Four songs in current the Top 40 Rock Charts:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/rocksingles
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mike hunt
It's crazy that greatest hits is 33 on the charts in the UK. That album is 25 years old.
Pim Derks
25? Make that 35.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Brian is one of the most humble guys in the biz. Anyone who's met him or worked with him knows it.
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Brian's known himself and worked with himself for far longer than anybody else, and he's admitted being pigheaded. He's a magnificent musician and, as far as I can tell, an incredibly nice person, but he's not particularly humble, and he doesn't need to be.[/QUOTE]
That's one quote from him (notably possibly said in jest - always look for non-verbal communication underneath the words), up against thousands of displays of humility and testimonials from his peers saying the same.
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Brian is one of the most humble guys in the biz. Anyone who's met him or worked with him knows it.
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Brian's known himself and worked with himself for far longer than anybody else, and he's admitted being pigheaded. He's a magnificent musician and, as far as I can tell, an incredibly nice person, but he's not particularly humble, and he doesn't need to be.[/QUOTE]
That's one quote from him (notably possibly said in jest - always look for non-verbal communication underneath the words), up against thousands of displays of humility and testimonials from his peers saying the same.
Cruella de Vil
Looking back at the London Olympics footage, it is amzaing how a long dead singer, has the voice, charisma, humour and dare I say it, 'majesty' to galvanise thousands of ordinary people into singing a random exchange of nonsense syllables with total abandon, childish glee and complete sense of community.
Chief Mouse
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[b]The Real Wizard wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Brian is one of the most humble guys in the biz. Anyone who's met him or worked with him knows it. [/QUOTE]
Brian's known himself and worked with himself for far longer than anybody else, and he's admitted being pigheaded. He's a magnificent musician and, as far as I can tell, an incredibly nice person, but he's not particularly humble, and he doesn't need to be.[/QUOTE]
That's one quote from him (notably possibly said in jest - always look for non-verbal communication underneath the words), up against thousands of displays of humility and testimonials from his peers saying the same. [/QUOTE]
Gotta agree there.
[b]The Real Wizard wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Brian is one of the most humble guys in the biz. Anyone who's met him or worked with him knows it. [/QUOTE]
Brian's known himself and worked with himself for far longer than anybody else, and he's admitted being pigheaded. He's a magnificent musician and, as far as I can tell, an incredibly nice person, but he's not particularly humble, and he doesn't need to be.[/QUOTE]
That's one quote from him (notably possibly said in jest - always look for non-verbal communication underneath the words), up against thousands of displays of humility and testimonials from his peers saying the same. [/QUOTE]
Gotta agree there.
Stelios
[QUOTE] [b]CruellaDeVille wrote:[/b]
Looking back at the London Olympics footage, it is amzaing how a long dead singer, has the voice, charisma, humour and dare I say it, 'majesty' to galvanise thousands of ordinary people into singing a random exchange of nonsense syllables with total abandon, childish glee and complete sense of community.[/QUOTE]
Looking back at the London Olympics footage, it is amzaing how a long dead singer, has the voice, charisma, humour and dare I say it, 'majesty' to galvanise thousands of ordinary people into singing a random exchange of nonsense syllables with total abandon, childish glee and complete sense of community.[/QUOTE]
Stelios
^^^
I agree its amazing and we as Queen fans feel sort of proud about it but Freddie is not a (long dead) singer in terms of cultural impact.
He is an icon, and icons almost gain power as years go by especially since his case is strongly accociated with strugle and will-power wich are in the core of the Olympic spirit.
Also he is the one who perfected the sort of communication that the Olympics ceremony celebrate. The arena / big stadium / huge amount of people triumph the likes of which represent an era long gone because the world is a different place and Lennon singing about World Peace sadly feels not that relevent i'm afraid.
Having Freddie there in the screen with the "attitude" and dynamics of an athlete, blasting his unique powerfull vocals and not using words (words carry meaning so they automatically make people a bit more sceptical) but random syllables that urge you to respond is the safest bet to get the best crowd reaction.
Its almost like a cliche but in a good way.
I agree its amazing and we as Queen fans feel sort of proud about it but Freddie is not a (long dead) singer in terms of cultural impact.
He is an icon, and icons almost gain power as years go by especially since his case is strongly accociated with strugle and will-power wich are in the core of the Olympic spirit.
Also he is the one who perfected the sort of communication that the Olympics ceremony celebrate. The arena / big stadium / huge amount of people triumph the likes of which represent an era long gone because the world is a different place and Lennon singing about World Peace sadly feels not that relevent i'm afraid.
Having Freddie there in the screen with the "attitude" and dynamics of an athlete, blasting his unique powerfull vocals and not using words (words carry meaning so they automatically make people a bit more sceptical) but random syllables that urge you to respond is the safest bet to get the best crowd reaction.
Its almost like a cliche but in a good way.
