The day was fast approaching
I could hardly wait
three days of sun and fun
were what was on my plate
They came from other countries
as well as from my own
gathering for what would be
an amazing show
Hero's from the 60's on their last hurrah
giants from the 70's were surely going to rock
then there was the newbies
thrown in like fresh meat
going to do their best to serve
a heavy musical treat
We packed the van and headed south
gathering friends along the way
hoping that the sun would shine
and stay that way for days
As we got closer to the entry gate
a thrill it went right through us
I remember to this day
the excitement built incredibly
it seemed to come in waves
passing a spliff between us
peering through the haze
We entered the event site
and quickly set up camp
close to the gate
so we would not be missed
The late arrivals came at last
and then we did all toast
to our great fortunes
who would drink the most
The air was electric,
energy pouring from the crowd
the first band came to take the stage
a roar was let out
The crowd it did move
as if it were one
giant breathing mass of flesh
in the blazing sun
We danced and sang till it was dark
the first night had begun
the music pounding out it's love
to the sinking sun
The heat it was oppressive
early the next morn
running behind the water truck
soaking away the sun
The next three days were a blur
but oh what a blast
The time made me appreciate
the love of the past
This happened back in '97
but to this very day
I wonder have I spent a better weekend
in all my waking days.
Jul 31, 2013
Jul 31, 2013 at 9:22 PM UTC
The day was fast approaching
I could hardly wait
three days of sun and fun
were what was on my plate
They came from other countries
as well as from my own
gathering for what would be
an amazing show
Hero's from the 60's on their last hurrah
giants from the 70's were surely going to rock
then there was the newbies
thrown in like fresh meat
going to do their best to serve
a heavy musical treat
We packed the van and headed south
gathering friends along the way
hoping that the sun would shine
and stay that way for days
As we got closer to the entry gate
a thrill it went right through us
I remember to this day
the excitement built incredibly
it seemed to come in waves
passing a spliff between us
peering through the haze
We entered the event site
and quickly set up camp
close to the gate
so we would not be missed
The late arrivals came at last
and then we did all toast
to our great fortunes
who would drink the most
The air was electric,
energy pouring from the crowd
the first band came to take the stage
a roar was let out
The crowd it did move
as if it were one
giant breathing mass of flesh
in the blazing sun
We danced and sang till it was dark
the first night had begun
the music pounding out it's love
to the sinking sun
The heat it was oppressive
early the next morn
running behind the water truck
soaking away the sun
The next three days were a blur
but oh what a blast
The time made me appreciate
the love of the past
This happened back in '97
but to this very day
I wonder have I spent a better weekend
in all my waking days.
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