"You've got style, that's what all the
girls say,
Satin sheets and luxuries so fine
All your suits are custom made in London
But I've got something that you'll
really like...."
Satin sheets and luxuries so fine
All your suits are custom made in London
But I've got something that you'll
really like...."
Cocaine Princess here.
23 years ago I saw Madonna preform live in concert for the first time at the Hollywood Sportatorium in Miami, Florida.
Holding mom's hand tight on one side and holding 'A's' hand on the other, I along with every other girl was dressed in a belly baring off the shoulder top, mini skirt with black lace leggings, countless bangles and rosaries and the most vital fashion accessory, my pendant that read BOY TOY. It was the definite start of my Madonna wannabe phase.
The Beastie Boys were the opening act. To be honest I wasn't a fan of their music. I kept tugging on mom's shirt and shouting really loud, 'are they done yet?!'
Minutes before Madonna appeared, the lights dimmed, the music and smoke machines started and fans went wild! She opened The Virgin Tour singing Dress You Up. (The video for the song is the actual concert footage from her tour and can be found in the above mini player) The Material Girl danced up a storm on stage and everyone in the crowd was dancing along. From start to finish I was in total awe like everyone else.
When the concert was over mom took us to Wolfie's where I slurped on two egg cremes and spoke enthusiastically about the concert. (I was obsessed with their egg cremes. Back then I wasn't aware what fat or cholesterol was)
Tomorrow Madonna's Sweet and Sticky Tour touches down in the T.dot. I'm leaving for the city later on in the day with 'A' and we have decided to stay there for a few days. Well we didn't so much decide as I did. She's off work until her ankle is fully healed so it's not like we have to rush back home. I'll be back next week with lots to show and tell.
There's a saying, life is not measured by the breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away. On May 11th 1985 there was an absolute feeling of love walking in.
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
