deepundergroundpoetry.com
Music Passion Nine
Disco Ball Two
Public, adolescent persona said
oh hell no to Disco
In private the music
I couldn’t disparage
Funk, R&B, and Soul united
formed a far out
tantalizing marriage
My square brain reminded
“dude you’re Levi’s 501’s
and the Beach Boys”
my groovin’ feet suggested
“Embrace your inner,
bell-bottomed Angels Flights,
DeBarge, and Commodores”
Ohio Players’ songs
were my grammar school favorites
their scandalous album covers
were from very nature sent
stunning naked lady shimmers
wrapped in transparent fire hose
on first glimpse I metamorphosed
from pre to full on pubescent
titular song from that disc
went something like this
FY.URRRRR...UHH OOO
FY.URRRRR...C’EST BON BON
FY.URRRRR...WOO WOO WOOOOO WOOHOO
FY.URRRRR...C’EST BON
okay so my juvenile
phonetics are a stretch
way off the actual lyric
but that’s the way I heard it
oh, and excuse my French
“ROLLERCOASTER...SAY WHAT?
ROLLERCOASTER HA WHOO WHOO WHOO!
was the other OP song I dug
until one day at recess
while playing on the slide
this little girl said,
“You know in ‘Rollercoaster’
when ya hear that scream?
Well some poor lady actually died”
I’m thinking that’s apocryphal
least I’m hoping she lied
Thrilling to the swelling strings
of Barry White
and Love Unlimited’s
“Love’s Theme”
I could distinctly hear
“There’s plenty more lovin’
where that came from sugar bear”
and who could resist
attempting to whistle
with that magical flute
played in the “The Hustle”
or not be elevated
by the thumping bass
and libidinous horn
when Herb Alpert played :”Rise”
toe tapping titillation
sensuality super-sized
I’ll admit...me and Disco we’re okay
now about Country music…
that’s a discussion for another day
Published 28th Apr 2021
Author's Note
NaPoWriMo Competition #27
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 6
reading list entries 2
comments 8
reads 610
Commenting Preference:
The author is looking for friendly feedback.
28th Apr 2021 1:05am
28th Apr 2021 2:32am
This brought to mind happy memories of line dancing cocaine and leisure suits.
haha... ohh to be a fly on that wall!.... 😂
Why did I immediately flash on the movie Boogie Nights?....
Why did I immediately flash on the movie Boogie Nights?....
28th Apr 2021 5:23am
That's right, how can I forget Boogie Night and my long lasting crush on Heather Graham. 💞
28th Apr 2021 4:54am
I'll admit that disco wasn't really on my radar all that much being born in`73 but I remember that Rollercoaster song really well... My oldest sister had her huge headphones 🎧 with the looooong cord that plugged into her very hi-tech 8track tape playing turntable, radio combo thing... lol.... I can remember her playing A LOT of disco 🕺🏻.... This really reminded me of being that young and trying to hang out with 'the big girls' (my two oldest sisters) and totally being denied.... knee high tube socks....my white roller skates with blue pom pom's on the the toe ... rainbow suspenders and really short shorts....
hahaha 😂... Also, I met Wolfman Jack once... back then.... I flashed on that too!
I enjoyed reading and the 'time traveling'
Thanks so much for sharing, BB
🌈
xoxo
-B
hahaha 😂... Also, I met Wolfman Jack once... back then.... I flashed on that too!
I enjoyed reading and the 'time traveling'
Thanks so much for sharing, BB
🌈
xoxo
-B
28th Apr 2021 5:37am
Now you have complete purchasing power...I'd say start slow, maybe with the tight shorts🙏🤠 What a wonderful memory of your sisters. I love the imagery. Thank you for sharing, dear Lady Blue.🐻💋🐻💋🐻
Anonymous
- Edited 2nd Apr 2022 3:45am
28th Apr 2021 6:20am
<< post removed >>
Anonymous
- Edited 23rd May 2024 11:45am
30th Apr 2021 1:34am
<< post removed >>
