Paul Simon

[cole4ord]

Hi all

Was listening to Paul Simon's Graceland last night and was thinking how great it would be to see him at Glastonbury, most probably the sunday afternoon legends slot. Anyone else agree?

i have been to every Glasto since 2000 but can't remember seeing him play. Does anyone know if he ever has? Maybe pre 2000 before i went?

[crimsonking]

Hi all

Was listening to Paul Simon's Graceland last night and was thinking how great it would be to see him at Glastonbury, most probably the sunday afternoon legends slot. Anyone else agree?

i have been to every Glasto since 2000 but can't remember seeing him play. Does anyone know if he ever has? Maybe pre 2000 before i went?

Edited March 31, 2009 by crimsonking

[cole4ord]

Sorry, wasnt refering to this year. I know the legends slot this year appears to be filled. Should have said that. it was just a general question

Anyone else like to see him at Glasto?

Cheers for the advice though crimsonking. Will check on wikipedia

Edited March 31, 2009 by cole4ord

[The Badger Bites Back]

Indeed the man is a legend!!!

A Graceland set would be awesome!! One of my favourite albums.................. Sunday afternoon heaven!!!!

[sifi]

B. The thought of yet another 50+ act appearing will send certain members of this forum into orbit

[crimsonking]

They are clearly ageist then. Prejudiced and discriminating against people because of their age, and not because of their skills or abilities. Would they do the same thing because of the colour of people's skin? Or because of some-one's gender? Or sexual preferences? Or if they had some kind of disability? If these "certain members" were going to get into bed with the acts, maybe they'd have a point. But they are listening to music. And clearly Paul Simon, for example, is one of the greatest in the singer/songwriter folk / world tradition. He'd be an ideal fit for me at the festival. Although I don't think he'll play, there is some talk of a Simon and Garfunkel reunion thing again.

Edited March 31, 2009 by crimsonking

[ralph250]

A. The Sunday afternoon legend slot has been taken now by Tony Christie (whether you consider him to be a legend is another matter)

B. The thought of yet another 50+ act appearing will send certain members of this forum into orbit

[sifi]

Oh get your head from out of your PC backside, they're not being ageist, or any kind of 'ist', they're merely expressing opinion that some of the acts already booked are of a certain age and in the interest of balance some younger acts need to be booked.

[Un Adepte Des Raconteurs]

That's ageism. They are saying that people should be booked because of their age, not because of their ability.

And it's not PC. It's disgusting the way that some people - trolls - on this forum are simply saying that they don't Neil Young or Bruce Springsteen's music and they don't want to know, because they are too old. I think this kind of stigamatisation is ridiculous. The best and most interesting performers should be the remit regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

If you got a problem with any of this - send a letter to your MP. It's the law.

[crimsonking]

That's ageism. They are saying that people should be booked because of their age, not because of their ability.

And it's not PC. It's disgusting the way that some people - trolls - on this forum are simply saying that they don't Neil Young or Bruce Springsteen's music and they don't want to know, because they are too old. I think this kind of stigamatisation is ridiculous. The best and most interesting performers should be the remit regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

If you got a problem with any of this - send a letter to your MP. It's the law.

Edited March 31, 2009 by crimsonking

[sifi]

Peace, agreed. I'm probably just over-reacting because I'm sick of it. I mean, if there was a discussion over "Why aren't there any lady headliners?" - where would that leave us?

[Kyelo]

Peace, agreed. I'm probably just over-reacting because I'm sick of it. I mean, if there was a discussion over "Why aren't there any lady headliners?" - where would that leave us?

Edited March 31, 2009 by BenchBuddah

[Un Adepte Des Raconteurs]

Peace, agreed. I'm probably just over-reacting because I'm sick of it. I mean, if there was a discussion over "Why aren't there any lady headliners?" - where would that leave us?

[Icewulf]

It's not ageism

Young people (myself included) like to see bands which they are familiar with and WANT to see. I grew up in the 90s, so I didn't grow up with Neil Young or Springsteen. So it's not an ageist comment to say I want to see newer, younger artists. It's merely the same as saying I'd rather go out to a nightclub with my younger friends, then with, say, my dad... or that 70 year old guy who hangs out down our local.

It's not ageist to claim there's an age gap, there is - and we have nothing against an older generation of artists being present at the festival, we just want to see a more even spread. For every Neil Young announced we'd like to see a Muse, Kasabian or Radiohead. And that's just the way it is.

But to compare that to racism, or to say it's as bad as being sexist is wrong. Because those things haven't had an effect on the bands that have had an influence on my life...

[flibbitybob]

Paul Simon would be INCREDIBLE. And I'm a youngie. Pah... haven't even heard of Tony Christie.

But surely there's room for 2 legends on the Sunday afternoon this year, last year Neil Diamond (meh) and Leonard Cohen (AWESOME)... or would that definitely not happen due to the legendary status of headliners? It would annoy a lot of people (but come on PAUL SIMON... who doesn't like him even just a bit?)