dougie

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1. 01 February 2006

   Spread Your Wings

   Freddie sang it wonderfully and the jam session at the end never get old. Might be a good fit for Paul Rodgers too. I'd LOVE to see Queen+PR add it to their set list.

2. 20 January 2006

   Paul's legacy

   The use of the name "Queen" for this band is a business decision. "Queen" is more than a band, it is a brand and identity. The current lineup will sell more tickets under the name Queen than it would if it called itse...

3. 20 January 2006

   Worst Song

   Brian's "I'm Scared." Absolutely can't listen to it. P.S. I, personally, like the black humor in "Don't Try Suicide," particularly the upbeat bluesy refrain.

4. 13 January 2006

   2006 USA Tour Setlist - A Survey

   I would LIKE to see them drop "God Save The Queen" and Brian's solo (isn't "Last Horizon" enough of a solo) precisely because they have been doing them for so long. It's never too late to innovate. Heck, I still think...

5. 13 January 2006

   2006 USA Tour Setlist - A Survey

   If the band sticks closely to the Euro set list, I'll be pissed. IMHO almost half of those songs didn't work, particularly the more pop-oriented stuff and the solos. The trick is to find songs that suit Paul's voice....

6. 29 December 2005

   What shows are you attending?

   Cleveland. I hope the band comes up with a set list that varies greatly from the last tour. Otherwise, as Freddie once said, "You might as well stay home and listen to the record, with some visuals thrown in."