Madabout G Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) The legends spot has become one of the biggest, most difficult and most important spots to fill at Glasto. For me...... ELO weren't a good choice. A great band, yes. A classic band, yes. A Glastonbury band, yes. BUT...... not a "legends slot" The legends slot has to have an element of superstardom with a mix of cheese. Look at the legends slot history...... its VERY difficult to think of suitable acts. And even more difficult to convince the potential acts to agree,' knowing' that it's maybe a bit of a cheesy slot! That said, the exposure is so massive now I'm sure very few would decline the opportunity. I can't believe Barry Manilow hasn't been approached! (Maybe he has. In fact I'm sure he has! How perfect would he be?!" Edited June 26, 2016 by Madabout G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waapster Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 You'd prefer Barry Manilow? ELO were brilliant. Let's stick to great music and leave the shit for Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoAwe Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Although not there this year, I enjoyed watching ELO today, however, what was really noticeable was the stark difference between Jeff Lynne's post performance interview and that of Lionel last year. Lionel was literally bursting with pleasure, pride, surprise and just amazed by the experience. Jeff seemed completely non-plussed and although he'd said he enjoyed it, it was clearly there had been no yearning to play, it just fitted in nicely to their tour schedule and his manager had told him it was a good slot - he seemed to have little knowledge of the festival or the slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthwindandfire2205 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) ElO gave a great set but had the stage presence of a wet fish. All around me on the hill were shouting for him to talk ! Edited June 26, 2016 by Earthwindandfire2205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoSimon Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Barry. Gibb. On a serious note, was good to have a slightly more serious legend, I liked Dolly/Lionel etc. but always good to admire stuff like ELO once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Yeah, thought ELO played well but were pretty flat overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLittleFish Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Annie Lennox please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Stilton flavoured megastar reporting for duty, Sah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justperfect Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I'm sure barry would have been blown away by his little cameo yesterday and I wouldn't be surprised if he'd signed on the dotted line for 2017 as soon as he walked off stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Gunpowder Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Cher, I'd love a bit of walking in memphis on a Sunday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdavejohnson Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Really enjoyed the music, but as others have said it lacked the stage presence for me. I'm sure it's not the case but I was left with the impression that they just didn't wanna be there. Shame as was really looking forward to this one. Elton too big for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septemberwillow Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 15 hours ago, Madabout G said: The legends spot has become one of the biggest, most difficult and most important spots to fill at Glasto. For me...... ELO weren't a good choice. A great band, yes. A classic band, yes. A Glastonbury band, yes. BUT...... not a "legends slot" The legends slot has to have an element of superstardom with a mix of cheese. Look at the legends slot history...... its VERY difficult to think of suitable acts. And even more difficult to convince the potential acts to agree,' knowing' that it's maybe a bit of a cheesy slot! That said, the exposure is so massive now I'm sure very few would decline the opportunity. I can't believe Barry Manilow hasn't been approached! (Maybe he has. In fact I'm sure he has! How perfect would he be?!" Definitely this ^^^ I do really like ELO but didn't see them. And for MONTHS we have been saying we didn't understand why they didn't get Barry M - he is in the country touring now but it's his farewell tour so I think that ship has sailed. Would have been a perfect fit for the slot as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I still want to see Dylan play that slot. Probably won't happen, but that would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Also, ELO was a fine choice and it was a great show. I really wouldn't have picked Manilow over it. Lionel was ace last year but I'd rather it not become the cheesy pop music slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 It was great. Can we all keep smiling and not moan. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoSimon Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 9 minutes ago, jparx said: I still want to see Dylan play that slot. Probably won't happen, but that would be my choice. Absolutely, would be great. I agree with you that the way the legends slot has gone I'd be surprised. Maybe in an early afternoon slot a la BB King. Guess he'd still get a huge crowd but slightly less pressure on him to be TV friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchesterGlasto Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Tina Turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokel Again Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 They were great - sounded fantastic. However the past few years of legends has changed the crowd expectation. It seems the majority want cheese now (as per original poster). Imagine if Jonny Cash were still alive and did it as in 1994, everyone would probably be complaining about that if it wasn't camp. Someone mentioned Dylan - would also bomb as people want some razzamataz... I don't really get why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbus Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) 16 hours ago, Waapster said: You'd prefer Barry Manilow? ELO were brilliant. Let's stick to great music and leave the shit for Vegas Agreed. They fit the "i forgot how many of their songs i knew" category very well. Wasnt bothered about the lack of chat. I hear he is usually pretty quiet. Edited June 27, 2016 by ciderbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I thought ELO were good enough, we've been spoilt by some real legends in recent years and there's only so many still out there. For me, Elton John, Barry Gibb and Phil Collins for the next three festivals please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre-toothed tart Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I absolutely loved ELO! We were lucky to be standing amongst some diehard fans who sang along to everything and were really getting into it. At the end we were all twisting in the mud for Roll over Beethoven. Who was the guy crowdsurfing in the inflatable dinghy too? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpfranks Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 ELO were fantastic, really enjoyed it. But do agree somewhat that it was a bit flat - from a crowd sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apc303 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Lawrie Immersion please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoSimon Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 ELO have just announced a one off date at Wembley Stadium next summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respectfatfrog Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Elo were good but jeff doesnt have the charisma of dolly or lionel and it showed. Elton next year i think Edited June 27, 2016 by Respectfatfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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