I was in 8th grade the year that "disco died." I have strong memories of roller skating on Friday evenings at the rink, disco ball glittering, Donna Summer singing "Last Dance," hoping to see whichever boy I was crazy about at the time but never had the courage to speak to. Even though I moved on to Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, The Police, David Bowie and others in the early '80s, Disco remains very close to my heart and can get me moving like no other music can.
Autumn is my favorite season. The first snap in the air completely rejuvenates me - I literally feel 10 years younger. I felt that first snap this morning. Made me actually put on makeup and fluff my hair. I can't help but associate autumn with going back to school, so when I feel that snap, smell that Fall aroma, I am instantly thrust back to my youth.
So, my selection this morning during the drive to my son's school? Barry White's You're The First, The Last, My Everything. When my kids saw me dancing in my seat, they started dancing too.
I've decided that if Disco makes me feel this good, I need to have it in my life all year long.
Here are some Donna Summer lyrics I hope will make you feel great all day:
Last dance.
Last chance, for love.
Yes, it's my last chance,
For romance tonight.
I need you, by me,
Beside me, to guide me,
To hold me, to scold me,
'Cause when I'm bad,
I'm so, so bad.
So, let's dance, the last dance,
Let's dance, the last dance,
Let's dance, this last dance tonight.
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OMGoodness... this post sure brought back some memories. Rollerskating to Donna Summer!! Holy Cow, it's been ages since of thought of those days. Thank you for that!!
As always... another great post!!
Michele
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