If I had to graph my relationship with Lisa during The Rise & Fall Of ’84, I feel it would look like this. It was a steady climb that suddenly reached the stratosphere only to instantly come crashing back to earth in flames.
So I go on that church weekend and after it was over Sunday evening, Lisa and I went to the Mall. It was closed of course so we started walking around the outside of it. We had parked by JC Penny and did lap after lap walking and talking. I have no idea what we were talking about but I can tell you without a doubt that at that at that moment I had never felt closer to another person. Was it real? Could it have been euphoria of surviving a catholic retreat? It felt real to me. Maybe it was too real. I have to keep reminding myself that she was only 17. Looking back as a parent, I can understand how those kinds of feelings could have been overwhelming. That same feeling of closeness is what gave the Fall so much impact. Two weeks later, for reasons unknown to me, The Rise was over. The Fall was upon me and all the music changed.
Chicago – Look Away
Prince – When doves Cry It is too bad that Prince has this hate / hate relationship with YouTube.
Huey Lewis & The News – If This Is It I actually did hear her say “Tell him I’m not home.”
Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time
Thompson Twins – Hold Me Now