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The CROWD charges to the bandstand, surging against it, their bodies bobbing up and down to BUFORD’S mesmerizing riff.
The WHITE FOLKS listen to BUFORD with rapturous expressions. His performance is a true awakening for them—an out-of-body experience.
This is their baptism of volcanic soul-fire; their first “up close and personal” encounter with a Black performer putting on The Show.
BUFORD, leaning way back on his knees, BLOWS a sustained wailing note that climbs up the wall and CLINKS against the MIRRORED GLITTER BALL rotating above the dance floor.
JIMMIE
(begins chanting slowly)
Blow Buford blow…Blow Buford blow…
Blow Buford blow…
DOTTIE
(picks up the chant)
Blow Buford blow…Blow Buford blow…
Blow Buford blow…
VIVIAN & ETTA
(picking up the chant)
Blow Buford blow…Blow Buford blow…
Blow Buford blow…
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