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.I’ll admit it made me feel pretty good. It’s always nice to earn the respect of one’s son.
ME: O.o
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.
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Nice guitar work, especialy on "Cold Desert Wind." Not a fan of the vocals, though. I will have to disagree with your son, on the whole; The Beatles win the match in my mind.
ReplyDeleteI remember listening to this album over and over again when I was a little girl (must've been 10 or 11). I was so proud of my big brother!!! I liked the slow song - "Dancer" best because, well, I was a girl. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear some of the later stuff too. Enjoy listening to the album with your 5 year old...I'm not even sure I can get my 19 year old to the show.
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