MIssed July 13, 1985 being Saturday

What I remember about that day is, I lived in Kansas City, yet I was back in my Iowa, visiting--imagine that. I'm sure it had to be more some guy I was nuts about....I digress.... actually I was in the apartment I had been a roomie with my hometown 5th Steet Friend. I still chuckle how we turned in pop cans (that's soda cans to some of you) so we'd have enough funds to go out. OK, I digress again. OK, the 5th Street Friend was hosting a bridal or baby shower for a co-worker of hers. I came in toward the end of the shower because (a) I thought it would be over and (b) most importantly, I wanted to catch some of Live Aid on MTV. This was before anybody could really afford VCR's and the question still was: VHS or Beta?

I made it back to catch this performance which I've showcased on the blog before. That's OK, 'cause Tina Turner can be showcased ANY time. I loved this video! Ms. Tina and Mick--and ya just wonder, how much of a State of Shock they were ever in...

Nonetheless, it's Friday in 2010 and that's all that needs to be said....

Tina Turner Does Dallas in October!

This woman-oh, wow-this woman who will be 70--SEVENTY--and show the young ones--male and female, how it should be done. Tickets go on sale Sept 15 for the October 26 Dallas show. Gotta see Tina Turner. This woman can sit in a rockin' chair with her feet up and I would not care! First saw her when she opened up for Lionel Richie. Decided Ms. Tina wasn't on stage long enough. Then came her own Private Dancer tour. I've seen several concerts since, yet that first solo concert--just Ms. Tina and the band on stage-nothing fancy. No theatrics. Just raw and ELECTRIC.

This video is from Live Aid 1985 and one of my favorites. I watched it live on that warm July afternoon, those twenty three years ago. Before TiVo--so couldn't pause. Just to experience the energy that pours from Ms. Tina and immortal Mick-just one more time.

How many piggy banks will need to be busted to afford the tickets? Don't care. Gotta be in one of those seats!

Tina Turner---this woman gives AAPR a whole 'nother meaning!