Michael Ramel Poet Couplet

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**This real life event happened in 1980

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Thinking About Back in Black

Michael Ramel

Thinking About Back in Black

(If I hadn't walked past my older brother's bedroom door
I wouldn't have realized that I needed some more)**

Ladies and Gentlemen, his time came much sooner 
Then we could have imagined, now mourning this crooner
On the verge of this pinnacle, about to be on top
I speak of the memorial of one Reginald Belford Scott
Just a statement to the world with this cover
Simply to let us all know they need time to mourn for their brother
All colors, no colors, none segregated
Black placard venerated
From the opening bells tolling, decibels reverberated
To the ending with a rock n roll sermon elevated
A power punch with this Nineteen Eighties driller (all killer no filler)
Now the second bestselling album to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
Yes, it’s plain with an embossed band’s logo
It’s a value (not a hue) as far as artists go
It leaves much to our imaginations
I think that’s on purpose, to allow ruminations 
So, here’s some peace for all those who lack
Wait for the headlines, we will be “Back in Black”

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Gary Radice March 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM So glad they didn't break up after the death of Bon Scott as I believe they were on the verge of doing so. An album cover that mourned a singer and an album that was a fantastic tribute. 50million sales or thereabouts?? Wow! Your words do it justice Michael. Cheers - Gary Michael Ramel March 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM Thanks Gary....Tragic yes....I am biased I like Bon over Brian, but I can't imagine Back in Black with Bon's voice, and the summer of 1980 with all the Boom Boxes screaming out Back in Black (although I think most of the lyrics were written by Bon because all his notebooks full of lyrics have strangely disappeared, hmmmm?). I appreciate the comments.