Happy Birthday Brian May! I hope he has many more!
I have never been a concert t shirt person either....I always wish they came in colors other than black, maybe then I would have gotten some. I am not much for wearing black, and for some reason black concert t shirts just remind me of the kids in high school that spent more time smoking funny cigarettes than studying! ; ) Now looking back I wish I’d collected a few, I did get one from the Queen + AL concert last summer and I love it.
Rainbow, I saw that Breakthru was cancelled, I am disappointed, I was going to attend. Hopefully next year we are back to some kind of normal with things!
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JB050, It seems Simon and Garfunkel were active in the 60s and 70s that’s why I wasn’t familiar all the best bands were happening either before I was born or when I was too young to remember. I’m starting to discover them now. A great era back then us kids born in the 70s missed out on.
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have you seen "The Graduate"? Its soundtrack has a couple of S&G songs, "Mrs. Robinson", "The Sound of Silence", "Scarborough Fair". By S&G, I discovered Andy Williams, who sang a beautiful rendition of "Scarborough Fair" with Simon and Art. I also discovered some 1960s bands a short while ago, "Beach Boys" for example. I think they influenced Queen with their vocal harmonies.
have you seen "The Graduate"? Its soundtrack has a couple of S&G songs, "Mrs. Robinson", "The Sound of Silence", "Scarborough Fair". By S&G, I discovered Andy Williams, who sang a beautiful rendition of "Scarborough Fair" with Simon and Art. I also discovered some 1960s bands a short while ago, "Beach Boys" for example. I think they influenced Queen with their vocal harmonies.
Thanks Steven I will check that out I do love The Beach Boys too!
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It's the friendly, low drama aspect of this thread that makes it a very comfortable and fun place to participate. Of course, not everyone is interested in discussing the same topics, so some comments elicit further conversation and some comments are left alone. That's okay as well.
Rainbow,I totally agree with your comments. My problem is that unless I reply right away to comments that interest me, chances are I will forget when I come back later, or I will be unable to find the comment. It's not that I wasn't interested but rather that things got lost in the shuffle.
There are a few people we haven't seen lately and I do hope they are just busy elsewhere and will make it back soon. We are a small group, but I really enjoy us.
Aha, so I can use the quote feature! Great! I had tried on another thread an messed it up.
JB, I'm always interested in the background of videos or pictures and I like looking for people I should know. Phil Collins collecting autographs was funny. That's why I like those sound check videos you and I have been sharing, though I couldn't find a new one for this week because I can't remember where they originated. Maybe it was just a short series!
MHZ, I agree about black tee shirts. I used to wear a lot of black but it just isn't flattering anymore and it's so darn hot. I had a black tee on the other day and after being outside I was sweating like a race horse. TMI, I know. All of my Freddie shirts are black so I don't wear them often.
JB again, James Taylor was wonderful in concert. I think i saw him three times. He was always so laid back and mellow. For whatever reason his voice is very soothing to me. I remember one concert where we were sitting on the lawn at a riverfront venue. The stage hadn't been fully lit when suddenly he was just standing there on the stage alone in a white tee shirt and loose pants. He wasn't announced, he was just there, and he said "Hi" and the crowd went crazy. It was as if he was singing to a group of friends. I was blessed to see Simon and Garfunkel when they debuted (is that spelled right? Looks funny) Bridge Over Troubled Water. What a moment. I also saw Elton, the Rolling Stones, and Rod Stewart so how I managed to miss Queen I'll never know. My musical taste is very eclectic. I've seen Andrea Bocelli three times, had season tickets to the Symphony and Pops in my city for years though to be honest I wasn't a big fan and even saw Dolly Parton when we lived in Louisiana. Oh, and John Denver twice I think! Josh Groban once........I guess I've been lucky!
MHZ, are you still listening to Rudi Back Stage? If so, what did you think of his final statements??
Finally, a big Happy Birthday to Brian May. I think he's a treasure. He posted a picture on his IG page with Anita and said he'd been away from social media a bit because he's had some setbacks. I was sorry to hear that. I so want him to be able to tour at least one more time.
JB, I'm always interested in the background of videos or pictures and I like looking for people I should know. Phil Collins collecting autographs was funny. That's why I like those sound check videos you and I have been sharing, though I couldn't find a new one for this week because I can't remember where they originated. Maybe it was just a short series!
MHZ, I agree about black tee shirts. I used to wear a lot of black but it just isn't flattering anymore and it's so darn hot. I had a black tee on the other day and after being outside I was sweating like a race horse. TMI, I know. All of my Freddie shirts are black so I don't wear them often.
