It is humorous to me that this song follows yesterday’s Carpenters song. Specifically, because of Larry’s write up about listening to the Carpenters in the car with his parents. Why is that humorous? Because it is just a reminder to me how different our lives were growing up. Even though we are only 9 months apart, with Larry being the older one, the music playing in the background while we were growing up was so different. While Larry was listening to the Carpenter’s on AM radio with his family, my family would have been listening to Boston on 8 track. In the end I’m glad we both have such great love for music in our lives.
P.S. Missing this concert with Larry was almost as bad as missing Pink Floyd at OSU, only because Boston made up a lot of the soundtrack to my childhood.
I wouldn't hold it against you if by now you think I'm an a-hole for going to so many concerts while Shannon was pregnant. This Boston concert was while we were expecting Connor at the world famous Polaris Amphitheater.
I'm having a little trouble remembering going to this one - I think I went with Aaron, though I'm not sure. I believe they were touring in support of their 1994 Album Walk On.
Does that even matter? Not in the slightest. I was fulfilling a lifelong dream of seeing Boston. Even if there was a fake Brad Delp helping with vocals.
Don't be fooled by that $26.00 price of admission. I still had to pay for parking and refreshments. Also, please remember that I was a 24 year old father of one and one on the way. It may not seem like a lot of money, but it definitely would have strained the old finances. So thank you Shannon for supporting me going.
Even though we're only about four months into this project, I'm surprised and saddened by the amount of suicides I've noted. In March of 2007, lead singer Brad Delp died by suicide. In the greatest voices hall of fame, Brad Delp is definitely a member. It's hard to know that that voice is gone for reasons unknown. And like the other band suicides that have been noted, I can't imagine the thought process and emotions of the remaining band members every time they hear that fantastic voice when it plays on the radio and hits like a "bolt from the blue..."
If you or someone you know is in crisis Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations.
P.S. The irony of having a song called "Don't Look Back" when all we're doing with this project is looking back is not lost on me...
Ghost of a Chance 