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Concert In West Germany

On the bluffs above the Lorelei Rock, Overlooking the Rhine River near Bingen, Is the Lorelei Ampitheater. While stationed in West Germany, Towards the end of the Cold War, I saw there an awesome concert. The main band was one of my favorite bands-- Possibly the best band America ever produced (The only band that ever gave the Beatles any competition anyway). Cheerleaders from the University of Nevada Las Vegas Strutted and danced on stage In uniforms, sarongs, and bikinis. Rain didn't stop the show or discourage the spectators. A significant percentage of the audience were young people, Who liked the songs their parents treasured-- Songs about hot rods, love, and surfboards. The song of the beautiful Lorelei below Harmonized with the California sound above.

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Probir Gupta

Date: 6/1/2015 5:56:00 AM

A fine narrative poetry! Enjoyed reading.

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/1/2015 5:44:00 PM

Thanks for commenting.

Darlene Gifford

Date: 5/31/2015 6:15:00 PM

Hi! I enjoyed reading about the concert you once attended in W. Germany featuring the Beach Boys. My best to you...Darlene

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/1/2015 5:44:00 PM

Got it in one. Yes, the Beach Boys were the main act. I still fondly remember the cute cheerleaders dancing to Be True To Your School.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/31/2015 1:09:00 PM

You painted a great picture with your vivid description Mark - when I was much younger and lived in the Uk I travelled to Germany a couple of times to go to a concert. Good luck in the contest :-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/31/2015 5:53:00 PM

I've seen the beach boys and Brian Wilson solo - that was a sad gig he was well past his prime:-( Hugs Jan xx

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 5/31/2015 5:51:00 PM

The main act was the Beach Boys, preceded by Asia and King Creole.