Flashback: 1985
The scene: My home in Knoxville, Tennessee, shortly after 6:00 p.m.
Cast: Me (16 years old), My Dad (much older)
Background: My Dad was the manager of a local Holiday Inn near the University of Tennessee campus and downtown Knoxville. Every now and then, bands who were playing in the area would stay there.
This conversation occurred mere months after I was deeply scarred by the Prince/Purple Rain tour debacle.
Dad, just arriving home from work: “Oh! I wanted to tell you. This group of kids is staying in the hotel…”
Me: “A group of kids???”
Dad: “Yes. A musical group.”
Me, growing more excited since I was a music junkie: “WHO???”
Dad: “I can’t…remember…their name. I don’t know, young kids. A BUNCH of them. They’re famous.”
Me: “WHO?????”
Dad: “They have a huge hit. They’re brothers and sisters.”
Me: “THE JETS????”
Dad: “YES! That’s it. The Jets. Nice kids!”
Me: “THE JETS ARE STAYING AT YOUR HOTEL??? AND YOU TALKED TO THEM??? EEK! CAN I GO OVER THERE?”
Dad: “Nah, they aren’t really staying at the hotel.”
Me: “NOT. FUNNY.”
Dad: *chuckle*
10 Comments
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
I know the song, but I was only 8? I wasn’t listening to much other than oldies at that point in my life 🙂
Melisa
Ahem, “thanks,” Paula. 🙂
Momo Fali
I LOVED that song, but I would have never remembered the band name. Both of those remarks show my age, no?
Melisa
Yes. You are OLD. 🙂
melissa
Now I have “I’ve got a crush on you” stuck in my head. And it’s canceling out Duran Duran. Well played, PH. Well played.
Melisa
Hee! I’m not sure if I should say “sorry” or not, PH. You have been way more Duran-squared obsessed than usual lately…
xo
Tara R.
Your dad has a wicked funny sense of humor.
Liz
I will NOT click play…will NOT click…[click]…DAMMIT!
Patty
Your dad is too funny!
That’s something my dad would too.
So now I have that song stuck in my head! LOL!
P.S. I started writing again in the link above…baby steps 🙂
Michelle
Your dad makes me giggle. And I learned something today. I had no idea the Jets were related.