Hold the presses! I
can’t believe this wasn’t broadcast on some kind of emergency news basis. However, according to the Internet (which
means it must be true), Greg Page is returning as the Yellow Wiggle.
I’ll give you all a moment to gasp in shock and awe.
Recovered? Then we’ll
continue.
Yes, according to the Wiggles’ press release, Sam Moran has
graciously agreed to step down and Greg will be take over again. Greg was the original Yellow Wiggle and one
of the founders of the group.
Dave and I used to amuse ourselves with speculation over the
abrupt personnel change. Had Greg been
eaten by a crocodile during a Wiggly Beach Party? Had Captain Feathersword launched an attack
and abandoned Greg on a desert island?
Had there been a more prosaic Beatle-esque breakup over the direction of
the group? Our theories prove that a) we
spent way too much time thinking about this and b) we clearly watch too much
TV.
The official report was somewhat duller than our wild
conspiracies. Greg retired because of
health problems that prevented him from performing live. That’s their story and they’re sticking to
it.
Those problems must have been dealt with, one assumes. Which leaves us with the most important
question: how does it affect us?
We thought our boys were starting to outgrow the Wiggles but
lately they’ve had a revival in our household.
Alex has always preferred Greg to Sam, so I suspect he’ll be happy. I doubt Nathan will care one way or another
as long as the songs keep rolling.
Personally, I think Sam is a superior singer and performer
to Greg. But Greg has something that I
don’t think Sam did: passion. Watching
the man through concerts and shows and random songs, you can tell that
performing for children is a passion of his.
And clearly, as one of the founders, the Wiggles were his dream. He loves it and it comes through with every
goofy smile and exuberant dance move.
So I don’t think I’ll be too upset at losing Sam. There are too many people in this world who
are doing jobs that they’re good at but they don’t love. Being the best at something isn’t as
important as loving what you do.
Welcome back, Greg.
We’ve missed you.
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