In a quaint tale of chaos and music fusion, a nostalgic recollection takes us back to a fateful evening in July 1980 when a group of friends embarked on a reckless escapade that ended in a bizarre crash at Lynton Luff’s Piano Shop. The protagonist, on the brink of military service, found himself in a vintage Falcon with his comrades, speeding towards The Raffles Hotel. Ignoring a traffic light, their car careened out of control, crashing into the iconic piano shop.
The soundtrack to this calamity was provided by The Dugites’ “In Your Car,” a local Western Australian band whose namesake is inspired by a venomous Australian reptile. The protagonist, amidst the wreckage and a grand piano perched on the shop’s roof, recounts the surreal experience of being inside the shop post-collision. The driver, Patrick, in a fit of frustration, kicks the car while the passengers struggle to exit the scene.
As the dust settles, the aftermath unfolds with a pragmatic decision for some to hitchhike home, salvaging what remained of the night. The reminiscing narrator recalls the injuries sustained, symbolized by blood in his urine, a poignant reminder of the chaotic events of that night. The Piano Shop Crash, a moment frozen in time, embodies a blend of recklessness, camaraderie, and the unexpected twists of fate.
While Lynton Luff’s Piano Shop has long relocated, the memories of that night linger, intertwined with the evocative tunes of The Dugites. The band, much like the slithering dugite, had its moment in the sun before fading into obscurity. The narrative, peppered with personal anecdotes and local references, captures the essence of a bygone era, where a chance encounter with fate led to an unforgettable collision of music and mayhem.
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