A Five Year Old Reviews His Daddy's Band

Last night, toward the end of dinner, I played my old band The Reign’s album, Back from Euphoria.* It was more than just a matter of nostalgia; the band has decided to get together and do a reunion concert for the 20th anniversary of the album’s release. I thought it might be a good idea to see if I remember any of the songs. (I remembered all but two.)

Highlights from my conversation with my son:

HIM: That’s you on guitar?
ME: That’s me on guitar.
HIM: Were you good?
ME: (beat) Well, I was good for the band.
HIM: I think you’re really good.
ME: (beams)

HIM: Is that you singing?
ME: No, that’s Harold. He was the singer.
HIM: Did you sing?
ME: I sang back up with Travis.
HIM: Travis is in your carpool.
ME: No, that’s a different Travis.
HIM: Does he sing too?

HIM: Is that you singing?
ME: No, not yet.
(Repeat at least a dozen times)
ME: Hear those high notes? That’s me.
HIM: What high notes?

HIM: Did you know how to drive a car when you were in this band?

HIM: You played all loud and fast songs.
ME: No, there’s a slow song on there somewhere.
HIM: You played rock and roll, right? I like rock and roll.
ME: Yes.

HIM: I like your band better than the Beatles.
ME: O.o

I’ll admit it made me feel pretty good. It’s always nice to earn the respect of one’s son.

And then he went outside to perform his favorite Jonas Brothers songs.

Sigh.

*Yes, that's a link to Amazon.com, but you can hear the songs free at the band's Facebook page.