Go ~ Go Dancer

Ahhhh, the 70's...

Reviews

[Relic]

I've seen my share of them in the 80's when they had showers and poles. haha I imagine that beat is still there inside most of the young ladies that entertained me and others. But age does refine certain arts and makes us appreciate them more.

Well done, lisa. :)

[Lisasview]

Once upon a time I was right there on Sunset Blvd...
Such memories of those days.
Lisa, about to eat grilled salmon for dinner..along with my Gin and Tonic

[Bud R. Berkich]

A great poem filled with atmosphere and imagery. Especially liked the juxtaposition of the dancer's public vs. private life, which allows the reader to see the dancer as a person, just like those who voyeur her (the reader as well in this sense). NIce piece of writing!

[Lisasview]

I love the extra comment you made regarding my poem...You absolutely got what I was saying and I so appreciate knowing that. This shows me that you actually read my poem and did not just skim it. Did you read Innocence or Nymph? ... I do think you would like those as well.
LIsa, thinking about your comment...

[Relic]

Hmm? I think you can thank Mr. Bud R. Berkich for that last comment. :)

[Lisasview]

This is so so weird...as the comment you and I are referring to came under your name...when I went to say thank you...my thank you went to you??

[Relic]

That is weird. I guess because I'm at the top of the thread. Don't know.

[Lisasview]

I think you must have responded to your comment to me... Instead of doing a comment on his own...read moreI think you must have responded to your comment to me... Instead of doing a comment on his own...
Anyway, thank you for letting me know..because on my end no name other than yours showed up...
I wrote him while reviewing one of his poems.
Thanks again,
Lisa

[Vol]

And you say you only write from personal experience... Her intensity is what living an abundant life is all about! It sounds a lot like unabashed JOY to me. If it was, indeed you, I'm happy you survived.

[Lisasview]

No not me...but I grew up in the Hollywood HILLS and the strip joints were on Sunset Blvd.... and I did go a couple of times..so this is from what I think..

[Vol]

OH... well, I just saw this... and have already written about it again, so disregard any assumptions I have now disreguarded.
Vol

[Trace]

Very enjoyable read. Nice easy rhyme patters, never felt needing.
I like this a lot.

Trace.

[Lisasview]

I enjoy using structure in most of my poems.. Glad you liked it!
Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Lisa, now in Spain

[emmajoygreen]

An adventure of words that opened like a curtain to trach me, others, how it is in different worlds. You've written free and proud, made me smile yet at the end smile a little less at the mention of the cat. So many people, not necessarily in the hot smoky space of the entertainment business, do this or that for others then.. return to home or haven where self return into (his) her own possession. the place where possession is both self and space. A brilliant post, alluring yet.. poignant.

[Lisasview]

How delighted I am that you enjoyed my poem and although not part of your world are open to experiencing it through my poem. I grew up in Hollywood and on Sunset Blvd there were Go Go Clubs...I often write about people in different life styles.. My imagination takes me there...
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my little poem.
Lisa, having a cappuccino early here in Spain

[emmajoygreen]

There's nothing like sharing someone's first class experiences, whatever and where. Why be poart of the planet oe Humanity and plant head in the sand! Am about to make my first hot chocolate of the day. Off coffee and this or that for Lent I think. :)

[emmajoygreen]

However careful I am, typos are my... umm mantra of the day - or summat!

[Lisasview]

Thank you and enjoy your hot chocolate...
Lisa

[emmajoygreen]

I am. thank you!

[Lisasview]

wonderful....

[andrew mitchell]

Where there is money and attraction you will always have this art on display exposing beauty. Nicely written Lisa.

[Lisasview]

How on earth did I not see your kind review until now??? I love your review..Thank you,
Lisa

[Blunt--Instrument]

Got a Lou Reed feel
Dirty Boulevard et all

BIG LIKE

[Lisasview]

Yes, Sunset Blvd was not nice and clean in the 70's..
I remember going to the dentist and the Schwabb for a malt with my father in the 50's... I was young..but I think Sunset Blvd was clean..

[Blunt--Instrument]

Check out Lou Reed’s album NEW YORK, first song is Dirty Boulevard. Nailed it. I’ve lived in New York City my whole adult life. Used to be a place called Billy’s Topless. I wrote a poem about it. If I can give it I’ll post it. Some funny stuff…

[Lisasview]

Sounds great...
Thanks,
L

[Blunt--Instrument]

Smut, porn and bdsm is fun to write too 👍

[Lisasview]

Not sure about all that...I like to write sensual poems that are not explicit...leaving the thoughts to the person reading my work.
Lisa

[Blunt--Instrument]

Well I agree actually, I don’t write what I call play by play sex. Usually I set up an idea or a scenario and let the reader guess the rest ….

