Class of ‘55
Last night as I read through my writings, a cassette in the background playing
I felt connection to my city & it’s legends dark & gritty
I never know what just what will come when I start to writing, but I do know that without a doubt it‘s every word worth saying
Some old rockers on the stereo singing ‘bout Elvis & Memphis made me feel pity for those who don’t know the magic of our city.
Carl Perkins & the Class of ‘55 brought me back to when I was not alive
Roy O was so inspired to bring a jumpsuit to show his love for the King
Johnny Cash was singing all in black with Jerry Lee banging on the keys in the back
The drummer boy & lead man both were reminiscing “I think I oughta know,” Carl said & Elvis they both were missing
Memphis gave birth to me & I was never taught about “Devil music” or anything really, to make me feel distraught
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I am just so lucky that I never even knew how many somebodies were wrong & that’s what made the Blues
The World went crazy again from the birth of rock n roll & I’m so glad I knew
That there’s plenty of weirdos waiting in the wings on Union Avenue
My friends I think c’mon with me, there’s this world you’ve not yet heard
Nashville’s country & we’re rock n roll- the soul of the rhythm beautifully blurred
I will rock n roll with you, if I have to, soul’s horns will make your heart sing
The best we all can do is recall everything, as everyday we remember our King
Well I’m not Past 42 yet baby, but oh when I am, I plan to be as grand as that piano on which our Jerry Lee stands!
