I'd written previously about an enthusiastic, seemingly inebriated fan at a concert. Suppose, later in the concert, after getting to sing part of "Roof Garden," the fan is still feeling no pain. You might wisely follow Al Jarreau's approach and give him a second moment in the sun. During "Boogie Down," Jarreau held the microphone up to him once again; the fan made the most of the spotlight, singing, "ALL I NEED IS TO GET MY BOOGIE DOWN!!!!"
"That fan might be a tad sloshed," I thought, "but at least, he has good taste in music." Also, Jarreau's judgment was spot on, giving the fan two brief chances to be heard during the show. Was the overenthusiastic man's double shot of the limelight deserved? Perhaps not, but his energy needed a release; as long as you're not harming anyone, what better place to be heard than at a concert?