Thx

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“Now, time and life have moved out of her way,
replacing every hot-pant’s go·go song
with love of art … piano tunes to play;
still, in her heart, that old beat plays along”
Wow Lisa! So lyrical, musical, wistful, and peaceful, -transcendent at the end…. Great rhythm and rhyme, imagery, the last verse stole my heart. Great photo, font, musical notes- yes! Go-Go dancers were iconic. In reading many of the comments here I see that this poem/song comes from personal memories. How multi-faceted you are! How brave and strong! Thank you so much for sharing this life interlude with us here. I happily remember American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, Shindig, Goldie Hawn in Laugh-In, etc., etc. This is so upbeat and memorable - Brava!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

P.S. I lived in Covina, California in the 70s and was a professional songwriter in the 80s. We share Cali & musical roots:))

[Lisasview]

I have oh so many goosebumps after reading your wonderful review.
Yes, this little poem was taken from my personal life.
I grew up in Hollywood... graduated Hollywood High in 1966...
I was on American Bandstand...I was a top model for Sonny and Chers clothing line..
I worked at Barneys Beanery and i was a singer at 1420AD on La Cienga... all of this before I actually started my "REAL" life..long story
Thank you for your amazing review!!
Lisa

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You’re so welcome! Wow! Wow! Wow! Serendipity! Xo

[Lisasview]

Yes, wow..isn't life wonderful!!

[Richard Knox]

At first I thought this was a poem of sadness, but coming back to it, I think it may be one of triumph. She was very good at go-go dancing, and proud of that, despite the demeaning aspects of the job. She did her best to separate her Self from the anonymous dancer she portrayed, and succeeded, later moving on to find fulfillment in art and music, but without losing touch with her inner go-go dancer who was strong and successful.

[Lisasview]

Wow, my dear Richard you got my poem in a nut shell...This is a truthful story...and the fact that you understood it completely is so fantastic..
Thank you for really reading it!!
Lisa, traveling thru Spain by train...

[Richard Knox]

I think the credit goes to the writer.

[Lisasview]

So again you are so so sweet to say such kind things!!
Lisa, on holiday in Northern and rainy Spain...

[Brad Dehler]

Very lively and sexy. Thank you. Interesting perspective of one in the mix, in the Go-Go. I particularly appreciate the ending
:piano tunes to play;

still, in her heart, that old beat plays along". There is a youthful energy here yet it is timeless.....

[Lisasview]

Good to see you back and reviewing.. I actually have a group of sensual poems I posted...that you might like...I lived in Hollywood, California as a child until I was 20 years old and so, Go~Go dancers on Sunset Blvd were pretty common..That was in the late 60's and 70's.
Lisa, no longer in California

[Brad Dehler]

lol "No longer in California", good for you! Thanks for that additional insight on your experience. I will look for those poems ;)

[Lisasview]

Hello again,
I enjoy giving insight to my poems…
Thank you again for reading my work.
I have quite a few posted.
Lisa, packing for a train trip.

[JE Falcon]

A better than good write about a short period in history. The years of the Burlesque gave was to Go-Go, and Topless Dancers. I knew a few, and their stories were mostly the same, the need for money. --- Some were in it for the drugs they wanted, with others it was an easier way to make money during their college days and more lucrative than waiting on tables in some diner. Then there were the ones that couldn't see themselves in some office plucking on a typewriter, so their families were supported by dollars slipped into their G-strings. And don't think that they didn't eat well, some of these dancers made more money in a week than the best college-educated secretaries did in a month. But like you said, nothing lasts forever, and the job turned the corner again, pole dancing. How do they do that?

[Lisasview]

I could have sworn that I responded to your very, very nice review of my Go~Go poem... but I think I forgot to press Post Comment..Anyway, JE, thank you for you fabulous, extensive and so well written review. Reviews like yours tells me that you actually read my poem and I do so appreciate it.
Pole dancing is actually quite an art.. of curse not all Go Go dancers actually used poles some just danced in cages... and left all their skimpy clothes on. So there was a huge difference between nudie clubs and, Go~Go dancing clubs...
I grew upon Hollywood, California and...well,
Lisa, now in Spain

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I feel like I am watching Shindig or Hulabaloo....

dancing is art, it is expression....always was for me.
j.

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh dear Jacob did those two shows bring back memories..Do you remember the Dave Clark show?
read moreOh gosh dear Jacob did those two shows bring back memories..Do you remember the Dave Clark show?
I actually danced on that show!! Forgot all about it until now.
I often just dance around the house... for no reason at all...
Lisa, feeling a dance coming on...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Did you mean Dick Clark's American Bandstand....

yes, watched it every day....I loved to dance.

[Lisasview]

Well, I actually was one of the dancers on that show...I too loved to dance...