Legends Slot 2024

[The Nal]

4 minutes ago, danbailey80 said:

This is hideous. At 44 secs she forgets she's miming and the mic isn't even near her. Awful. 

I'd choose Stevie over this any day. 

To be fair, its only a Macys parade.

Shes sings a bit in her live shows.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Cher's in real trouble if Glastonbury insist she does her Legend Slot as part of the Macy's Parade on 5th Avenue.

[stuie]

5 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

I've been reliably informed by the efests massive that the ability to sing or even mime properly is totally irrelevant for a Pyramid performer, esp one doing the "legends" slot.

That's a bit disingenuous.  I think you're referring to people excusing Diana Ross for having shaky vocals because she's a genuine legend and pushing 80.

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, stuie said:

That's a bit disingenuous.  I think you're referring to people excusing Diana Ross for having shaky vocals because she's a genuine legend and pushing 80.

Or about citing YouTube footage as a reason for a booking being sh*t cf Macca, Reg, etc

[Skip997]

Just now, stuie said:

That's a bit disingenuous.  I think you're referring to people excusing Diana Ross for having shaky vocals because she's a genuine legend and pushing 80.

I've heard it mentioned in relation to more artists, e.g. EJ prior to appearing, but post "Dill Danding", as in "it doesn't matter if he can no longer sing".

Some people are happy just to be in the presence of a "legend". I want a good performance.

[incident]

6 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

What are the options we are down to?

Cher: doing some stuff but nothing concrete in the way of dates.

Stevie: has some tour dates booked in with Billy Joel throughout 2024, don't think anything outside the US is yet announced.

Shania: Doing a Vegas residency in 2024. Break from end of May until August, said she'd like to play the Legends Slot. 

Any more? Most others seem very unlikely (Bush, Lennox) or more likely to play a different Slot if they did do it (Chaka, Grace Jones).

Any more?

Yeah, those are just about the only 3 that are both "easy wins" and show some form of activity.

It's almost certainly just wishful thinking on my part but I can't bring myself to fully rule out Annie Lennox as a possibility. I know she's winding down and hasn't been "properly" active since the pandemic, but I can't help wondering if a one-off show would be viable (much as Barry Gibb wasn't active when he did it a few years ago).

[fred quimby]

4 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

I've heard it mentioned in relation to more artists, e.g. EJ prior to appearing, but post "Dill Danding", as in "it doesn't matter if he can no longer sing".

Some people are happy just to be in the presence of a "legend". I want a good performance.

Yep would like to enjoy it and not just feel sorry for them

[CaledonianGonzo]

5 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

I've heard it mentioned in relation to more artists, e.g. EJ prior to appearing, but post "Dill Danding", as in "it doesn't matter if he can no longer sing".

Yeah - and the people who skipped Elton on the basis of one bad video clip shot themselves in the foot.

[stuie]

2 minutes ago, fred quimby said:

Yep would like to enjoy it and not just feel sorry for them

I don't know how else to say this but Elton and Diana don't need no pity. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

3 minutes ago, fred quimby said:

Yep would like to enjoy it and not just feel sorry for them

Only time I've really felt someone shouldn't be on the stage was Kris Kristofferson, who seemed visibly confused at one point.

But I'm still glad I saw him.

[CaledonianGonzo]

And Imma bet Cher can still bellow all our wigs off. 

[fred quimby]

5 minutes ago, stuie said:

I don't know how else to say this but Elton and Diana don't need no pity. 

Oh indeed not. Elton was superb, think people just refer to the lockdown performance

Diana on the other hand. I had a good time though, not much point not doing that. Her murdering chain reaction was funny as well. Didn't see the full set as had to do a spot of work so maybe she got better, maybe.

[OllieMadd]

I would die if it was Cher. I love her.

[The Nal]

Last sighting of full gig Cher

 

[stuie]

54 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Last sighting of full gig Cher

 

Oh blimey... Stevie we need you. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

7 minutes ago, stuie said:

Oh blimey... Stevie we need you. 

Would you believe I have a YouTube clip of Stevie Nicks live with some bad vocals to interest you in....?

[Skip997]

But, but....

 

Oh never mind

[stuie]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Would you believe I have a YouTube clip of Stevie Nicks live with some bad vocals to interest you in....?

Hit us with it...

If she's not wearing knickers and suspenders in her 70's then she's already winning.

[FloopFiller]

Just now, stuie said:

Hit us with it...

If she's not wearing knickers and suspenders in her 70's then she's already winning.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

If I went see Cher and she wasn't dressed like an absolute f**king legend I'd demand a refund.

[CaledonianGonzo]

What if there are YouTube clips of every single artist on the planet giving sub-par vocals? What then?

[CaledonianGonzo]

I'll tell you what then.

You get Ren.

[fullfathom5]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

You get Ren.

Oh man, I really hope he plays next year... health permitting.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Oh no

https://news.yahoo.com/shania-twain-being-torn-apart-203545274.html

[stuie]

6 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

What if there are YouTube clips of every single artist on the planet giving sub-par vocals? What then?

If they are giving us a good show then I don't really mind!