FloorFiller Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, Zac Quinn said: He'd just released Angels and Let Me Entertain You and was playing as part of the tour of an album which sold by the bucketload, I'm no great Robbie fan but it seems unlikely the crowd were there more for Tricky than him??? 29 minutes ago, Purple aki squat said: The first bit may be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 minute ago, FloorFiller said: "May"? Seems amazing Tricky even played the Pyramid Stage, more people probably saw him during that appearance on Sunday night 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 30 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: I saw some of Robbie Williams, but mainly because I was going up to the flushing toilets for a big smelly poo. Vainglory hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple aki squat Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 26 minutes ago, Zac Quinn said: He'd just released Angels and Let Me Entertain You and was playing as part of the tour of an album which sold by the bucketload, I'm no great Robbie fan but it seems unlikely the crowd were there more for Tricky than him??? Are you his biographer or something? Contain your anger and harmonise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I know this isn't going to contribute to the conversation, and i apologise in advance for the language, but i just want it on record that can't fucking stand Robbie Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortezuk Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Purple aki squat said: That massive crowd was only there waiting for Tricky if memory correct. He was off his head that night. The first bit may be wrong I can assure you that isn't right. Robbie drew one of the largest crowds of that era of Glastonburys and for an afternoon slot would only be beaten even with today's capacity on a Sunday. Robbie was at the time the Take That boy who'd walked out to hang around with the Gallaghers and get drunk and that day the whole of Glastonbury seemed strangely drawn to the field to see what he would do! He smashed it and that day his career went orbital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeGalvin Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 hour ago, fatyeti24 said: I know this isn't going to contribute to the conversation, and i apologise in advance for the language, but i just want it on record that can't fucking stand Robbie Williams. You're not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple aki squat Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 hour ago, cortezuk said: I can assure you that isn't right. Robbie drew one of the largest crowds of that era of Glastonburys and for an afternoon slot would only be beaten even with today's capacity on a Sunday. Robbie was at the time the Take That boy who'd walked out to hang around with the Gallaghers and get drunk and that day the whole of Glastonbury seemed strangely drawn to the field to see what he would do! He smashed it and that day his career went orbital Thanks for clearing that up. I was clearly mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 All that said, it's hard not to look at any performance as an unqualified success. Crowds always want what they're watching to be good and will actively participate to make sure it is, even if it's not. That video above is a case in point. Williams' voice wasn't good to the extent he kept giving up and getting the audience to sing, and they did so with relish because they want to have a good time. But that audience microphone-pointing bollocks has a short shelf-life and it doesn't take long before it's obvious the audience is doing the work and the artist is shit. He did make it work that day, though. Somehow. I remember thinking 'I've Been Expecting You' was a pretty good album, for what it was. But I can't state that with any certainty because I was working at HMV at the time, who were playing it relentlessly in the run up to Christmas that year. Maybe I thought it was good because he'd beaten me down with sheer repetition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 28 minutes ago, kalifire said: All that said, it's hard not to look at any performance as an unqualified success. Crowds always want what they're watching to be good and will actively participate to make sure it is, even if it's not. That video above is a case in point. Williams' voice wasn't good to the extent he kept giving up and getting the audience to sing, and they did so with relish because they want to have a good time. But that audience microphone-pointing bollocks has a short shelf-life and it doesn't take long before it's obvious the audience is doing the work and the artist is shit. He did make it work that day, though. Somehow. I remember thinking 'I've Been Expecting You' was a pretty good album, for what it was. But I can't state that with any certainty because I was working at HMV at the time, who were playing it relentlessly in the run up to Christmas that year. Maybe I thought it was good because he'd beaten me down with sheer repetition. It's also easy to excuse a terrible performance if it's an artist you really like or is cool to like, a certain female headliner from a few years ago was guilty of not doing much actual singing, leaving that to her backing singers she seemed quite content to jiggle her way through her set occasionally yelling 'hello glastonberry', despite this she gets huge plaudits and demands that she returns. Now it may have come across very well live, but on TV it was pretty awful. as for mr Williams, plenty of bands/artists have ropey voices but the cool ones are excused and the uncool derided for it, horses for courses. He had his time, no need for him to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash's hat Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Say what you will about Mr Williams, but there is no denying he is a great performer who can hold a crowds attention. Saw both him and oasis at knebworth and his was by far the more enjoyable. Maybe because I'm female and of a certain age..but I would be up for a Robbie set...as long as he leaves that swing shit out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfalls212434 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) hes an ageing popstar who only makes a reappearance when ye olde piggy bank is getting a bit low, that and the fact he was one of those responsable for launching the boyband thing with the hellspawn known as take that mean hes on my `id rather eat off a growler off of a longdrop then see him/her/it/them live` list. Edited November 8, 2016 by waterfalls212434 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 2 hours ago, kalifire said: I was working at HMV at the time, who were playing it relentlessly in the run up to Christmas that year. Maybe I thought it was good because he'd beaten me down with sheer repetition. Oh god, same. I could probably sing the whole album from end to end, despite not having heard it for about 16 years. And I sold a tonne of those albums to the same people who'd been buying Morning Glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Williams - he had the X Factor that tax dodging Barry Garlow & the rest of take that didn't have on their own. I like the tune Strong, otherwise he is just a bit meh. Of late 90's early 2000's pop acts - I'd rsther Pink play. Just like a pill is a "banger" as the kids say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 10 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said: Williams - he had the X Factor that tax dodging Barry Garlow & the rest of take that didn't have on their own. I like the tune Strong, otherwise he is just a bit meh. Of late 90's early 2000's pop acts - I'd rsther Pink play. Just like a pill is a "banger" as the kids say. Pinks on my Glasto wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Soldier Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Banger. FACT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, swede said: Pinks on my Glasto wish list. Mine too! Pink is the bollox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 While we're ruling people out, just got an email saying Phil Collins is doing BST as "Phil’s Only UK And European Festival Performance of 2017!" So I guess he won't be there, legend or not. Come on the Ross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 And nothing of value was lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastoboy Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 11 minutes ago, swede said: Pinks on my Glasto wish list. Yeah, mine too. I'd love a singalongapink at Glastonbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 But would she have backing singers and jiggling? The women. You've all seen them. With their greeting the crowd and their jiggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EamerRed Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 11 hours ago, fatyeti24 said: I know this isn't going to contribute to the conversation, and i apologise in advance for the language, but i just want it on record that can't fucking stand Robbie Williams. Not even sure why but this made me burst out laughing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Tickets for Phil Collins's headline show go on general sale on Friday 11 November and prices range from £79.50 to £699. £699!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, The Nal said: £699!! If they're laying on the sort of sw*nk facilities that "justify" those sort of prices, then it looks like it could well be an omen in the direction of the bloke in your avatar and the lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: If they're laying on the sort of sw*nk facilities that "justify" those sort of prices, then it looks like it could well be an omen in the direction of the bloke in your avatar and the lads. Seems its the same bullshit yeah http://www.axs.com/uk/events/326625/phil-collins-tickets/promopage/6000?skin=bst Diamond View. A lot of money to pay for what is essentially a pit pass and a bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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