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WHEN J.B. PLAYED THE LONE STAR

 

When James Brown played

the Lone Star Café

it was sheer, ecstatic insanity;

both sets sold out in minutes

volume turned up to the max.

 

Ticketless souls left outside

dancing on the street corner

of 5th AVE and 13th ST

 

The funky sounds

vibrating the building

and the sidewalk outside.

 

The party overflowed

into the streets 

and went into the wee hours

like any good party does.

 

Author's Notes/Comments: 

memories of a concert from 1985.