THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 Page 5 The Bands of Summer continue The Memorylaners got their concert crowd performing By Laura Eisener I t’s not always easy to get people to dance on the lawn of the Iron Works, but the Memorylaners managed to entice a few people up on their feet during their concert last week (July 16). There was even a glowing green skeleton that got to its feet to dance to a few tunes. The Memorylaners are familiar to many Saugonians, as they are popular performers on special occasions at the Senior Center and play many outdoor summer concerts in area towns. A few of the older tunes included the Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody” (often remembered as “You Don’t Know What It’s Like”), Mary Wells’ 1965 hit “My Guy” (written by William Robinson Jr.) and The Temptations’ 1965 hit “My Girl” (written standing for Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The U.S.A.” This marks the fourth consecutive summer that the Saugus Gerry The Memorylaners wore matching patriotic outfi ts at their concert on July 16. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White). Parrot heads appreciated the late Jimmy Buff ett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” from 1978. The band is also known for amusing comments between songs. The lead singer got especially into the mood with Louis Armstrong’s famous hit “What A Wonderful World,” which continues to be covered by many artists into the present. Steve Rich, the Saugus Founder’s Day 2011 Man of The Year, went up on stage and joined in on “Hang on Sloopy,” which was written in 1964 by Wes Farrell and Bert Berns. The band fi nished up, as is their custom, with many in the crowd D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM Public Library and the National Park Service are collaborating BANDS OF SUMMER | SEE PAGE 7
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