The Magical Healing Powers of Disco

I have discovered the magic bullet that will bring everlasting happiness to hearts long worn from hardship. It's guaranteed to heal whatever pain you're having and doesn't even require a prescription. Better than therapy, sweeter than honey, and smoother than chocolate silk pie, I present to you:

Harry Wayne Casey

Or, as you may know him, KC.

Of KC and the Sunshine Band fame.

I was young in the 70s, but not too young to leave this man unappreciated. He was one of my first crushes. I later developed a crush-by-association on a friend of my brother's because of his resemblance to KC. Sadly, it was unrequited, maybe because I wouldn't stop asking him to shake his booty and telling him that that's the way, uh huh, uh huh, I liked it.

You have to admit that not a lot of guys would have the confidence to wear these shorts on stage. Or wear a cape with such enthusiasm (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1MTRfiXMU). The guy was a pro. And, believe me, the passage of time has not slowed this man down. He continues to perform on the Casino Tour and even came to our own fair city not too long ago. I have to admit, either he's aged well or found a photographer who is very gifted with the airbrush.



Yesterday I downloaded "Boogie Shoes" and have decided that it is the only antivenom worth having when you've been bitten by the blues. Wake up a little cranky this morning? Run to iTunes or Rhapsody or wherever you go for your instant music gratification and click on "Buy, Buy, Buy this tune NOW."


Once your toes start tapping along to the beat, your moody little heart won't be far behind. Especially if you're wearing these shoes. Worried about having enough money to pay for that impulse buy at Sam's Club? Plug in KC and you'll be transported to an easier time. It's the Sunshine Band, for heaven's sakes! How could you go wrong??

K.C. wants to put on his boogie shoes, my friends. And he wants to boogie with you.