Sebastian
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
That's one quote from him (notably possibly said in jest - always look for non-verbal communication underneath the words), up against thousands of displays of humility and testimonials from his peers saying the same.
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Two actually and, again, you could have a billion peers saying otherwise, he still knows himself better and has worked with himself longer.
Moreover, it's not a B&W situation: a person can be pigheaded for some things and humble for others; moreover, being pigheaded does not mean you're an arsehole; you can be (understandably) proud of what you've done and what you're capable of, and still be a nice person, which he almost definitely is.
That's one quote from him (notably possibly said in jest - always look for non-verbal communication underneath the words), up against thousands of displays of humility and testimonials from his peers saying the same.
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Two actually and, again, you could have a billion peers saying otherwise, he still knows himself better and has worked with himself longer.
Moreover, it's not a B&W situation: a person can be pigheaded for some things and humble for others; moreover, being pigheaded does not mean you're an arsehole; you can be (understandably) proud of what you've done and what you're capable of, and still be a nice person, which he almost definitely is.
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]Pim Derks wrote:[/b]
25? Make that 35. [/QUOTE]
Yea, I mean't 35 years. That's crazy Impressive. Hits 2 is 25 years old.
25? Make that 35. [/QUOTE]
Yea, I mean't 35 years. That's crazy Impressive. Hits 2 is 25 years old.
Lapetsu
[QUOTE] [b]CruellaDeVille wrote:[/b]
Looking back at the London Olympics footage, it is amzaing how a long dead singer, has the voice, charisma, humour and dare I say it, 'majesty' to galvanise thousands of ordinary people into singing a random exchange of nonsense syllables with total abandon, childish glee and complete sense of community.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, Freddie at the Olympics was great! Only bummer was that they cut out the "fuck you" :-)
Also, Brian performing Brighton Rock solo was truly awesome.
Looking back at the London Olympics footage, it is amzaing how a long dead singer, has the voice, charisma, humour and dare I say it, 'majesty' to galvanise thousands of ordinary people into singing a random exchange of nonsense syllables with total abandon, childish glee and complete sense of community.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, Freddie at the Olympics was great! Only bummer was that they cut out the "fuck you" :-)
Also, Brian performing Brighton Rock solo was truly awesome.
Costa86
^They replaced the "fuck you" with the "thank you" which he had said during an other concert, can't remember which one.
Nitroboy
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[b]Costa86 wrote: [/b] ^They replaced the "fuck you" with the "thank you" which he had said during an other concert, can't remember which one.[/QUOTE]
Budapest
[b]Costa86 wrote: [/b] ^They replaced the "fuck you" with the "thank you" which he had said during an other concert, can't remember which one.[/QUOTE]
Budapest
Costa86
[QUOTE] [b]Nitroboy wrote:[/b]
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[b]Costa86 wrote: [/b] ^They replaced the "fuck you" with the "thank you" which he had said during an other concert, can't remember which one.[/QUOTE]
Budapest[/QUOTE]
Yes, thanks!
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[b]Costa86 wrote: [/b] ^They replaced the "fuck you" with the "thank you" which he had said during an other concert, can't remember which one.[/QUOTE]
Budapest[/QUOTE]
Yes, thanks!
ggo1
Umm yeah... Queen are huge in the UK.
Up there with the Beatles, The Stones, Elton John and Led Zep.
Maybe the Who and MJ are at that level too in the UK but I cant think of anyone else.
In the US I'd say its Beatles, Stones, Eagles, Springsteen, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder
Canada its The Tragically Hip...
Anyhow, that's the level they are at. Think of the five biggest bands in your country.. Its comparable to that.
Everyone knows who Freddie Mercury was, and pretty much everyone knows who Brian May is. Its that level of fame.
They weren't always... It was the Works, Live Aid and the Magic tour that pushed them to the stratosphere.
They were always big, but they became huge and embraced by the nation, not just the rock fans at that point. Then Freddie died and they sort of got locked in place.
Still hated by anyone wandering the streets or the message boards who wants to be 'cool' though.
Strangely the so called 'cool' musicians who the above people say are where it's at in the UK will usually say very nice things about Queen.
Up there with the Beatles, The Stones, Elton John and Led Zep.
Maybe the Who and MJ are at that level too in the UK but I cant think of anyone else.
In the US I'd say its Beatles, Stones, Eagles, Springsteen, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder
Canada its The Tragically Hip...
Anyhow, that's the level they are at. Think of the five biggest bands in your country.. Its comparable to that.
Everyone knows who Freddie Mercury was, and pretty much everyone knows who Brian May is. Its that level of fame.
They weren't always... It was the Works, Live Aid and the Magic tour that pushed them to the stratosphere.
They were always big, but they became huge and embraced by the nation, not just the rock fans at that point. Then Freddie died and they sort of got locked in place.
Still hated by anyone wandering the streets or the message boards who wants to be 'cool' though.
Strangely the so called 'cool' musicians who the above people say are where it's at in the UK will usually say very nice things about Queen.