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Days of the Blue Sage
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Days of the Blue Sage |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA 
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Penciled in, and sang in mixed rhyme We were the local band making a dime Past is flame eternal, a haunted song a power chord lingering deep and long. Somewhere in a buried past, it lives again All five of us, blood warriors of kin Half a gig's money spent on threads and half again on sauce for the head. Never rich, but never poorer There was fame, but so much more Outside of the city, a virtual unknown but inside, we were owners of the Throne. A lead-singer and frontman of the band with hair as long as my parents could stand voice with timber of heartful Jim Morrison With Burton Cumming's range, the teaching was done. In a stone-front Masonic Lodge in Kokomo each mason dancing wrong on the floor Wanting Neil Diamond, but getting Grand Funk Hard rock left packed in the roadie's trunk. A night of soft ballads and still won their hearts If you can't play loud, then by God, just play smart! The biggest gig was on all Hallow's eve A night retold later but still hard to believe. There was Foghat and the Johnny Winter Band REO Speedwagon with white Strat's in their hand Alongside them, playing first on that stage Was our band, proud to be called: Blue Sage Wore snow white jeans like a coat of pearled paint Hoping some star-eyed blond would politely faint 5 rock and roll desperado's with a singular throat In one shining moment, floats on one glory note, scratched out a legacy, now immortal in minds We weren't prophetic or ahead of our time Happy enough for some adulation as a wage Was our band, proud just to be called: Blue Sage [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (06-04-2002 09:25 PM).] |
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MidnightSon Member
since 2002-05-15
Posts 312between the gutter & the stars |
a tale of the glory days.... there were so many great parts... you reminded me of some of the local bands i grew up with. this made me smile, laugh, and appreciate. "Wore snow white jeans like a coat of pearled paint" i own pants like that. LOL you played with REO Speedwagon!?! great piece. "The soul is oftentimes a battlefield where reason and judgement wage war on passion and appetite." |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! This is wonderful, sweet friend, you were part of a band? YAY!!! Oh, you should have a reunion tour somometimes and record the MP3s on here, that would be soooooooo cool! (smiles) This is wonderful news, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jeff, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Hi MS. Great Great memories. This poem was LOOOONG overdue as a tribute to some great Glory Days. We weren't half bad, as i remember. *smile* Yeah, and if you can believe it, REO was 2nd billing to US when they first started from Champaign Illinois playing these little theatres where they showed movies during the week. The Rivoli, The Emerson...sigh When we did the Halloween concert they were nationally known as they prospered, and we wilted. c'est la vie, huh? Thankx for the combined smiles on this. JkF |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Heck, Noah, a part of 4 or 5 bands, 3 that stayed around for more than a year. The lead bassist in the band after Blue Sage, the Stoned Toad, is still a studio producer, and the lead guitarist is a comedian for Second City in Chicago. The drummer i just found out is back in town joining a new band and recording some studio time. I left rock n roll for rock n roll as a DJ.....cool huh? but ahem.. i didn't quit my day job......grin JkF |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!! You opened for REO Speedwagon!! Jeff, being in a show biz family I love this! Knowing the thrill of performing.. heart pounding just before you walk onstage. Only with me it wasn't ever music, but magic. lol. Youngest son sings and play guitar and is now starting to know the thrill of a 'paying gig'! Gawd I love this...so well done! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Jeff darling boy I’m completely awed by this delight. I just knew YOU had to be a ROCK STAR, it fits you so well darling boy. Ahhhhh I swear I can hear you playing now, singing the Blues, playing the audience like a fisherman plays the fish, then coaxing the very best from your group and ending each set to thunderous applause. Oh how you write, and how much I love it when you do so. Phrases as elegant as only you know how to present them flow like a clear stream of liquid light, words placed with the delicacy of a painter of miniatures. This is utterly utterly divine. Purely magical darling boy, utter bliss and I love it utterly utterly. This is why I seek out your writing you are just exquisitely fine, your writing is quality.  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jeff, what a story! This is wonderful, and I am so very glad you took the time to share it with us! Thank you! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jeff Makes me wonder how many stories are locked within these blue walls. Loved this look at you and the way you presented it, still held the vim that I know must have been almost heaven. Thanks for sharing this! |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Evening, Nance! Wow! i didn't know your family was in the entertainment biz! Magic? Like the Who-Dinni kind?? What a super cool trade! I was into Illusion as well.....hehehe....something i wasn't! *smile* but for a while, i THOUGHT maybe we were going somewhere! Thanks, sweet gal, for the glow from your review that lights my eyes. Maaaaaaaaashhhhaaaa...i ain't no Rock Star, No How! At one time, perhaps, i had the glint of stardom in my eyes, now, i am just happy as weevil in a cotton pod to earn a paycheck! and pay the bills! an' alla stuff like that there! Def a slice of life excerpt. Hope i didn't bore y'all too much with it, but it was a gas! Thankx, Y'all! jeff [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (06-04-2002 09:36 PM).] |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
SunShine-On-My-Shoulder: no no, thank YOU all for indulging me in this memory escapade. The thing is: whenever i hear those old band songs (the cover songs) played on the radio, it brings back Mega-reflections back when the mirror didn't contain the silvery corners.....if you know what i mean.....*smile* and thank you! Hi Martie! Great to see you....and apologies for the brief time here. Busy doesn't even begin to scratch the surface on the past few weeks. You make me recall something i once heard that EVERYONE has a great story in them and its a total blast to get them to tell it. You will have to share yours with me, someday, if you would....nudge nudge..... Thankx Y'all, and always take care, Jeff |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I always knew you rocked! What a great tale, especially because it's REAL HISTORY. This poem rocks!!!  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I can picture this and all your fans lining up just to hear you play! This was a timely piece in it's entirety! Nothing like going back for more huh? Now if you could hand me the mike please~~ ahem! Love, love is the answer, that's all right. So don't you give up now, so easy to find. Just look at your soul, open your mind. Crystal Blue Persuasion~ I hope you're well and happy Jeff~ I liked your poem a lot!! What fun it was!! |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
ms and bs, my eyes are closing on their own, but before i blinked out, wanted to thank you both for your replies. BS that song was going thru my mind all day. *s* It was a very unique and special time of my life, thoroughly enjoyable, even including the practices! Thankx to both of you....you are both two tree-mend-us writers!!!!!!! and you are both kicking some major butt poetically lately here! Nice job y'all! and thank you again, JkF |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Hummmmmmm...Jim Morrison huh?? Well, I seem to recall some Dylan in there too now and then. ~wink~ You still have a mellow, smooth voice, and I enjoy hearing it, and listening to your stories. You're right, this was LONG overdue baby! Good write! Gets an A+. ~~pssst...everyone...he still tries to wear those painted on white jeans! ~~wicked snicker~~ Just kidding sweetheart...had to goob on ya just a bit |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
May I have your autograph please, Jeff? I never knew you were famous. Thank you for sharing this bit of your history with us. My brother in law (the one in the picture and the poem, I posted yesterday ), went to high school with Steve Tyler from Aerosmith... I wonder if Steve Tyler would ever go to a high school reunion....would you...famous Jeff?  ~ musical hugs for a musicianLyra |
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