It was my 19th birthday and my cousin Ro, a city girl through-and-through took me out to celebrate at The Palladium in New York City.
I look at this photo now and think I didn't look remotely "dressed up" for going out, but I remember that shirt well. It was silk, a shell as it was called, typically worn under suit jackets. It was very popular at the time. I was wearing it with my favorite short black skirt and heels. My hair was permed, teased to be bigger than normal. I towered over my petite cousin, as was the norm for me when compared to the other women in my family. I was 5'8", all the other women were 5'4" or shorter.
The Palladium was a legendary nightclub. One of the biggest in New York City. The dance floor was huge and packed. I remember the stairs as I entered the club - big black and white polka dots, all lit up. It was such a memorable night. I was born in the Bronx and lived in the country most of my life, so this was a real experience for me. I remember feeling so cool to be out in NYC, at a famous club, dancing among real city dwellers.
You couldn't pay me to go to a club in NYC today, but I'm glad to have had the opportunity. Those were certainly the days.
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