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One of my best memories ever!.True legends

Such talent and Music is rare and will stand the test of time.

Love you guys. Hope to meet again sometime. But in a much better place. RIP.

 

 

How Many In The Four Tops?

I may be gormless
And it may be true
But just how many were there In the band?
I forgot
So I'm asking you?

Their beautiful music is a gift to me
And a part of my life growing up
And made my own history 
Sweet as Sugar Pie honey bunch
And so savoury

I recall as a wisp of a child
Playing their albums until I almost wore them out
Sneakedly and secretly
When my older Blister
Was out or at work
 If she had found out
She would have killed me
And gone completely berserk!

As princes they wore the wonderful Motown crown
I even got to see them perform on stage
In Sheffield UK my own town

My workmates and I were so excited
We got so carried away
A ''woman'' behind us
Told us off and to shut up!

"'I've come to hear and paid to see them Not you!"
I got the impression she was angry
And realised it was true

The concert will stay in my heart forever
And when it's recalled will always makes my heart smile
Such talent like theirs  is very rare
And never goes out of style

After the wonderful concert was over 
I thought I was in a dream 
That had now come true
And such a treasure
As I had never knew
I ran to the front of the stage
And shook all their hands
And never washed my hands for a week or two

Long gone but not forgotten sadly
They are apart from one as I know
Are at rest
They and their music will live on forever
Because they were the best





Peter Dome©2024.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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February 28, 2024 at 11:37 AM
I am sure you are not gormeless.. a great tribute, I have missed your poems and humour..
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February 29, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Awe bless. Thank you so much. Missed you too, and your talent. Hope you're ok. Take care. Sorry got to go, to write a song before I forget it.Pete.
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