Would Pulp headline Glastonbury in this era?

[FirstGlastoHype]

Currently having a debate with someone.

 

In this current era are pulp big enough to headline Glastonbury? 
 

Let’s say it’s not there final show, and they’ve just been booked to play, would they headline or would it be a sub or Other slot? 

[smogo]

Definitely, on the basis of having loads of popular and timeless hits, and a lot of credibility. Sure they're a legacy act, but legacy acts often top the Glastonbury bill.

[fraybentos1]

I don't think they would initially be booked to headline but could be a bump up if things don't pan out as they want.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Before they launched this round of comeback I'd have said yes, particularly due to their history with the festival.

Now, seeing the level of other shows they're doing and the persistent view that they're something of a one hit wonder, no.

[incident]

On a regular touring stop? No.

On a final show? (or the last one before a final show in Sheffield) Definitely.

[incident]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

and the persistent view that they're something of a one hit wonder

I don't think I've ever got that impression from anyone.

[Mardy]

It's not as clear cut as I first reckoned. They're a very strong sub, no doubt, but an out and out copper-bottomed no-qualms headliner? Not so sure. Given that the demographic of Glastonbury skews towards that vintage, they might just swing it, but it's far from a guaranteed banker. Can see it being a bit of a damp squib amongst the wider attendees.

The fans that like them, properly love them, but there are large swathes of people utterly indifferent/unaware of them, or who only know one song. Not sure I'd take the risk were I booking the festival.

[FirstGlastoHype]

1 minute ago, incident said:

On a regular touring stop? No.

On a final show? (or the last one before a final show in Sheffield) Definitely.

This is exactly how I feel. 100% agree

[gigpusher]

I think if they had come back for just one set of This is what we do for an encore gigs then yes as it would have felt quite special but as they have now been back for so long and done so many shows that if anyone wanted to see them they could have I think it seems less likely now.

[CaledonianGonzo]

3 minutes ago, incident said:

I don't think I've ever got that impression from anyone.

Not if you were around at the time, but definitely heard it said by younger users that they've got Common People in their quiver and that's it.

[gigpusher]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Not if you were around at the time, but definitely heard it said by younger users that they've got Common People in their quiver and that's it.

Strange my niece is 16 and not because of family has actually independently sort of found Pulp and she likes them and knows more than Common People. I wonder if the one hit wonder is actually more common in slightly older people who were never into them.

Even the smallest amount of investigation would show they have plenty more in their locker.

[cgall]

No - they have one (to be fair, massive) song which has stood the test of the time. I don't think many people under of the 30 could even name more than 1 Pulp song. I think anything more than Pyramid sub would be unlikely

[angelin]

They could headline the Other stage without a doubt.  I agree that they are too niche to headline the Pyramid.

[Gejonimo]

Yes they could headline. A few wouldn't get it, but they'd watch them, then they'd get it.

[Nice hymer]

8 minutes ago, cgall said:

No - they have one (to be fair, massive) song which has stood the test of the time. I don't think many people under of the 30 could even name more than 1 Pulp song. I think anything more than Pyramid sub would be unlikely

If it was Popmaster, I'd struggle to name 3 in 10  (I'm waay older than 30 and generally get 10-20 points each day).

Headline Other, yes, for sure, Pyramid, I just can't see it (although I think same about SZA so wdik?)

[FirstGlastoHype]

2 minutes ago, Gejonimo said:

Yes they could headline. A few wouldn't get it, but they'd watch them, then they'd get it.

Or, they could headline the other or sub, and we have the exact same outcome, but have another bigger more prestigious act too! 

[Avalon_Fields]

Pulp borderline. I'd say no on balance, but could probably get away with it if the other 2 headliners were strong.

[Hugh Jass II]

Do they have the tunes and the chops to do it? Yes

Would they be booked to headline? No

[CharlotteB]

They could definitely headline. They have history, they still sell out arenas, and they have timeless hits that everyone knows. 

[Hugh Jass II]

Their Finsbury Park show last year was an absolute barnstormer and could easily have cut it as a Pyramid headline set.

[Pughga]

Joined here as this guy seems to think he’s important and then insults etc (and can’t spell there or their) and is unaware of the previous Pulp discussion on this forum as well as the one he’s been digging on that lead to here. Neither forum are more important than the other anyway…

 

One hit wonders??? 🤣🤣🤣. They’ve headlined twice before, they deserve a third time and would blow the youngsters away. Liam could also headline solo. Blur will be back one day. But back to pulp. They’ve sold out every date they’ve done on the reformed gigs and headlined plenty of festivals too (albeit slightly smaller). Imagine their one hits… disco 2000, sorted for Es and whiz, sunrise, mishapes, something changed, babies, do you remember the first time and that lesser know song common people on the pyramid singalongs! Brilliant stuff. That’s what glasto is!! A uk festival with the biggest acts of the moment and a nostalgia act too. Streaming is very misleading. 

[FirstGlastoHype]

8 minutes ago, Pughga said:

Joined here as this guy seems to think he’s important and then insults etc (and can’t spell there or their) and is unaware of the previous Pulp discussion on this forum as well as the one he’s been digging on that lead to here. Neither forum are more important than the other anyway…

 

One hit wonders??? 🤣🤣🤣. They’ve headlined twice before, they deserve a third time and would blow the youngsters away. Liam could also headline solo. Blur will be back one day. But back to pulp. They’ve sold out every date they’ve done on the reformed gigs and headlined plenty of festivals too (albeit slightly smaller). Imagine their one hits… disco 2000, sorted for Es and whiz, sunrise, mishapes, something changed, babies, do you remember the first time and that lesser know song common people on the pyramid singalongs! Brilliant stuff. That’s what glasto is!! A uk festival with the biggest acts of the moment and a nostalgia act too. Streaming is very misleading. 

Babies is a hit? It got to 19 in the uk and nowhere else in the world 😂😂😂😂 

Edited March 18 by FirstGlastoHype

[FirstGlastoHype]

My debate is, which this guy cannot understand, is Pulp are a brilliant band, I love them! But I kind of want more. They would be such a good Other or Sub, I’d be there! But to headline the world’s biggest festival? I think like someone said above that would be a damp squib to the general audience, this guy can only see his perspective. He dosent understand that a band who headlined 30 years ago may not be big enough to headline now. I ADORE pulp, I want them at Glasto, but I don’t think there big enough! 

[gigpusher]

Just now, FirstGlastoHype said:

Babies is a hit? I got to 19 in the uk and nowhere else in the world 😂😂😂😂 

TBF top 40 classes as a hit and the festival is in the UK. I'd have picked up on the fact that they've only headlined once as far as I can recall instead.

[FirstGlastoHype]

He also thinks Liam Gallagher would headline, Oasis are my favourite band ever but that is laughable unless he was a fill in