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| - The year is 1979. Brothers Ronald Bell and Robert "Kool" Bell have been making a nice living on the R&B charts with the rest of the band, affectionately called "The Gang." Then, like a holy pop-funk messenger sent from heaven, a Mr. J.T. Taylor joins the gang and what follows is an album that will change the face of music, men, and background tunes at sporting events across the country. I'm talking about Celebration.
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
There's a party goin' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times, and your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you
What does this have to do with AZ 88? Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce and explore the magic of the Celebration Champagne. They bring you a flute of champagne and then add a teensy spoon full of sugar. What follows is like the liquid version of the 1980 Kool & The Gang hit "Celebration." Slowly the sugar crystals sink, and then the bubbles form in the champagne, and it slowly rises up to the rim of your glass. I've witnessed both small and erupting bubbles. But the last time I was there I was witness to what may be described as a #1 Billboard hit bubble. It rose nearly a half inch above the rim of the flute and never spilled a drop over the side. It was brilliant.
One does not simply listen to "Celebration" without singing along and dancing. In like manner, one does not order the Celebration Champagne, watch the bubble magic, and maintain silence. It must be enjoyed out loud. Woo, holler, yeehaw, shout, yay or otherwise make some noise. Do it from your soul. Love it.
The vibe here is spot-on. Enough music to cater to some privacy, but not one of those places that you have to shout. Relaxed. Upscale without being snooty. The patio is perfect. I've sat out there for drinks and I've also enjoyed it during a January lunch. Cobb salad, friends. Cobb salad.
There's a party going on right there. A celebration, you might say, to last throughout the years (since 1988). Bring your good times, and your laughter too. They're gonna celebrate and party with you.
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