Little Drummer Girl
Ahem …
Based on some of the pics I posted from my Friday night activities,
I’ve gotten more than a couple of e-mails from some of you kids wondering:
1.) If I can really play the drums?
2.) Am I really the drummer for a band? And,
3.) Just exactly what was I doing Friday night?
In order, the Answers are:
1.) I wish !!!
2.) Again, I wish !!!
3.) Making fun !!! Woo hooo !!!
Actually, the really talented, and exceptionally nice, piano player at my local pub took pity on me for being all by my lonesome on yet another Friday night and let me play drums on some of the songs he was performing. He also changed the words to Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl to Blue Eyed Girl and Lonesome Dove’s Brandy, You’re A Fine Girl to Amy, You’re A Fine Girl (yeah, okay … so it wasn’t his idea, but mine … he still was nice enough to indulge my attention seeking ways ).Besides, I think I impressed him by naming Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes in only 5 notes, not to mention totally screwing him up during Joe Jackson’s Is She Really Going Out With Him? when I completely nailed the timing of the background, responsive Where? lyric. Anyways, as far as the drums go, one of the guys in this group of uber fun people whom I coaxed into joining me in sitting at the piano really could play the drums and he taught me how to bluff my way through it, as I told a friend who e-mailed me, all those years of playing air drums to Def Leppard tunes finally paid off. Oh well, I had a blast and met some new, really nice and fun people.
Editor’s Note: In the first version of this post, I had included a poorly worded, tasteless reference to the fact that I had to use both my arms to play drums last Friday night, in reference to Rick Allen, the world’s best drummer, who does his thang with one arm. I apologize to everyone I offended with those words. I actually struggled with the language in the original post, wanting to sort of short circuit the obvious reference out there to Rick, in light of my infatuation with Def Leppard and all, so I acknowledged it, in what was meant to be a lighthearted way, but sort of self-deprecating manner. I didn’t mean to be rude or mean. I’m sorry for offending anyone.
Well, if I ever finish Amy’s Press Conference – Question Eight – Dos, so I can get to Amy’s Press Conference – Question Eight – Tres, you’ll find out that “yuhpP; I still follow my “no dating guys in my hometown” rule. *shrug* 🙂
Hey TL … it was just said in jest, but you’re right, it was low. I’m sorry.
Though I do have to correct you … Rick Allen is THE best drummer anywhere !!! And seriously, I’ve actually met Rick a couple of times, in addition to being THE best drummer in the world, he’s an incredibly nice man !!! POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME !!!
Yes, Amy, all those years of playing air drums to Def Leppard tunes finally did pay off. But did you really have to comment on “having to use both arms”? That was just low.
And, yes, I know that next to Neil Pert of Rush, Rick Allen is one of THE BEST drummers around. I’ve read that some say he plays better with one arm than he did with two.
Also something I heard but I’m sure you already know but I’ll tell ya anyways, they are currently working on a new album to be released in 2006. The question is will it be released in time for AmyMas.
Whoops! Type in previous message … that should be “alone” and not “along” … come-on, its Monday! Grins, Stella
And so (Ah-Hem), did you meet anyone special that might be date worthy? Or, does your no dating guys in your home city still apply? PS–I find it hard to believe that you’d be spending a night along as Amy-cute as you are … is this just another ploy for attention? (wink!) -Stella