I'm too old for this BUT I got a call from a friend of my son-in-law today asking me to go play some "ball" with them this afternoon. Now, I played "ball" (baseball/softball/fast pitch softball) from the time I was old enough to walk till about 7 years ago. At one point, I would have considered myself a "good ball player" some say better than that, some say less. Either way, today, I learned that I am not in any condition to do that anymore. I have muscles that hurt that I did not know I had!!!!! I think a good ole fashioned soak in Epsom salt is needed. God, I enjoyed today.
The feel of the leather glove on my hand, catching one on the fly was awesome, the sting of the ball slamming into my glove, it was all "made for love" as my dad would say. With that in mind, lets start the adventure....
Click 1 - Take me out to the ball game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGFOWJtkyI
There is no better tradition than the singing of this song at Chicago field. Harry Carey did it best but I bet he didn't remember it?!?!?!?!?!? Anyway, they have artists, famous people and others do it today. You can't start this trip without going here first, besides I want to hit Centerfield next. After that, I don't care where we go but I hope it's got baseball as the subject.
Click 2 - Centerfield - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzFb3WcvCmI
I admit, this one was pre-planned! I don't want to have too many of those moments, but I absolutely love the "Louisville Slugger" guitar! The next one might require a little finagling but we will get there or we will have a second "Click 1" tonight.
Click 3 - I'm Alright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2wjbrIDEIQ
Strangely this song was in my options list, so I took it. I like UKJ but they probably turn off my people with their lyrics and don't give a crap way of presenting them. This one is pretty clean. However, they have had a few songs over the years that where "in your face" real and down right dirty. Me, I like that, but that isn't good if you are trying sell albums.
Click 4 - Walk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkFqg5wAuFk
It has a baseball sounding title, but this has nothing to do with baseball! Love the song, happy we hit it. This band influenced so many bands like them today. It is also the entrance song for one the greatest wrestlers ever .. Rob Van Dam!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click 5 - One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzgGTTtR0kc
Damn, I remember this one. I was 21 (my birthday) and some friends of mine took my to see this tour at the old Omni in Atlanta, GA! Amazing, these guys played for nearly 4 hours! This was the closer for that show.
Click 6 - Patience - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErvgV4P6Fzc
Well, this was not first choice but the first video I clicked was soooooo bad that I called an audible This song isn't my preferred way to end tonight but its better, I promise.
Its been one hell of a week. I joined that super cool club of being a grand dad! I learned that I don't need to be playing ball anymore too. All in one week! I think I will go take a bath and hope that I can walk tomorrow. In the meantime, I plan for the next trip to be downright awesome. I hope it turns out that way as we are going to start with what I consider one of the greatest songs ever written .....
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