The Who have Live at Leeds which may be the best concert ever. But what is considered the night when Queen were just spectacular? Also what is the best Queen show that is available either via bootleg or release?
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I've only been on these boards for a few days but I've already read like five different topics regarding the best Queen show. Use the Search option, mate - it's the best thing since slice bread.
(Actually, the Flash Danny Project is the best thing since slice bread :-)
To be honest, since no two shows were alike, it could be anyone's guess. Each show had A KIND OF MAGIC about it.
Nuff said.
(Actually, the Flash Danny Project is the best thing since slice bread :-)
To be honest, since no two shows were alike, it could be anyone's guess. Each show had A KIND OF MAGIC about it.
Nuff said.
Even when only official releases are considered, there's no clear favourite. It depends on people's taste, esp. regarding the setlist.
When you take into account all circulating bootlegs, it's much more difficult, because not only the performance counts but also sound quality can make a big difference.
And then there are recordings that don't circulate yet but exist in the hands of a few collectors. Who knows, what gems are still unrevealed to the public?
Okay, and then there are concerts, that never were recorded or at least where a recording isn't accessible. My guess is, that there was an absolutely perfect concert – but that was the one where the professional recording device failed and no audience recording exists ;-)
And if you believe the people who attended a show, the gig they saw was the best, of course.
But if you want to have my advice, then look for Hammersmith Odeon 1979. That's near perfect and has excellent sound quality – and parts of it are available on video!
When you take into account all circulating bootlegs, it's much more difficult, because not only the performance counts but also sound quality can make a big difference.
And then there are recordings that don't circulate yet but exist in the hands of a few collectors. Who knows, what gems are still unrevealed to the public?
Okay, and then there are concerts, that never were recorded or at least where a recording isn't accessible. My guess is, that there was an absolutely perfect concert – but that was the one where the professional recording device failed and no audience recording exists ;-)
And if you believe the people who attended a show, the gig they saw was the best, of course.
But if you want to have my advice, then look for Hammersmith Odeon 1979. That's near perfect and has excellent sound quality – and parts of it are available on video!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Nummer2 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Even when only official releases are considered, there's no clear favourite. It depends on people's taste, esp. regarding the setlist.
When you take into account all circulating bootlegs, it's much more difficult, because not only the performance counts but also sound quality can make a big difference.
And then there are recordings that don't circulate yet but exist in the hands of a few collectors. Who knows, what gems are still unrevealed to the public?
Okay, and then there are concerts, that never were recorded or at least where a recording isn't accessible. My guess is, that there was an absolutely perfect concert – but that was the one where the professional recording device failed and no audience recording exists ;-)
And if you believe the people who attended a show, the gig they saw was the best, of course.
But if you want to have my advice, then look for Hammersmith Odeon 1979. That's near perfect and has excellent sound quality – and parts of it are available on video![/QUOTE]
Great post. We need more logical people like you here at the board to keep things fresh and interesting.
When you take into account all circulating bootlegs, it's much more difficult, because not only the performance counts but also sound quality can make a big difference.
And then there are recordings that don't circulate yet but exist in the hands of a few collectors. Who knows, what gems are still unrevealed to the public?
Okay, and then there are concerts, that never were recorded or at least where a recording isn't accessible. My guess is, that there was an absolutely perfect concert – but that was the one where the professional recording device failed and no audience recording exists ;-)
And if you believe the people who attended a show, the gig they saw was the best, of course.
But if you want to have my advice, then look for Hammersmith Odeon 1979. That's near perfect and has excellent sound quality – and parts of it are available on video![/QUOTE]
Great post. We need more logical people like you here at the board to keep things fresh and interesting.
Where would one locate this show? I only have a work laptop and thusly can not download on to it. Also I have heard Live Aid is great, even The Who said they blew them off the stage that day. I have also read that the tour immediately during or prior Live Aid was exceptional and that Queen was in rare form....What tour was this?
The tour 1984/85 was the "Works" tour and is commonly regarded as the least best Queen tour. Average setlist, weak performances, bad sound. Still great, of course, I'm just comparing it to their other tours. Crazy tour 1979, The Game tour 1980, Hot Space tour 1982are my favourites, but which to pick depends on everyone's taste.
Live Aid is available in the shops (the whole concert for charity).
Hammersmith Odeon 1979 (Crazy tour) isn't available officially, look at ebay for a copy!
Live Aid is available in the shops (the whole concert for charity).
Hammersmith Odeon 1979 (Crazy tour) isn't available officially, look at ebay for a copy!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Nummer2 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]The tour 1984/85 was the "Works" tour and is commonly regarded as the least best Queen tour. Average setlist, weak performances, bad sound.[/QUOTE]
Average? I'd say the Works tour setlist was the best mixture of older material and new songs of all Queen tours.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Nummer2 wrote:[/QUOTENAME]Hammersmith Odeon 1979 (Crazy tour) isn't available officially, look at ebay for a copy![/QUOTE]
:-(
Average? I'd say the Works tour setlist was the best mixture of older material and new songs of all Queen tours.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Nummer2 wrote:[/QUOTENAME]Hammersmith Odeon 1979 (Crazy tour) isn't available officially, look at ebay for a copy![/QUOTE]
:-(
As I said before, it depends on everyone's taste ;-)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I agree on Hammersmith Odeon '79. Freddie's voice was in perfect condition, the band played really well that night, they were enjoying it, and the setlist is really great. That to me makes it the best show ever.[/QUOTE]
This is the only show from the Crazy Tour we can hear from a decent recording, so clearly we're a bit biased to it! All the other shows from the tour were probably just as good.
