The year was 1939, and I was currently working on the Allen Parsons Project. The project itself was deeply classified, as the United States was preparing itself in going to War with Germany. Their lead people were designing an upgrade from the Led Zepplin, with a more sophisticated and sleek type called the Jefferson Starship.
Who would have thought that this day was at hand. I used to enjoy the simple life of small town America back in the day. We used to pack up the kids in the old Fleetwood Mac and drive down to the beach just outside of Boston, in Revere. There, the Byrds would be squawking like there was no tomorrow, diving down to grasp your sandwich from you just prior to your taking a bite. The Young Rascals that we had, Sonny and Cher, ages 6 and 4 respectfully, would try so hard to get their kite up in the air as they ran fast along the sandy beach. I swear that it was an Iron Butterfly kite, one that was gracefully pictured, but carried a lot of weight with it! Yes, those were the days.
After a weekend with the wife and kids, I would climb aboard the Grand Funk Railroad, and travel west to the home office in Chicago. This sure was the easiest way to go, as I could avoid all of those darn Traffic jams that plagued the highway system. I would meet some great people on that Journey each week. Some of the stories that would be told would curl your hair for sure, as there were many that were just Talking Heads that needed to vent. Some told of being Public Enemy #1, as they were trying to stay away from the cops for growing weed in their apartment. Imagine that !!
Back in the office, I would usually burn the Midnight Oil, and work only a four day work week. The Boss allows me to do that since I had single handily designed the B-52 and U2. These planes are awesome, to say the very least. At least it left a lasting Impression with him. Plus the fact that I married his Twisted Sister !! Did I mention that she is an Animal in bed?
We met on the Buffalo – Springfield train back in '29. She had these Deep Purple boots on, and they just went from the floor to her knees. She was very Chic, and I guess she was looking for a Prince Charming type to sweep her off her feet. To this day she is my Queen, whom I would do anything for. I guess it was just a Miracle that day, as she laid a great ol big Kiss, right on my lips !!
Now that it is 2011, The Seeds have been put away, as now I only smoke weed from time to time. I do still get that Rush from a good ol AK- 47. I meander once in a while down to Linkin Park, and play some Rolling Stones (shuffleboard the old timers used to name it) with the boys. I still celebrate Green Day, as we should always take care on our environment. We only have one. That reminds me … I now have a Procul Harem, as all the ladies in the nursing home I have … well let's just leave that at that.
Happy Thanksgiving
The MaineYankee