She's a Little Bit Country, I'm a Little Bit Rock-N-Roll!

It's been a while since I was really excited about Donny and Marie. Don't get me wrong...they were my first celebrity crush; I adored Donny's purple socks and Marie's "Dorothy Hamill" haircut. Even as "train-wreck-ish" as I thought their talk show was (that's right...even when I was horrified watching it, I still watched it), deep in my heart, I'm still a true fan! Plus, I'm pretty sure Marie is my brunette twin...just sayin'.
BUT, when I heard they were putting a show together in Vegas, I knew someday I'd be sitting in the audience as swept up and giddy as any teenager back in the 70s. That someday turned out to be October 14, 2011...
Dad, Mom, Kathy, Melinda, Johnny and I swooped into the Flamingo Hotel dressed to the nines and ready to rock. I wasn't disappointed. From the opener, to the solos, to the duets, to the corny (but heartfelt) jokes, to the amazing stiletto/studded boots (Marie's, not Donny's!), I was HOOKED! I lapped up every note and grinned from ear to ear the entire performance. When it was over, I was ready to sit through it all over again. No matter how old, or how out of date those two might get, I have loved them ever since I can remember...and I'm pretty big on loyalty. So...

I know if I'm feelin' right

No matter where I go

With a little bit of country

And a little bit of rock 'n roll

Donny's costume when he won "Dancing With The Stars."