Gucci Piggy Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, mungo57 said: I was the same. Heard ELO first time and stuck with it. No surprise he knew, I think he is their biggest superfan isn't he? I think I read somewhere recently that he knew of their reunion before it was announced so it doesn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thank god the band who gave us the Diary of Horace Wimp are here to rescue us from the novelty likes of Coat of Many Colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie_and_a_pint Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 25 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: I recently learned it's actually Groos, not Bruce. I've still not recovered, my whole life is a lie. *nods* Annoying, isn't it? Although to be fair he does sing 'Bruce' in the live shows now, just to take the piss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Spot on booking. Pressure on mother nature now to ensure a certain song gets its due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 53 minutes ago, Woffy said: Not a patch on Glen Ponder & Chalet. I prefer Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Good stuff. The end of the novelty act shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerardfenton18 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm having a good listen to them in work and i can safely say i'll be elsewhere. Which is fine ill take the time to explore elsewhere on what will be the last day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justiceforcedave Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 This is truly awesome news......I guess I'll be seeing them twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 My lovely wife will be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 9 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said: I'm no fan. Most people will know at least six songs they play even if they think they only know the blue sky one. They won't. Really, they won't. We went through this months ago. I certainly won't, for two reasons: 1. I don't know any of their songs. I listened to the greatest hits with this look on my face. 2. I will be elsewhere, because of point 1. Lots of people will enjoy them though, so that's cool. Despite my utter grumpiness towards this band, I'm really happy for all those who had their fingers crossed. They shouldn't even be playing this slot anyway. *grumble***grumble* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Has anyone updated the Thingy? Will someone please think of the Thingy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Could folk throwing round the N word please explain why the likes of Brick House and Islands In the Stream are 'novelty' songs but Xanadu isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonodillieono Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, A Guy Called Matt said: Has anyone updated the Thingy? Will someone please think of the Thingy! 2016 thingy 1st February - ELO announced ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Sun is shinin' in the sky There ain't a cloud in sight It's stopped rainin', everybody's in the play And don't you know, it's a beautiful new day, hey Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why You had to hide away for so long, so long Where did we go wrong? ....So, Friday and Saturday's a bit wet, but Sunday's looking pretty good on the forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonodillieono Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Scruffylovemonster said: I'm no fan. Most people will know at least six songs they play even if they think they only know the blue sky one. Just listened to the greatest hits. It was quite enjoyable and I'll probably see them unless there's something better on, Mr Blue Sky was the only song I'd ever heard before though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockstock Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Will Olivia Newton John turn up for Xanadu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Could folk throwing round the N word please explain why the likes of Brick House and Islands In the Stream are 'novelty' songs but Xanadu isn't? Ticks all the boxes for authenticity does Jeff ... genre, gender and instrument of choice. That said, Dolly's sax solo made her performance teeter on the edge of novelty. Funny one for me ELO, I seem to know all their hits without ever actively listening to them, can't even blame it on the parents as they weren't fans. I'm not even sure what my opinion is on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole2006 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Chuffed to bits with this news. Was expecting it to be something like Barry Manilow but I'm pleasantly surprised! Great work Eavis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Dunno if that's an authentic spaceship that he brings onstage with him.Ticks all the boxes for authenticity does Jeff ... genre, gender and instrument of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Dunno if that's an authentic spaceship that he brings onstage with him. Is that spaceship? I thought it was an elaborate Simon (Says) game from the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Turns out that you just can't trust Otis Wilbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I have far more respect for Dolly Parton than Jeff Lynne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 9 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Could folk throwing round the N word please explain why the likes of Brick House and Islands In the Stream are 'novelty' songs but Xanadu isn't? I wouldn't say the songs are novelty songs but the whole attitude surrounding each of those bookings made it a bit of a novelty. As in, people will say they're off to see Dolly or Lionel "for a laugh" and dress up like them with accentuated features and what not. ZZ Top will probably have a fair bit more of that than ELO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombfrog Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 9 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: They won't. Really, they won't. We went through this months ago. I certainly won't, for two reasons: 1. I don't know any of their songs. I listened to the greatest hits with this look on my face. 2. I will be elsewhere, because of point 1. Couldn't agree more. Most people would struggle to name one of their songs, very few could name more than 1. Glastonbury seem to have confused "legend" with "old". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, bombfrog said: Couldn't agree more. Most people would struggle to name one of their songs, very few could name more than 1. Glastonbury seem to have confused "legend" with "old". Most people? Maybe it depends on age. Not sure how old you are, but I'd say 'most people' who were alive in the 70's and 80's would know several ELO songs. Whether they like them is another matter. The same could be said for most of the other legend slot acts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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