The definition of insanity is doing the same thing but expecting a different result.
I first saw The Association in 1986, by myself as no one would go with me. I was disappointed at that time as the band elected to forgo their own music in favor of a thirty minute ode to sixties hits such as “I Heard it Through the Grapevine”, “Joy to the World”, et al.
Fast forward to 2010. It was the same show that I saw twenty-four years earlier! Same lack of original material and same Big Chill garbage. The lone bright spot in this show, which I liken to a bad wedding reception, was “One Too Many Mornings” which is my favorite song by the group, albeit somewhat obscure. Other than that, this was nothing but an exhibit of elderly men in matching white tuxedos, who harmonized well, primarily because they have been performing the same show since Carter was in office.
Yesterday I begged Frost to go to this show. He voraciously refused to attend. Who would have thought the elfin educator would have been dead-on in his assessment of what was to come.
I remain a huge fan of the group’s music, but when Terry Kirkman left in 1984, this group ceased to exist. They should rename the band The Associashit. On a rating of one to five stars, let’s just say this show was star-less.
I am livid right now.
VICK
