It was July 16th, 2004 when I went to my very first official concert. I don't consider seeing Jay & The Americans some years prior an official concert at Hershey Park only because I was too preoccupied with contemplating which ride to go on next. As the saying goes, "it seems like only yesterday." I went to see Bow Wow Wow perform with my Dad at B.B. Kings' Blues Club located in New York City.
I was and still to this day a big fan of Bow Wow Wow so being able to see Annabella on stage accompanied with original bass player Leigh Gorman was quite the privilege. I don't think Bow Wow Wow has played on the east coast since so I do consider it one of those rare treats. When my Dad and I arrived to the venue I was stoked, not only being in New York City but being able to attend the concert I anxiously awaited months prior when we ordered tickets. It was general admission but we did manage to get a table where we ordered food and sat patiently for Annabella to come out to the stage.
I wish I could remember the set list song for song but I do remember that two new recordings were played in hopes of a new CD being released later that year. Unfortunately there was no CD released and I am not sure if the songs were officially canned or not. Out of the songs I do remember being performed were "W.O.R.K.," "Do You Wanna Hold Me?" and "Sexy Eiffel Tower." Her voice was flawless and the energy on stage was incredible from all members. I couldn't have asked for a better show.
A personal favorite Bow Wow Wow song is:
From the album: See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy
I do have many favorites, however, and favorites tend to change frequently but I can safely say as far as kick material "Golly Golly Go Buddy" was the one.
Kick Material: "songs that you obsess over for a short time, later in time to reflect upon the time you overplayed it."
After the show I got to meet Annabella & Leigh as well as drummer Adrian Young who played drums for No Doubt. I was most excited to meet Annabella though. My Dad and I waited in line for almost an hour just to recieve and autograph and the chance to talk with the band. I do regret not getting a picture taken with Annabella, I cannot remember why I didn't but it may have been because my camera died. Isn't that always the case?
I was star struck, nervous as one can be. Obviously that momentum wears down after attending a few shows and being able to interact with the artists, but this being my first time meeting someone you idolize was pretty overwhelming for a 14 year old boy. I remember standing in front of her as she sat there and I shook her hand telling her how great she is and how amazing the show was. I brought up her 1986 solo album and she was not quite thrilled about it. She wasn't mean, but she basically denied the fact one ever existed.
Here is proof:
My Dad and I both received nice compliments that night. While we waited in line the couple behind us started talking and asked me if my Dad was my brother, I guess that is always a nice thing to hear. However, I received the greater deal when Annabella basically made me turn bright red when she said "You are really cute! If I were your age now, I'd totally date you." What is one to think when you are 14 and she was 14 in 1981.
I was and still to this day a big fan of Bow Wow Wow so being able to see Annabella on stage accompanied with original bass player Leigh Gorman was quite the privilege. I don't think Bow Wow Wow has played on the east coast since so I do consider it one of those rare treats. When my Dad and I arrived to the venue I was stoked, not only being in New York City but being able to attend the concert I anxiously awaited months prior when we ordered tickets. It was general admission but we did manage to get a table where we ordered food and sat patiently for Annabella to come out to the stage.
I wish I could remember the set list song for song but I do remember that two new recordings were played in hopes of a new CD being released later that year. Unfortunately there was no CD released and I am not sure if the songs were officially canned or not. Out of the songs I do remember being performed were "W.O.R.K.," "Do You Wanna Hold Me?" and "Sexy Eiffel Tower." Her voice was flawless and the energy on stage was incredible from all members. I couldn't have asked for a better show.
A personal favorite Bow Wow Wow song is:
From the album: See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy
I do have many favorites, however, and favorites tend to change frequently but I can safely say as far as kick material "Golly Golly Go Buddy" was the one.
Kick Material: "songs that you obsess over for a short time, later in time to reflect upon the time you overplayed it."
After the show I got to meet Annabella & Leigh as well as drummer Adrian Young who played drums for No Doubt. I was most excited to meet Annabella though. My Dad and I waited in line for almost an hour just to recieve and autograph and the chance to talk with the band. I do regret not getting a picture taken with Annabella, I cannot remember why I didn't but it may have been because my camera died. Isn't that always the case?
I was star struck, nervous as one can be. Obviously that momentum wears down after attending a few shows and being able to interact with the artists, but this being my first time meeting someone you idolize was pretty overwhelming for a 14 year old boy. I remember standing in front of her as she sat there and I shook her hand telling her how great she is and how amazing the show was. I brought up her 1986 solo album and she was not quite thrilled about it. She wasn't mean, but she basically denied the fact one ever existed.
Here is proof:
My Dad and I both received nice compliments that night. While we waited in line the couple behind us started talking and asked me if my Dad was my brother, I guess that is always a nice thing to hear. However, I received the greater deal when Annabella basically made me turn bright red when she said "You are really cute! If I were your age now, I'd totally date you." What is one to think when you are 14 and she was 14 in 1981.