JB again, James Taylor was wonderful in concert. I think i saw him three times. He was always so laid back and mellow. For whatever reason his voice is very soothing to me. I remember one concert where we were sitting on the lawn at a riverfront venue. The stage hadn't been fully lit when suddenly he was just standing there on the stage alone in a white tee shirt and loose pants. He wasn't announced, he was just there, and he said "Hi" and the crowd went crazy. It was as if he was singing to a group of friends. I was blessed to see Simon and Garfunkel when they debuted (is that spelled right? Looks funny) Bridge Over Troubled Water. What a moment. I also saw Elton, the Rolling Stones, and Rod Stewart so how I managed to miss Queen I'll never know. My musical taste is very eclectic. I've seen Andrea Bocelli three times, had season tickets to the Symphony and Pops in my city for years though to be honest I wasn't a big fan and even saw Dolly Parton when we lived in Louisiana. Oh, and John Denver twice I think! Josh Groban once........I guess I've been lucky!
MHZ, are you still listening to Rudi Back Stage? If so, what did you think of his final statements??
Finally, a big Happy Birthday to Brian May. I think he's a treasure. He posted a picture on his IG page with Anita and said he'd been away from social media a bit because he's had some setbacks. I was sorry to hear that. I so want him to be able to tour at least one more time.
What’s going on with Rudi? His backstage #21 today, at 46 minutes said his landlord gave him 2 weeks to move out. What the hell? He said he always paid the rent on time, so cannot imagine what happened there. However, I don’t believe any landlord can force someone out with only 2 weeks notice. Furthermore, I don’t believe any landlord can kick someone out during COVID-19, and because south Florida is the new epi-center for COVID, I seriously doubt the landlord can do this. Interesting why he was told to leave, even while paying rent on time. Hmmmm....
Happy b-day, Bri! It remains 7-19-20 in my time zone, 20 mins. to spare! Have you seen the recent YouTube video where bandmates Tyler Warren and Neil Fairclough of Queen + Adam Lambert perform a cover to "Sail Away Sweet Sister" from "The Game" for Brian's 73rd b-day? Thanks to QueenZone member, FreddienotFreddy, for sharing it. It's truly sweet - and awesome (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf0YshlgHZc/)!
Jo, thanks for that link, what a fantastic b-day tribute. I'm so impressed with the work it must have taken to make that video. BTW, I remember FreddienotFreddy! Maybe she will stop in someday too. : )
Lsgp, I'd have to listen to the Rudi backstage again to fairly comment on your post. He had mentioned it on his IG so I went to his YouTube page and listened to just that portion of #21. Did he mention a work visa situation? Even so, I don't think the landlord would be able to use any problems with that for an eviction. Did he also say he was verbally forceful with the guys who came to check out the washer situation for the fifth time, minus precaution measures for COVID? I would need to hear more to make a judgement, but two weeks is unreasonable unless he had some sort of pre-warning. I can't even imagine needing to move all of that stuff, plus where does he go? I think we need more of the story.
EDIT: Jo, I sent you a PM. Normally I don't like to announce that, but I think you are one who does not receive email notice of PMs.
Lsgp, I'd have to listen to the Rudi backstage again to fairly comment on your post. He had mentioned it on his IG so I went to his YouTube page and listened to just that portion of #21. Did he mention a work visa situation? Even so, I don't think the landlord would be able to use any problems with that for an eviction. Did he also say he was verbally forceful with the guys who came to check out the washer situation for the fifth time, minus precaution measures for COVID? I would need to hear more to make a judgement, but two weeks is unreasonable unless he had some sort of pre-warning. I can't even imagine needing to move all of that stuff, plus where does he go? I think we need more of the story.
EDIT: Jo, I sent you a PM. Normally I don't like to announce that, but I think you are one who does not receive email notice of PMs.
Lsgp03, Maybe Rudi is going through more than we know about. I don’t want to speculate but coming from two parents with substance abuse problems watching him it kind of reminds me how they used to act when they were high on dope. I can spot it a mile away. I just hope this is not true but long time drug abuse usually last a lifetime. That maybe why he is getting evicted drugs takes your money it’s the love of your life. You choose it over everything even your children. That may explain his behavior and disorganized behavior on utube.Time will tell just keep him in your prayers addiction ain’t no joke.He didn’t used to behave like that if you look at footage with Queen just check it out.
I listened to bridge over troubled water last night probably 20 times . I’ve been depressed again it’s so lovely and a touching song. It’s a great message as well I just love it. I like Elvis singing it too.
I watched the version were Simon and company were in Central Park it was amazing .He was in complete control of that piece I’m so excited talking about it.
