pop

A Pop Show (written by MFB 20 August 1965 )

The news was in the paper today
"Bookings open 1st May"
It's for certain I'll be bound
To this show with a noisy sound.

In my kitty I've found enough
Of the needed paper stuff.
For the best seats in the hall
Now I feel just 10 feet tall.

In the queue where I am waiting
Many voices are debating
Where they'll sit and what they'll wear
...Gee, I wish I had a chair.

There's a plan of seating for the show
My seat's in the very front row.
All the pushing now I'll leave
'Cos I've got my ticket up my sleeve.

Time for the Show is drawing near
And I hope that I will hear
All the songs sung by the boys
Who try to sing above the noise.

In the hall the excitement grows
Spreading quickly from head to toes.
The lights are dim and there's no doubt
That many girls will faint and shout.

Number one band is really great
And an atmosphere do create.
They have the rhythm and the beat
'Cos everyone is stamping feet.

Songs are sung of certain schemes
Everything from love to dreams.
The feeling I have locked in side
Is something I no longer hide.

"More, more we want more"
Swooning girls begin to roar.
Streamers fly through the air
Aimed at those with the shaggy hair.

Some succeed and run on stage
To touch the singers who are the rage.
But the police are also slick
And get them off just as quick.

All too soon the show is done
And voices begin to speak as one.
Onto the street we begin to walk
And still we can hear the talk.

The sky is lighted by the moon
And as I walk I hum a tune
For I am feeling really bright
I did enjoy the show tonight.

It really won't be long I know
So I'll start saving up the dough.
And disregard the evil tongue
For it's only once that we are young.