by Englishman 67 Replies latest jw friends
Best live performer:
SADE
Understated sensuality, as opposed to over-hyped sex--like some of her late 80s cohorts. The perfect "date" concert. If I told how many times I saw her/them in concert this year, some of my JW "friends" would know who I am.
Hmmm
i saw garth brooks in central park.........(yes that hbo special)
i cleansed my self by watching The Cult sometime later
i wish johnny cash or leonard cohen would come to philadelphia.
Hmmm - Lets make a deal
You take me to SADE and I will take you to Brian Setzer. We could make a weekend out of it. Ill just tell my wife uh that I uh -hell Ill just leave. -OM
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eric burden
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the big wu
saw clapton a long time ago and yes he rocks haven't made it to see dylan yet but one of these days!!
Most people think, Great God will come from the skies, Take away everything And make everybody feel high. But if you know what life is worth, You will look for yours on earth: And now you see the light, You stand up for your rights.~~Bob Marley
Some performers shine on stage, even though they are not as impressive in the studio. Live favorites:
Billy Joel - great keyboardist and wonderful with an audience.
Tracy Chapman - live, outdoor summer concert, she really connected
Itzhak Pearlman - loves to shmooze with the audience, funny guy
Joe Satriani - not much of a talker, but plays great guitar
and my most pleasant surprize: Barry Manilow. I know, I know...I had to be dragged to the concert by a rabid fan; but once there, he really put on a show and travels with an excellent orchestra. He knows he's a chilche and plays it up.
By the way, I'm heading for Vegas next week. Any suggestions?
It's surprising who is often a great liveband... Alas, I haven't seen that many bands live since I live far away from the usual tour routes...
Some favs:
David Bowie
Waterboys/Mike Scott
Cranberries
Bob Dylan
Bryan Adams (huge surprise!)
Lou Reed
...and I am extremely sad I never could see Queen live.
- Jan
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"Doctor how can you diagnose someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and then act like I had some choice about barging in here right now?" -- As Good As It Gets
Gotta agree with Hmmmm on Sade -- she really is a smooth operator on stage and her musicians are a crack jazz band. Their instrumental piece had the whole auditorium on their feet and dancing.
Great shows I have seen....
As a teenager...
Kiss (close enough to have Gene Simmons spit blood on me.)
Fleetwood Mac (When Stevie Nicks was a thin little fox.)
Doobie Brothers (oh hell, I am dating myself.)
Van Halen (The David Lee Roth)
Best shows I've seen in the last few years...
Phil Collins
Everything But the Girl (accoustical set)
Gino Vannelli (his small club tour)
On my want to see list:
U2
Basia
Joe Sample
Alanis Morrisette
WORST SHOWS I'VE EVER SEEN:
Eagles -- complete snoozeville. They played their songs exactly like the records with no improvisation. I couldn't wait for it to be over.
Elton John -- the same reason, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
"The God that comes before skepticism may bear little resemblence to the God that comes after."
M. Scott Peck (The Road Less Traveled)
Grateful Dead, I have to say they were one of the BEST but who knows, it may have been all the ummmmm lets say hallucinogens I may have ingested?
Really though,
Bob Dylan
America
Tom Petty
Crosby, Stills Nash and Young
Neil Young
Country Joe and the Fish.... am I showing my age????
Simon And Garfunkle(sp)?
Joe Cocker
and
Don Mclean
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When the pain of being where we are, becomes greater than our fear of letting go...we will risk and heal and grow.
Who said Barry Manilow????!!!!! YES YES YES! "...& it's daybreak... well ya gotta believe... it can be daybreak... and let it shine, shine, shine... all around the world!" HEEE!