I'm going to step out on a dangerous limb here because I was misunderstood for this once before. I don't like to speculate about the reasons for behavior but I'm going to share my view again. Rudi has been on a health kick for some time now. I doubt he's deeply involved in drugs of any kind though I have no way of knowing. He did do drugs at the time he was working with Freddie, as did Freddie. My personal view, from years and years of experience is that he has ADHD. His manner of speaking, his lack of focus, and his disorganization all speak to that. In addition to experience with ADHD children in the classroom, my elder son is diagnosed as is one of my grandchildren who has needed an IEP to help her cope. Many of you know I enjoy watching Kristen Hampton's product testing videos. She's hilarious but scattered in her delivery and can go off on tangents. She freely admits she has been diagnosed with ADHD and is sometimes medicated for it. I have often wondered if Freddie might have had some ADHD characteristics. If you watch some interviews closely he often leaves sentences unfinished while he moves on to another topic. It's as if his mind is working too fast for his mouth to keep up. The One Vision has many illustrations of his free falling speech. When he's telling Roger what he wants to hear on the drums, there is not one complete sentence and Roger looks baffled. Later when the guys are working on lyrics, again, many incomplete sentences. He's unable to think of the word "syllables" when he's describing what he needs from the lyrics so he uses lots of replacement phrases. There is nothing wrong with an ADHD diagnosis. Sometimes I even wonder about myself. But again, I do feel strongly that Rudi deals with ADHD just from watching him speak. I'd much rather give him the benefit of the doubt on this one.
I do as well Katy but from experience I do know behaviors of people with addiction and have since I was a very young child and he does exhibit some signs and he has had those struggles in his past. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. I too suffer from attention defeceit and my son as well he had a iep in school but it didnt stop him from wrestling and doing the things he was passionate about. I didn’t treat it as a disability therefore he was just like any other of his buddies. I meant no harm by voicing my concerns but addiction is a monster that never goes away.It took my mothers life they wheeled her into an emergency room dead with her purse and and two small children. It doesn’t ever stop and it has no morals.I just said I hope he isn’t having those struggles again all it takes is a trigger to take you on that highway to hell of addiction again he is in my prayers for what ever is going on in his life.
OK so much to catch up on-great topics! Daughter and SIL are in from Fl so we spent the weekend at my SIL's parents' lakehouse. Interesting COVID note: here in IL there is a TON of talk about people travelling here from the "hot spots". You have to fill out a form at the airport or get a $2000 fine, you have to remain in quarantine for 14 days, etc. They were not given a form, there was no talk at all at either airport about COVID, both airports were practically empty. Glad they had smooth travel but wondering why the talk in IL about caution and no one seeming to care. Weird!!
JB, I love that, even when you're missing for a while, you come up with a vid gem to share with us!!! Thank you!
Katy, wouldn't be surprised with the ADHD "diagnosis". I know I've mentioned before how I stopped watching his lives because he went off on tangents and I couldn't keep up. In most, if not all states right now, there are freezes on evictions. They say even when the freeze is removed, the time it will take to catch up in court over violations will prevent a lot of evictions. I wonder if something else is going on or if there is a communication breakdown. Kind of like when Rudy says he wrote multiple chapters in a day but it's probably more like paragraphs or something?
Some awesome news for those who have Sirius XM - there is now a QUEEN CHANNEL!!!!!!! Heard about it last night leaving WI and immediately programmed it into my favorites! It's CH 27 and I'm soooooo excited!!
Regarding the t-shirts: I don't collect concert shirts but, this year found I had a large number from my kids sports and vacations. I saw a website Projectrepat that make tshirt quilts so, that's what I did. It really cleared up drawer/closet space and put all my fave memories together in one quilt. I ended up doing one for my son with all his sports uniforms or state shirts and he loves it! So, that's my suggestion for those of you wanting to do something with your shirts - I've heard great things about that site or I can talk someone through it if you're handy!
JB, I love that, even when you're missing for a while, you come up with a vid gem to share with us!!! Thank you!
Katy, wouldn't be surprised with the ADHD "diagnosis". I know I've mentioned before how I stopped watching his lives because he went off on tangents and I couldn't keep up. In most, if not all states right now, there are freezes on evictions. They say even when the freeze is removed, the time it will take to catch up in court over violations will prevent a lot of evictions. I wonder if something else is going on or if there is a communication breakdown. Kind of like when Rudy says he wrote multiple chapters in a day but it's probably more like paragraphs or something?
Some awesome news for those who have Sirius XM - there is now a QUEEN CHANNEL!!!!!!! Heard about it last night leaving WI and immediately programmed it into my favorites! It's CH 27 and I'm soooooo excited!!
Regarding the t-shirts: I don't collect concert shirts but, this year found I had a large number from my kids sports and vacations. I saw a website Projectrepat that make tshirt quilts so, that's what I did. It really cleared up drawer/closet space and put all my fave memories together in one quilt. I ended up doing one for my son with all his sports uniforms or state shirts and he loves it! So, that's my suggestion for those of you wanting to do something with your shirts - I've heard great things about that site or I can talk someone through it if you're handy!