A Night to Remember

Unlike Walter Lord's 1955 book and later film, with the unfortunate ending of the Titanic sinking, Monday night was our "night to remember", in a positive sense. Jerry and I saw Harry Connick, Jr. in Bangkok for his "My New Orleans Asia Tour". It was truly incredible!

Our evening began with dinner, where we sat at a second floor window overlooking a courtyard filled with Thais, mostly young. As it turned out, we saw two concerts! The group playing in the courtyard was voted the Number one rock group in Thailand, having the #1 song and album of the year. We couldn't understand much, if any of what they sang but isn't that true for American rock concerts too! While watching, we made a unique observation. The Thai people are very reserved and quiet. This held true even at this concert! There were a few screams when the group first came out but the crowd was mostly quiet some singing along as they began. We were leaving the area and walked right up to the lead singer. Kodak Moment! You could have thought I actually knew who this guy was! Meet Dax!

The REAL concert was great! Harry Connick, Jr, that is. He mostly sang songs about New Orleans and Cajun country, as this was promoting the "Oh My, New Orleans" CD. It was delightful hearing all the New Orleans songs and live jazz music. Although I have to admit, it did make me a little homesick for the deep south, with the music, his talk of New Orleans, and that Cajun accent!

Here's a couple of picture we were able to get. They aren't great but the best you can get especially since camera's weren't supposed to be allowed! You will notice that there are people crowded at the front. The last song, he invited folks to come up and dance with he and the band. A small crowd, including us joined him, but most remained seated! I'm certain a few had thoughts of the obnoxious and loud foreigners!

What a night to remember! An evening filled with music, food, fun, laughter and the man I love! I am talking about Jerry - not Harry Connick, Jr!