JUST FOR FUN
Can You Believe Little Jeannie Called Me a Jamaica Jerk-Off
A Musical Story Challenge. Even though your sister can’t twist, she can rock ‘n roll. You looked so hip with your sexy lips, electric boots, and a mohair suit.
I always thought Saturday night’s alright, you know. We were there at the sock hop when you walked off the floor as they played your song. You left me standing there, my tiny dancer, but I’m still standing better than I ever did.
But yeah, all the girls love Alice, all the nasties. Earlier that night, I just sat there drinking elderberry wine, as you sang me a song, Love Lies Bleeding in Your Hand. But now, I think I’m going to kill myself.
I’ll never forget how you left with Nikita that night, or was it, Alice? I thought you were my Island Girl, my circle of life, and I was your rocket man. I hoped we would do the crocodile rock forever. But I had no idea you were just a candle in the wind, never knowing who to cling to when the rain set in.
I just sat there for a while watching the planes go by and thinking the train don’t stop there anymore.
Later that night, you casually strolled back in, and I said, “Look at that, the bitch is back.” So, I pleaded with you; don’t let the sun go down on me. But you just said that sorry seems to be the hardest word. How could I have known? “Will you ever love me again? You gotta love someone.”
You said, “Sure, we could pick up the pieces. We could say Hakuna Matata, no worries…you know. Why not? Then, I guess I would be the one singing the last song.”
And I said, “But could I trust you again, you little honky cat? I don’t wanna go on with you like that. Someone saved my life tonight. Didn’t he, dear? Was it Daniel or Major Tom? Lucky, he did, or you’d be having a funeral for a friend.”
Then, all I could add was, “Don’t shoot me, I’m only the piano player. I mean, I want love, but I can’t wait to be king.”
So, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, I’m going back to Philadelphia; Freedom is all I need.
I’ve always sucked at math too, Michael Whalen, but the way I see it, 343 words / 41 Elton John references = 8.35 words per reference or something like that.
Here’s the challenge if you’re interested in having some fun.
Here’s an amazing tribute to the “King of Pop” by Anu Anniah.
Here’s a sweet tribute to Eddie Van Halen by Tracy Stengel.
Here’s another Van Halen tribute by Kim McKinney. It looks like they were both missing Eddie.
How do you feel about John Denver, Melissa Speed wrote a brilliant tribute to that old country boy.
Mark Starlin threw his hat into the ring with a tribute to Led Zeppelin.
And, if you like Bob Dylan, here is Dana Sanford’s contribution to the challenge.
Julene Cole took on the songs of U2 in her challenge.
Melissa Bee takes on Ed Sheeran for her challenge.
Stephen Dalton is a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor. Top Writer in Short Story, VR, Design, & Creativity. Editor of Pop Off, Top Dalton’s Blog, 100WordStory, and SportsShorts100WordsOnly
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