Play it again sam

[carousal]

The Bowl, the Garden, I’ve played them all
Las Vegas in the September Fall
Caesars, Stardust, and the Sands
Obliging girls, the one night stands
My face on all the magazines
Penthouse keys, stretch limousines
~
Still singing through my autumn years
Though the young don’t want to hear
My greying hair is touched with blue
I sing the old songs, nothing new
Though the voice is clear, the pitch still perfect
I’m doomed to haunt the granny circuit
~
But I’ll never quit the spotlight glare
Wheel me on in my old wheel chair
I’ll sing for a dollar or one thin dime
Strike up the band, just one more time
This aging idol doesn’t give a damn
So give me the intro, play it Sam

[apocalypticjay]

Yet again the wit and brilliance of your quill has lead us on a journey of an aging 'star' in his own right. Deeply inspired piece that really makes the reader want to smile all the way through, great writing Cari you're a real talent!

[Harklight]

A charmed write, capturing the essence of eternal musicians, Cari. Old muso's never really seem to grow old - music keeps them younger than years. Bravo for this write. H x

[Artemis]

Great write Cari ... wonderful insight, creativity and a fabulous rhyme scheme. THere are so many stars that this would describe ... Cliff bloody richard springs to mind ROFL ..... seriously Bing Crosby ... Frank Sinatra ... James Brown ...

great read, Kerry xx

[silverhenge]

This brought to mind Frank Sinatra and all those other MOR greats. Superb rhthym and imagery conjured up the era really well. Much enjoyed