This is the only show from the Crazy Tour we can hear from a decent recording, so clearly we're a bit biased to it! All the other shows from the tour were probably just as good.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]JHelba wrote: [/QUOTENAME]The Who have Live at Leeds which may be the best concert ever.[/QUOTE]
Just for info, according to Roger Daltery, Live At Leeds was not their best concert ever, it was not even their best one that week. The day after the Leeds gig they played at Hull and this was an even better gig - however, there was a problem in the recording of the show (no bass recorded or something like that) so the live album had to be made from the 'weaker' Leeds recording.
Just for info, according to Roger Daltery, Live At Leeds was not their best concert ever, it was not even their best one that week. The day after the Leeds gig they played at Hull and this was an even better gig - however, there was a problem in the recording of the show (no bass recorded or something like that) so the live album had to be made from the 'weaker' Leeds recording.
FIND THE HIDDEN MESSAAGE!!
although, i like all of the Stuff That quEen Productions puts out FOR the worlD.
Sorry, I just had to do that.
It doesn't apply to anyone though. I just got the idea.
although, i like all of the Stuff That quEen Productions puts out FOR the worlD.
Sorry, I just had to do that.
It doesn't apply to anyone though. I just got the idea.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I agree on Hammersmith Odeon '79. Freddie's voice was in perfect condition, the band played really well that night, they were enjoying it, and the setlist is really great. That to me makes it the best show ever.[/QUOTE]
This is the only show from the Crazy Tour we can hear from a decent recording, so clearly we're a bit biased to it! All the other shows from the tour were probably just as good.[/QUOTE]
True, but seeing as the recording of this show is superior, that would give it an edge over any show of the SAME quality, wouldn't it?[/QUOTE]
I don't understand what you mean...
If a recording of another show from this tour comes out in the same quality as the Hammersmith recording, I'm sure the show will be just as good. I'd say Freddie's voice was in better shape in the Newcastle shows, so surely there must have been some fantastic shows all through the tour.
This is the only show from the Crazy Tour we can hear from a decent recording, so clearly we're a bit biased to it! All the other shows from the tour were probably just as good.[/QUOTE]
True, but seeing as the recording of this show is superior, that would give it an edge over any show of the SAME quality, wouldn't it?[/QUOTE]
I don't understand what you mean...
If a recording of another show from this tour comes out in the same quality as the Hammersmith recording, I'm sure the show will be just as good. I'd say Freddie's voice was in better shape in the Newcastle shows, so surely there must have been some fantastic shows all through the tour.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I agree on Hammersmith Odeon '79. Freddie's voice was in perfect condition, the band played really well that night, they were enjoying it, and the setlist is really great. That to me makes it the best show ever.[/QUOTE]
This is the only show from the Crazy Tour we can hear from a decent recording, so clearly we're a bit biased to it! All the other shows from the tour were probably just as good.[/QUOTE]
True, but seeing as the recording of this show is superior, that would give it an edge over any show of the SAME quality, wouldn't it?[/QUOTE]
I don't understand what you mean...
If a recording of another show from this tour comes out in the same quality as the Hammersmith recording, I'm sure the show will be just as good. I'd say Freddie's voice was in better shape in the Newcastle shows, so surely there must have been some fantastic shows all through the tour.[/QUOTE]
I was goning to bring up that point. His voice would almost have to bee in good shape throughout that tour. I may be wrong, but didnt the Crazy Tour last for a little over a month.
After the LK's tour and a rested voice, he tore it up for a good few years (late 79 through sometime 82) then saw the decrease in the high notes in his voice (hence sing in a lower register)
This is the only show from the Crazy Tour we can hear from a decent recording, so clearly we're a bit biased to it! All the other shows from the tour were probably just as good.[/QUOTE]
True, but seeing as the recording of this show is superior, that would give it an edge over any show of the SAME quality, wouldn't it?[/QUOTE]
I don't understand what you mean...
If a recording of another show from this tour comes out in the same quality as the Hammersmith recording, I'm sure the show will be just as good. I'd say Freddie's voice was in better shape in the Newcastle shows, so surely there must have been some fantastic shows all through the tour.[/QUOTE]
I was goning to bring up that point. His voice would almost have to bee in good shape throughout that tour. I may be wrong, but didnt the Crazy Tour last for a little over a month.
After the LK's tour and a rested voice, he tore it up for a good few years (late 79 through sometime 82) then saw the decrease in the high notes in his voice (hence sing in a lower register)
Yes, the tapes to Hull got mucked up, the show's were really only put on to help Keith get over running his limo drivers head over a few weeks before. Pete especially liked Live at the Isle of Wight. However, Leeds is truly regarded as the finest recorded concert ever put on by any band ever, with Cheap Trick Live at Budakhan (sp) a close second. The thing is is that The Who consistantly played their hits, and something I notice about Queen is all their shows depend on one's taste. Why are they so eclectic in their song choice and performance? Every other band from the 70's you knew what you were getting noght after night tour after tour, some shows may be performed better but there were no complaints about setlists as with Queen. I love Queen but so many concerts I skip around alot while listening.