sitting
in total darkness
absolute silence
very slowly
one by one
notes
chords
pinpoints of light
pierced the air
sitting in my seat
48 years ago
in detroit
pink floyd
unfolded their new album
dark side of the moon
right before my eyes and ears
in real time
playing full out
the crowd
mesmerized
just taking it all in
vibrating
then roaring in appreciation
one of my most memorable live concert experiences ever.
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“it was like being in the eye of a hurricane. you’d wake up in a concert and think – wow how did i get here?”
-john lennon
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48 years ago Pink Floyd released Dark Side of the Moon.
It remained in the US charts from 1973 to 1988, longer than any other album in history.
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album cover photo: harvest records
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Wow! Must be some experience!
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it was performance art at its best
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I can imagine
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Fascinating …. holy caboodle!!!!
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right!
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One of the all time best albums. A classic that sounds just as good today. What a fantastic memory to have and draw upon!
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I think so too, and I’ll never forget that night
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what a magic moment, Beth; something you’ll never forget; there was so much magic in that album, Beth as the chart figures attest; love that John Lennon quote 🙂
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so many stories behind how it came into being too, and I am a fan of that quote as well –
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This is a great poem, Beth.
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thank you so much –
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Love, love love this album! How lucky you were to hear it live!
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me too, and I’ll always remembering just being overwhelmed
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You were quite lucky to listen to it live. I have listened to it quite a many times virtually. It’s a wonderful wonderful album.
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it was an experience I’ll never forget – some moments in life are just like that
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Absolutely. I wish I was thereto listen to it. Happy day.
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that must have been quite the experience, and your words captured it so well.
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loved every minute
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👍
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I am so impressed by your memory and retelling, Beth! Thanks for the Wayback!
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it really. made an impact on me. as a music critic you know there are some events that have more impact than others
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Yes that is for sure, Beth. By the way, did you comment on the older post today because WP wouldn’t let you comment on the fresh one? I fret because Colleen says WP swallows her attempted comments on my posts and we can’t figure out why.
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not sure, but wp is often an enigma to me
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Yes so hard to figure out these things, Beth. On we go every day.
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Oh, how incredible that must have been!
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you would have loved it even if not your favorite music
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How fablous.
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It really was hard to describe
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Wow, awesome that you were there, Beth!
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I felt lucky
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A once in a lifetime event!
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What a great memory. I have a couple similar wrinkles in my heart, too.
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They never leave
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Lucky you! Wow… did I listen to that album over and over and over….
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It was a good one – still is
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Yes, it still is. 🙂
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Wow! Absolutely wow… I doubt people have experiences like that these days.
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Maybe once again soon
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Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Yes
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Yes
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I’m so jealous!
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I imagine you would have loved it
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Im sharing the story today of how the “Wizard Of Oz” legend grew from this album!
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It was great
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nice.
Sent from my iPad
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Thanks
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Here’s some great trivia about making of the album, but the “Wizard Of Oz” legend that grew out of it! https://johnrieber.com/2021/03/06/dark-side-of-the-moon-turns-48-pink-floyds-wizard-of-oz-legend-is-timeless/
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Love it all !
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Whoaa, that is one hell of a ride and day,
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absolutely
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What an amazing story! Wow!! I had no idea Dark Side of The Moon was on the charts for that long. Happy Birthday to David Gilmour today too! I saw them in concert in high school on one of their farewell tours in Toronto. Amazing show.
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they understood the art of performance
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Chills just thinking about it.
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simply an amazing experience
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One of the best albums of all time!
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I’ve always loved it
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I love how you write about your experiences so vividly. Makes me feel as though I were there too! ♥️
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thank you so much
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Wow! Unforgettable.
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truly
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Amazing! Wish I could’ve been there!
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I’m guessing you would have loved it
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Love it!
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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You rock Beth 💕
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🎸 ❤️
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I also remember and such a great album to this day Beth …. have a wonderful joyful week ~ smiles hedy ☺️💫
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You too, hedy
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Jealous! Never got to see them
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it was amazing
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That sounds like a dream- one of my fav albums! Reminds me of good times with old friends
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it was wonderful and yes –
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👍
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thanks
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Hope you enjoyed the music! ❤
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Amazing
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