Dreams Do Come True
Gilbert W. Arias/Seattle Post-Intelligencer
On April 30, 2008 I had one of my dreams come true.
I saw Duran Duran (my personal Beatles) in a live concert in Seattle.
Why did it take me nearly 26 years to see them? Well, I grew up in Alaska and DD never came up there. And then in my twenties, I was pretty busy popping out four of my six kids. So when I found out they were playing one night only in Seattle on their Red Carpet Massacre tour, there was NO question I would go.
I wasn’t able to get front-row tickets, but the 9th row was pretty spectacular all the same. I was accompanied by my baby brother and his wife. All of us are in our mid to late thirties, but I was the Duran Duran “superfan” of our group. Not to mention I’ve been madly in love with the bass player, John Taylor, for over two decades.
We had seats but stayed on our feet the entire two hours (which flew by!), and somehow, dancing came back to this middle-aged mom. I danced, screamed, clapped, and generally acted like a wild woman. It was exhilarating, not to mention great exercise. My brother seemed impressed I had that much energy still, and he commented that he “saw some of my old moves coming back.” I used to dance quite a bit, taught him to dance, and the highlight of our brother-sister dance team was winning a contest at the local teen club in the ’80s.
The cool thing was seeing so many people around my age, all screaming and jumping around as if we were all 14 again. I can’t say I’ve seen that many happy people all together at once ever.
The boys still got it. JT looked hotter than ever (and yes I cried at just the sight of him). They sounded great, and played a good range of stuff from very old to very new. They played a few songs we weren’t expecting like “Save A Prayer” which is a song I played over and over and over again as a teenybopper.
If I had any kind of money I’d become a groupie and travel ’round and go to every concert in every city they play. But, alas I’m still a mom and had to eventually come home. But, I promised myself I will go and see them every time they tour from here on out. I will still scream even if they are in their 80s and I’m in my 60s. I’ll still dance too.
oh wow! imagine that! but finally, you were able to see them perform live. i am so happy for you. yeah, i agree, dreams do come true, although sometimes they are delayed in coming.
OMG JOHN TAYLOR!!!!! *swoons* I was in love with him, too. Is he still hawt? (It sounds like he must be).
This sounds like SUCH a blast. I know my sister has gone to see DD recently (she lives in socal). I’m a dork, and haven’t bothered to go to a rock concert in WAY too long. I’m really glad you were able to go, and had such a great time!
And just thinking of “Save a Prayer” makes me get all nostalgic. I still do listen to DD in my car sometimes. They are awesome.
Very cool Paula! It sounds like you had so much fun! Wooohooooo!!!
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Good for you…ya gotta do what ya gotta do and it sounds like you had all kinds of fun…I still go to concerts with daughter in law #1 and her sisters and friends..you only get old when you admit your old…
I fracking LOVE Duran Duran! Lucky girl.
Also… Happy Mother’s Day, Paula!!
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Gosh I love Duran Duran, I live in Bellingham just a hour north of Seattle, I wish I would have known I would have taken my wife. That is a comparable for the Beatles I quess they did have a lot of singles that were number 1 hits. Classic band that will hold the test of time.
Kiddo, if you’re still in your 30s you’re not middle-aged yet. You’re still a young adult.
It sounds like you had a great time. I’m learning that when I do the things that I enjoyed when I was younger the feelings and emotions are still pretty much the same as they were back then. And that’s a good thing!
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Duran Duran…the only still-around singer hotter than Simon Le Bon (sp??) is Jon Bon Jovi. HOW DO THESE GUYS stay so darn HOT????? It’s amazing how similar Simon looks to the way he looked when I was in elementary school.
I also LOVED John Tayor but felt somewhat sorry for Roger, his brother (right) who was also really cute and a member of the band but never got any attention, darn it!
Thank you for the fun visit down memory lane. I’m so glad these boys still rock.
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Please dedicate one of the tops Duran Duran song for your Blog Brother. He has been deaf, during the silence moments.
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Duran Duran is a deferent name in this world.I like the all members of the Duran Duran.
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For whatever reason, these guys made songs that were memorable. I would not call myself a crazy fan, but if they happen to be on the radio, I’ll stop and listen. Forever on, when I hear D.D. , I will now think of Paula too
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Here well arranged and varied posts appear again and again. I look gladly here past. Many greetings from the center of Germany!
I am here to listen to a song…
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I loved John Tayor but felt somewhat sorry for Roger, his brother (right) who was also really cute and a member of the band but never got any attention, darn it! Thanks for the post which entertains a lot of people.
Good Monday morning Polliwog, this is a day mine twins sparkles. Hehehehehehe….
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I am still a big fan of JOHN TAYLOR
I totally get it. I have seen them twice…..once as a teenager and once in my adulthood. Both were pretty great!
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I saw them the first time when I was 14 and the second, a couple of years ago. Those boys sure do get better with age. Fantastic! As or John Taylor…hubba hubba!
It sounds like you had a great time. I’m learning that when I do the things that I enjoyed when I was younger the feelings and emotions are still pretty much the same as they were back then. And that’s a good thing! Its a very Great Expectations.
You are on my blogging ECard!!! Hi Paula
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Good morning, still sparkling…
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I hope she is my classmate…Hehehehehe…
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That is a cool story… I’ve noticed so many great 80’s bands are playing around LA lately Flock of Seagulls and Missing Persons are two I saw a write up on, it is hard to believe that so much time has passed since they were fresh music. Would love to see Duran Duran live.
Dear Paula, I found a nice song, Tom Jones, The Impossible Dream. Wow! Totally awesome…
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Ah, Duran Duran … I’ve been wanting to go to their concert for years, unfortunately traveling just too see them is too expensive for me and somehow they never visit my area … But then again, a dream fulfilled is a dream lost. That’s what I’m trying to convince myself of
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OMG–you lucky lady. I would kill to see John Taylor live. I bet it was soooo worth the wait! I have a friend that met Duran Duran years ago just before they hit it big and I make her tell me the stories at least once a month
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Hi Polli! I just dropped by to say hello ’cause I’ve missed you…hope all is well and I am glad you finally got to see your dream concert…:) That would be like me seeing Elton John..sigh…maybe someday!!!
Wow absolutely amazing stuff! Yes indeed dreams certainly do come true! This day made you feel young than ever as not to forget your exhilaration with excercise!!! Your blog is fabulous and has compelled me to bookmark it: http://del.icio.us/britneyvaughan
WOWZERS!!! I’m dying of jealousy here as that is, indeed, a dream of mine too– yet unrealized. Sigh. What a fantastic day!!!!
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You are so lucky! I hope i can catch them too.