Pandemonium and pain pills . . .

Two little known facts about the 9TS: He was a street corner singer in his youth. And he is currently inching his way through life with a miserable aching back. These factoids will come in handy in a moment.

Last night the 9TS, his brother Joe, Jackie and I went to Carrabba's for dinner and then to the local auditorium to see the Harvey Robbins Royalty of Doo-Wopp show. Both the 9TS and his brother are, ahem, of that vintage. Jackie and I were still in grade school, thank you very much. The show was fun. And of course, knowing that we would be seated for two + hours, the 9TS had remembered to pop a pain pill after dinner.



We sat and watched a variety of acts, some imitators, some originals, the crowd was relatively contained until the final number when all of the singers in unison sang a rousing version of the Temptations SHOUT.

Well, you know you make me wanna'
(Shout) Kick my heels up and
(Shout) Throw my hands up and
(Shout) Throw my head back and
(Shout) Come on now
(Shout) Don't forget to say you will

Don't forget to say yeah x5
(Say you will) Say it right now, baby
(Say you will) Come on, come on
(Say you will) Say that you
(Say you will) Say that you love me
(Say) Say that you need me
(Say) Say that you want me
Say) Don't ever leave me

Pandemonium broke out with people standing, stomping, clapping and singing right along. Some were even dancing in the aisle. Wait!!! That's the 9TS, bad back and all, doing the South Philly Shuffle in the aisle, singing along . . . . dancing his happy heart out. WOW! In all the years I have known him, I never saw him dance like that. He had a ball! And those close to the aisle were cheering him on. He was a STAR!!!

But, I think I am going to have to renew his prescription for pain medication this afternoon.