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Post by zeopold on Sept 24, 2023 10:43:43 GMT
One of the best shows I've ever seen.
The moment when James Brown and his entourage made their way through the crowd under a follow-spot, occupied the table opposite mine and Richard dedicated 'Tutti Frutti' to him was an unforgettable highlight.
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Post by doug61 on Sept 27, 2023 12:12:22 GMT
To me they are their own tribute act, charging insane prices to a demographic that aren't too fussy and want an event rather than a gig. I had the opportunity to see the Stones in 1997. I was working in Vegas and a dozen or so of my colleagues including my manager were off to see them at $300 a pop. 'Expense it if you want to join us', he said. 'No thanks', I said. Little Richard and Chuck Berry were playing on the same night for $75. Monkey or organ grinder? Not exactly the hardest of choices. It's like Dylan for me, I had the chance to see him free with lift included in '78 at Blackbush and stupidly turned it down, maybe my all time favourite artist and I have never seen him. Why? Because That period was followed by the poor religion and 80's stuff and the '84 tour was the very last chance to see him INHO before the voice went completely. i just have no interest in seeing a pale shadow of a legend, much as I admire his determination to tour nonstop until he drops. There are definitely artists I have no wish to see once they become their own tribute act. Exactly the reason things like "Rebellion" Festival leave me utterly cold.
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Post by doug61 on Sept 27, 2023 12:17:53 GMT
Ah, the old authenticity discussion re-emerges Won't it always?, was your enjoyment because they were a stonking band at the peak of their powers and doing it all themselves with no help from under the stage or in the wings, or because it was one of the greatest bands ever you were seeing and you could have a brilliant sing along with thousands of other like minded souls. Both very fine reasons to see a band, but the difference is what I call being their own tribute act, providing a nostalgic reminder of a time in your life when everything was ahead of you and the world was a simpler place.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 27, 2023 13:09:27 GMT
Now you’re asking
It was wall to wall bangers and the band were on fire but, yeah, pure nostalgia for an era that I was too young to have known first hand. I was 18 when I saw them play in 1980 and so right up for a group who knew how to put on a great show
I don’t tend to analyse live shows as live music transcends the rational mind and taps into something more visceral. For me anyways
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Post by zeopold on Sept 27, 2023 14:10:32 GMT
I had the opportunity to see the Stones in 1997. I was working in Vegas and a dozen or so of my colleagues including my manager were off to see them at $300 a pop. 'Expense it if you want to join us', he said. 'No thanks', I said. Little Richard and Chuck Berry were playing on the same night for $75. Monkey or organ grinder? Not exactly the hardest of choices. There are definitely artists I have no wish to see once they become their own tribute act. Berry was 70 and Richard 64 when I saw them and they were both electrifying. They say 'black don't crack' and that certainly seems to be the case musically with many older blues and soul performers. By no means a hard & fast rule though. I took my mum to see Glen Campbell on his farewell tour and he blew me away.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 27, 2023 14:57:05 GMT
I've seen loads of very old performers... Chuck Berry, Frank Sinatra, Roky Erikson, Bert Jansch, many an old Northern Soul legend etc - along with lots of ageing punk rockers, and of course it's different to seeing them in their prime and, whilst variable, I enjoyed them all very much
Also the next rung down in terms of age (e.g. Public Enemy, Bryan Ferry, Sparks) still give me joy and happiness and I go see the three examples I mention again in a heartbeat when they next come to town
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 27, 2023 14:59:19 GMT
Mind you when they take the piss ticket price-wise I'm out
And there's some "legends" who are just too variable e.g. Van Morrison
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 27, 2023 15:00:23 GMT
I don’t tend to analyse live shows as live music transcends the rational mind and taps into something more visceral. For me anyways More of a hip swinger than a chin stroker 🤠
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Post by doug61 on Sept 28, 2023 16:36:22 GMT
There are definitely artists I have no wish to see once they become their own tribute act. Berry was 70 and Richard 64 when I saw them and they were both electrifying. They say 'black don't crack' and that certainly seems to be the case musically with many older blues and soul performers. By no means a hard & fast rule though. I took my mum to see Glen Campbell on his farewell tour and he blew me away. Nick Lowe wan't impressed by John Lee Hooker though, as the lyric's of Dr. Feelgood's "milk and alcohol" tell. "main attraction nearly dead on his feet"
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Post by stu77 on Oct 20, 2023 22:07:48 GMT
This got described as punky in one review I read.
Only heard a minute of it but sounded a bit like the Pistols Liar.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 21, 2023 15:39:26 GMT
Yuh. It’s v reminiscent of Liar
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Post by personunknown on Oct 26, 2023 17:39:39 GMT
The ancient fuckers still have it, Hackney Diamonds is a damn good album. Diverse guests Stevie Wonder to Lady Gaga and Bill Wyman is back.
My fave at the moment:
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 26, 2023 21:04:26 GMT
The ancient fuckers still have it, Hackney Diamonds is a damn good album. Diverse guests Stevie Wonder to Lady Gaga and Bill Wyman is back. My fave at the moment: Yes. I played it yesterday and really enjoyed it
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 27, 2023 8:51:25 GMT
Gaga's got a set of pipes on her...
The Rolling Stones & Lady Gaga – Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live from Racket NYC)
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Post by personunknown on Oct 29, 2023 16:40:39 GMT
Mainstream album of the year for me. Better every play. Mick n Ronnie were in the crowd at Barca/Real game yesterday. Barca had the tongue logo emblazoned on their shirts, limited edition one off match sponsor, you can buy a replica for ....ahem....£375
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