Sunday, July 27, 2008

Crosby, Stills and Nash Still Rocking

The perfect way to end a long week: a beer, a comfortable seat with a cup holder, David Crosby and his guitar (and Steven Stills and Graham Nash, of course).

The evening started with three women sitting outside sipping martini's and picking at sushi. Two hours later and not without our buzz on, we made our way to the Bank of America Pavilion. The atmosphere was perfect -- a mix of baby-boomers reliving their 60s and parents who are introducing their kids to one of the best bands of all-time. And the kids weren't only ones who had their first taste of CSN.

As we sat down in our comfy seats, placed our beers cozily in the cup holders, and eagerly awaited the first song of the night, our friend The Missus made the bold announcement, "I've never heard of CSN before, and I don't know any of their songs."

I WAS STUNNED!! Our friend Bail continued to laugh out loud while I explained to MFTM that CSN wasn't just "a band" but they were influential, inspirational and actually stood for something during a time when all things seemed lost. Just then, the three men appeared and started the concert with "Marakesh Express." MFTM turned to me and said, "Why are they singing about American Express? That's rather self-promotional for the sponsor, isn't it?" I do adore her.

The people sitting in front of us shared their CSN stories while their 20-year-old daughter listened intently to the soothing sounds of guitar melodies and David Crosby's crooning.

"I saw them in 1969 and the same month, I left for Vietnam," said the reminiscent man sitting in front of us. "They had a vision -they were the best band there was." We told him our friend was a CSN virgin and he sad, "Do yourself a favor. Go buy 'Deja Vu' -- it will change your life."

(And with that, I give you the plug of the day: CSN's Deja Vu.)

Finally, a song our dear friend knew -- "Love the One Your With." A concept that binds all generations.

1 comment:

Dan said...

CSN and CSNY - whichever one they are - simply blow minds.

Expert craftsmen and arguably the best three-part harmonizers of all time.