Two From August 1970
Here's a pair of scans from the summer of 1970 - August, to be precise. Kids are already seeing "back to school" commercials on TV, and it's a huge bummer. Vacation just flew by! It must have been a hot August, the Disneyland Band needed to find a shady spot to perform, though the bandleader has to suffer. Fame isn't easy. A lady in the distance is capturing the whole thing on her movie camera. No sound, but she will play "Stars and Stripes Forever" on the kazoo when projecting the film for friends. Judging by the crowds back by the Bank of America, there was probably a character (or two) there, but I can't see them.
Next is this late (LATE) afternoon photo looking northward on Main Street. Most everything is in shadow except for the upper parts of the buildings on the right, but even those will be beyond the reach of the sun soon. I love the nostalgic feel of this one!
2 comments:
Major-
The 2nd image shadows definitely heighten the drama. Along the left sidewalk, I note a 1960's/70's 'wavy' shopping bag along with a tri-stripe bag just a little farther along on the sidewalk.
Thanks, Major.
"there was probably a character (or two) there, but I can't see them". Perhaps Mr. Lincoln stepped outside for a bit of fresh air. The gals go crazy for him, just like the Beatles. It's probably because of his really big...... hat. Yeah, I don't see a Character back there either. The bandleader is wearing one of those portable, magnetic, revolving red lights that cops slap onto the roof of an unmarked police car when pursuing a lawbreaker . I guess that's to make guests get out of the way when the band is marching down Main Street.
Instead of counting trashcans, I'm gonna count shopping bags!... Four, I think. Hard to tell because they tend to blend in with the wild, colorful, groovy clothing of this era. We've also got a Sweeper, looks like he's prodding a passed-out drunk lying on the curb. I too, like the mood of this picture.
Nanook, there are two of those 'wavy', groovy bags on the left. They're next to each other, one is more in shadow.
Pleasant pics, Major. Thanks.
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