Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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i j§)rh h r t - 3 horn 2. can go crazy but they're not going to cause any damage and they're not going to fight it's great, 'cause we don't want to play to people who are fighting A pet peeve of Jackson's is audiences who interrupt the music by screaming and carrying on during the music As Enfield put It. They're not a loud band There's quiet bits and there's loud bits And when he plays quiet bits, he wants people to listen, so they can hear it So many times people are just screaming He's got all these percussion parts, he's written the stuff, they've sat for hours rehearsing it. and yet people just scream and you don't ever hear it What's the point? It's a bit of an insult to hear Sure make noise at the end of the song College audiences are just noisier than everyone else They usually Just scream and you're really not sure when they're happy Students are usually the ones who make noise at the wrong time He tells them though But its good, its all port of the show They can shout back, and he likes that He likes it if he talks to them and they shout back: he's okay about that As long as they don't do it In the middle of the song Jackson did evoke quite a bit of shouting from the Pucillo audience, most, but not all of it between numbers Jackson's face wrinkled and lips curled into a scornful leer when the noise continued too far Into the music An especially well received song met with whistles and screams when it began but was given full attention as it progressed. The band’s acappella rendition of Is She Really Going Out With Him?'' was a distinct favorite The audience had been crying out for this one since the beginning. and by their gratifying response was not disappointed at all when the band performed it After a twenty minute break, the band reappeared. opening the second set with Cole Porter's Night and Day The well known Dif ferent for Girls cut was then followed by a barrage of new songs, and some oldies from the less known albums such as Jumpin' Jive The audience enjoyed it all At one point the star called out. We're one of the few bands in the world who can play quietly as well as loudly right? The audience agreed heartily Proving their talent for playing a more laid back style and Jackson's talent for smooth lyrics, the band ended the set with 'Slow Song. a new one from the Night and Day LP But the concert was still far from over After a short break, and a lot more screaming from the Pucillo crowd. Jackson and the band were back The first encore was a surprising string of sixties hits Here the versatility of the band became clear Both Askew and bass player Graham Maby took the lead on some of these Contemplating the evening at hand, dancer Jacolyn Fonner sits patiently as make-up is applied for th night's performance in the Great American Musical. — Photo by Vicki Zaharlos numbers Askew was especially well-received with her raspy, Ronstadt like vocals on Heatwave. For the second and final encore. Jackson and the band did a long rendition of I'm a Man. the title cut from his second album. By this time the tall gawky musician who had stomped and leaped about so energetically was now losing his vigor At one point in the song he walked back behind the drum set. clutching his arms against his stomach But the encore was finished with great intensity, from both the audience and the performer With a big grin on his face. Jackson finished the encore, threw his towel into the crowd, and took his bow with the band They made their exit, leaving the crowd to howl and light their lighters for only a matter of seconds before the gym lights came on The audience realized that, after playing more than two and a half hours to the exuberant crowd. Joe Jackson was gone Not only had the concert ended, but for most students, this marked the finale of the Homecoming week end Music, sports, parties and friends marie the week-end memorable for many. Susan Miller 16 Homecoming

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“Hey, Joe” From the beginning, the cards were stacked against the Homecoming Concert News of who would be performing elicited a variety of responses When the name Joe Jackson was mentioned, many people asked. ''Who?” Those who were familiar with his music began to circulate rumors that he would perform without a band, and that he hadn't been well-received by audiences for one reason or anothet. Ticket sales got off to a slow start, and fresh memories of the Southside Johnny concert, cancelled due to lack of interest, provoked pessimism and wonder if there would be a concert at all In a more limited circle of people, word got around that Joe wouldn't do any In- terviews; for one thing, he had been sick and wasn't up to it Was he too sick to do the Satur day night concert7 Joe Jackson's road manager of five years. Frankie Enfield, had this to say about the star's illness. “He hasn't been too well lately He had a viral Infection In the throat Do you want the gory details? Was this a descnption of a man about to give a concert to a demanding college audience? Despite many doubts, students filled Puclllo Gym to capacity. Fifteen minutes before the concert was to start, recorded jau songs blared out of the speakers Anticipation mounted No opening act was scheduled; Joe would soon take to the stage Finally the band appeared the same musicians from his recent Night and Day album with the addition of Joy Askew on the keyboards As they began to play Jackson calmly came to the front of the stage and started showering M M's on the front rows The show manship never let up from then on. despite the fact that Jackson is not fond of playing colleges According to Enfield. Joe does more col- leges than he'd probably like to do. Basically its because when we do colleges, most places we do gymnasiums, and the sound Is not good. And he likes to get a good sound Obviously And he likes the lights to look good When you play gyms the lights don't look so good and the sound is not so good, and its difficult for the band to hear He just likes to make everything as good as possible All doubts diminished as the group launched energetically into the first set. There was something for everyone; cuts from all five of his albums, including a great many from the popular Look Sharp LP His wry. caustic humor became apparent as he bantered with the rowdy, but well-behaved audience Cries of “Hey Joe. Hey Joe. and. strangely. Nigel' were answered with lightly sarcastic responses from the singer himself, and his powerful mocking calls of Nigel. were applauded The good thing about the audiences is that they are usually well-behaved. Enfield stated They have a good lime, they sort of go crazy, but they don't smash things We always Ike people to be able to stand up. We know they Bass player Graham Maby Joins Joe Jackson in the spotlight during one of their pieces. Band members Joined in on vocal parts throughout the concert. — Photo by Trade Wene Homecoming 15

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Work becomes play for Tom Powell, who enjoys himself as he helps oul on ihe award-winning Phi Sigma Pi floal. — Photo by Darrin Mann Moving from the sidewalks of George Si. lo the Biemesder-fer lawn, the crowds refresh themselves at the Cider Pour before the afternoon's football game. — Photo by Trade Went Wrapping-up the big week-end. Guardian Angel's lead singer. Paul Zografakis. performs at the Venture Coffee Mouse Monday evening. — Photo by Trade Wene Posing at the end of the finale, the dancers smile with feelings of satisfaction at the audience after the performance of “Chorus Line. — Photo by Trade Wcnr Homecoming 17