. If nothing else, I will never forget the shore. Of course, when I say the shore, it could mean any of the beach points. It could be the Boardwalk, it could be Long Beach Island (LBI), it could be Asbury Park, it could be Sleazide (Seaside – Meet me at Lucky Leos! is that sign still there?), and it could mean Wildwood. It could mean any of those places. But to most Jersey-ites (well at least the ones I know), it’s collectively known as “The Shore”.

Memories of the shore come with things like Salt Water Taffy, Funnel cakes, Gyros, (notice all the food?) as well as the rides and most importantly, the Tram Car (“Watch the Tram car please!”). Wow. You can’t replace those memories with anything else. If you’ve ever heard the song “Under the Boardwalk”, then yeah, that’s exactly right.

Cheese-steaks and Hoagies. While people will immediately think of Philly when it comes to cheese-steaks and hoagies, it’s not only in Philly that you can buy these things you know. I Totally love Pizzasteaks in particular. It’s basically a Cheese-steak with pizza sauce on it. Pretty simple. I Totally love Hoagies. While I always get Roast Beef Hoagies, I sometimes decide to get an Italian Hoagie just to feel nostalgic of “home”.

There are more things that I Really loved about NJ, I just can’t think of them right now. Although I have to admit a lot of good things about NJ was the food. I’m just a food fanatic though. I’m sure Diz might like to point out a few things.