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rough his songs.I had told one of my friends that I went with that I would like to meet him, as some of his songs were inspired by Biblical references — I was interested in whether he believed in what he was singing.After the gig, we were about to leave, and she grabbed my hand and said “Didn’t you say that you would like to meet Paul?”. I had totally forgotten, and stammered “Ok”. Before I knew it, she had led me backstage, past an imposing security guard and to the door of the Band Room. We knocked, and, yes, the great Paul Kelly answered, and one of the band said “Welcome to the Band Room”.They were chilling out after their gig, sucking back on Victoria Bitter beer. I did ask him about his belief, and he said that no, the Bible was an influence through its stories, not his belief. My question had been answered. I have respected him ever since.The song that reminds me of this? “Leaps and Bounds”.Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” always brings me back to 1985, when I saw him and the E Street Band play at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It was standing room only, and I was meant to catch up with a friend there, but was unable to find him in the crowd, so enjoyed the 2 and a half hour gig by myself, meeting him afterwards.I do remember how he spoke to the

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crowd, about his experiences and life. He was, and still is, also a great story teller.Billy Joel was also at his greatest during this period, and his song “A Matter of Trust” reminds me of when I saw him at the Kooyong Tennis Stadium in 1986.This legend has a long list of great songs, and “Piano Man” brought the crowd to its feet.My parents’ gift to me for passing my HSC (Higher School Certificate — year 12) was a ticket to see Deep Purple at the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre at the end of 1984.I went with my best friend, and they played for about 2 hours, including both their 1970s and new 1980s material. I remember that they broke into a rendition of the Australian folk song “Waltzing Matilda” during their song “Lazy”. Lazy is something I love listening to to this day.I remember regretting that I wasn’t older when they were in their heyday (1972?). I also remember my friend telling me that they all had to go to the gym and eat healthily to lose weight for that Tour — is that true?In conclusion, it is great to be brought back in time when a particular song is played, to where you were, who you were with, and maybe the substances being smoked in the crowd…? (ZZ Top supported by Rose Tattoo, Melbourne’s Olympic Park, 1986…)</article></body>

Do Songs Remind you of Past Times?

When tunes stir up distant memories…

Sometimes, when a song is played on the radio, or the Concert Band I play for practices a popular tune, it brings up memories, of where I was when I first heard it, particularly if it was at a live gig, or stadium concert.

Is it the same for you?

There are several examples.

I was a teenager during the 1980s (no, I don’t feel old…), for some the greatest period of music to date, as it included great artists such as Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, the Police and Prince, to name a few.

As I am from Melbourne (Victoria), one of the first gigs I went to was a multi-band independent band gig at Melbourne University’s Storey Hall, a gig headlined by the legendary Paul Kelly, and his band The Coloured Girls.

The Band had just released their double album “Gossip”, and played for about 2 hours. Although I didn’t know most of their songs at the time, I was mesmerised, as he was a great story-teller through his songs.

I had told one of my friends that I went with that I would like to meet him, as some of his songs were inspired by Biblical references — I was interested in whether he believed in what he was singing.

After the gig, we were about to leave, and she grabbed my hand and said “Didn’t you say that you would like to meet Paul?”. I had totally forgotten, and stammered “Ok”. Before I knew it, she had led me backstage, past an imposing security guard and to the door of the Band Room. We knocked, and, yes, the great Paul Kelly answered, and one of the band said “Welcome to the Band Room”.

They were chilling out after their gig, sucking back on Victoria Bitter beer. I did ask him about his belief, and he said that no, the Bible was an influence through its stories, not his belief. My question had been answered. I have respected him ever since.

The song that reminds me of this? “Leaps and Bounds”.

Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” always brings me back to 1985, when I saw him and the E Street Band play at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It was standing room only, and I was meant to catch up with a friend there, but was unable to find him in the crowd, so enjoyed the 2 and a half hour gig by myself, meeting him afterwards.

I do remember how he spoke to the crowd, about his experiences and life. He was, and still is, also a great story teller.

Billy Joel was also at his greatest during this period, and his song “A Matter of Trust” reminds me of when I saw him at the Kooyong Tennis Stadium in 1986.

This legend has a long list of great songs, and “Piano Man” brought the crowd to its feet.

My parents’ gift to me for passing my HSC (Higher School Certificate — year 12) was a ticket to see Deep Purple at the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre at the end of 1984.

I went with my best friend, and they played for about 2 hours, including both their 1970s and new 1980s material. I remember that they broke into a rendition of the Australian folk song “Waltzing Matilda” during their song “Lazy”. Lazy is something I love listening to to this day.

I remember regretting that I wasn’t older when they were in their heyday (1972?). I also remember my friend telling me that they all had to go to the gym and eat healthily to lose weight for that Tour — is that true?

In conclusion, it is great to be brought back in time when a particular song is played, to where you were, who you were with, and maybe the substances being smoked in the crowd…? (ZZ Top supported by Rose Tattoo, Melbourne’s Olympic Park, 1986…)