sime Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I really hope it happens. I had a lot of fun when I saw them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 hours ago, H.M.V said: I hear ya but I still got told off for not using numerics. You mark my words Mr Jass. He's a stickler. It was noted, but I've mellowed. What can I say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Mask Replica Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Please just make this happen! Can't believe I've never seen them live despite owning all their 80s output. This alone has me digging out my vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, The Cure, Kylie. It’s like a big budget Rewind Festival. Disappointed if we don’t get Shakin Stevens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 hours ago, parsonjack said: I did all the Romantic thing for a while, purple hair, makeup, heels etc. Get you girl! lol I'd have loved purple hair, make up, and heels. The closest nod that I ever gave in that direction was buying a pair of Bowie bags. That was kind of the bending edge that I could take it without there being a family meltdown. I suppose some could think that I could still dress up ambiguously, but that kind of behaviour, to me, is best performed by the youth. Not only that, but I have no desire to. New Romanticism was then, and that's that. It's a backwards facing time machine that I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, parsonjack said: My girlfriend danced with Roger Taylor and Andy Taylor bought me a vodka and orange... Rum Rummer, Birmingham 1981. Nice lads ? My Mum knew Roger Taylor from back before the Rum Runner days. He was from the same part of Castle Bromwich (a suburb of Brum) as my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 10 hours ago, henry bear said: Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, The Cure, Kylie. It’s like a big budget Rewind Festival. Disappointed if we don’t get Shakin Stevens Played already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Played already. That's stretching the definition of "played" quite far. Depends whether standing on stage, smugly ignoring people* in the crowd dressed as a green door then farting out the agonisingly dull new "songs" qualifies as "playing". * Only one person actually dressed as a green door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevaburger Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 14 hours ago, henry bear said: Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, The Cure, Kylie. It’s like a big budget Rewind Festival. