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Very high notes were also Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, the Nirvana mini reunion (Kisses Dave and Chris, you still rock my soul) Roger Waters with Eddie Vedder, Alicia Keys (whose New York song sounded way better minus the rap stylings of Jay-Z) The Who, Bon Jovi and of course, the Boss, Bruce Springsteen.
Billy Joel was meh, I'm kind of over his songs, still he was enjoyable. Kanye West was a bit of a yikes for his 20 minute set. What was that skirt? Okay, Chris Martin, I'm sure you're a very nice guy, but I just do not get the appeal of you. Your voice is like someone trying to sing with a mouthful of marbles and water. And what was with the Losing My Religion piece with Michael Stipe? Could you two have been any more depressing?
On to other things. I'm orbiting Mars happy you all enjoyed my Alex fest post the other day. It was great fun trying to imagine our Captain Ninja and creating my very first piece of flash fiction. Hat tip, Alex my friend, you are incredible.
My birthday is Saturday so I'll be doing a fun post with some of my favorite things. I am getting to be one old ass bitch. LOL
Laters!
I watched some of the concert as well. I have a new appreciation for performers now that I am performing with my guitar. Bon Jovi was good, as was Clapton. Can't believe the Rolling Stones can still move around like that. Especially when Richards already looks like he's dead but no one's told him.
ReplyDeleteClapton was great, too. How could I have forgotten to mention him? My nephew was completely impressed with the Stones and could not believe how old they are. Richards is a zombie for sure. LOL
DeleteIt's all the alcohol and drugs that keep Keith upright-he's been pickled and preserved. Either that or he's a zombie.
DeleteI do very much feel the appeal of Chris Martin (although not of his wify Gwynderella) :)
ReplyDeleteI'd never put Alicia Keys in the high company, Melsy :P She is always so mediocre and uninspired.
I'm preparing an army of strippers for the birthday parteeee! :)
Now see, I like Gwyneth. She's a good actress to me, not great, but good. Alicia is never uninspired, she plays her own instruments, writes her own music and songs, I dig that. Mediocre and uninspired is J Lo or Carrie Underwood.
DeleteCan't wait for the strippers, you always get the hottest guys. ;)
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ReplyDeleteGreat concert Melissa. Clapton is such an amazing musician. He totally reinvented himself and is still a genius.
ReplyDeleteClapton is awesome, isn't he? I was just in heaven last night watching all these acts that have inspired me over the years.
DeleteMichael Stipe has always kind of annoyed me, don't know if he fit in with the rest of the group, downer to the max!
ReplyDeleteYes, a most definite downer. I was like are we supposed to be raising hopes or sink them in depression. LOL
DeleteMy dad is born on the same date as you, so that makes Dec 15 twice as special to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely not a rock guy. Probably the only rock band I love is Kings of Leon. These guys are in a different league. :)
Alicia Keys is overrated. Period. :)
Happy Birthday to your dad! Dec 15 is a rockin day for sure. :)
DeleteKings of Leon is pretty good. They have a different sound that I like.
Alicia is not overrated. I can name a ton of people who are huge but have like a fifth of her talent and intelligence. :)
Awesome line-up, yay for Coldplay (you know, I like them - but I HATE; HATE; HATE Chris Martin) and Billy Joel (I still can't get enough of his 70s/80s stuff) :)
ReplyDeleteSaw the McCartney/Nirvana jam on YT - pretty epic stuff!
Your one big flaw, LOL My sister loves them, too, and I give her shit all the time.
DeleteYes that McCartney/Nirvana jam was incredible. My fave performance I think.
oh! Happy birthday for Saturday!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynda! You've made me smile tonight. :)
DeleteHappy pre-birthday! Hope we can celebrate with a Bears win. :-) Dave Grohl is an idol of mine btw.
ReplyDeleteHey there, E.J.! Thank you very much and yes, let's celebrate with a HUGE win over the Packers.
DeleteDave rocks! What a great musician. Love him and the Foo Fighters.
There are only a few times a year when I miss having a telly and this would be one of them. Great line up here and I see we have much the same taste is rock music. Love The Who and still miss Moon the Loon, but am thrilled that Starky (Ringo's son) plays drums with them. And McCartney-be still my heart. He was my very first crush as a little girl. When he dies, I'm going into mourning and wearing widows weeds for a year.
ReplyDeleteHigh fives, Anne! We rock, my friend. :) Starky is awesome at the skins, though I do miss seeing Moon. I watch old clips of him and he was unbelievable. McCartney is an icon and I know how you feel. When Steven Tyler goes, I'm going into mourning myself.
DeleteI didn't catch any of this - but it does sound like a hell of a show - but I might have gotten more entertainment listening to you rant about it! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL, Craig you are one awesome guy for following my rants here, FB and everywhere else I can. I look forward to all your responses and comments. ;) If you can catch this or download from iTunes, do so. It was epic.
DeleteIt does sound like a great show!
ReplyDeleteoooh, whatcha doing on your birthday? What is your favorite cake? I hope you have a wonderful day!!! @>--------
Hi Ella! Oh yes, it was a great show, one that I will never forget.
DeleteI'm going to see The Hobbit for my b-day. Yay!! My favorite cake is red velvet. OMG, I could just die when I have a slice of really good red velvet cake.
And thank you very much. :)
Sounds like an AMAZING festival! wow. I am so envious of the mini-Nirvana reunion!!
ReplyDeleteHi Trisha! It was absolutely thrilling and more so because it was for such a great cause. Cannot stop talking about the Nirvana reunion. It was so great seeing Chris and Dave together again. Made me miss Kurt, though.
DeleteIs it true that Paul McCarney fronted the Nirvana reunion? Sounds like an odd mix.
ReplyDeleteJamie
He sure did, Jamie. It was awesome!
DeleteYou're not getting old...that's seasoned. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't see the show so I can't comment one way or the other.
I love how you think, Laura. Seasoned...Better with age, right? :)
DeleteOh please. You are not that old. I recently got put on high blood pressure medicine. THAT makes you feel old.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, Michael. There are some days I feel 143, but thanks for reminding me I'm not. :)
DeleteIt's too bad Billy Joel wasn't great, but at least you had sort of a good time.
ReplyDeleteI had a great time watching the concert, Emily. I know Biully could have been better, but the others more than made up for him. And Kanye, LOL
DeleteI loved Laura Eno's comment. I'm going to remember that for use later. Sounds like the show was a mixed bag.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Laura's comment rocks. It was a mixed bag, but definitely had more highs than lows.
DeleteThanks for the follow, and glad you like Paris. It's one of my fave places, too. Some concerts are better than others, no doubt. No way to tell beforehand. . .
ReplyDeleteHi D.G. It's true, you never know what's going to happen when assemble such a group of talent on short notice.
DeleteI'm happy I found your Paris posts. Great photos!
Great that they put this show on to raise money, amazing how singers can always raise funds in a very short time span. Sounds like you had fun even through the more questionable performances.
ReplyDeleteI loved the show, Charmaine. There were lots more amazing performances than questionable ones. I'm just happy they were able to raise so much money.
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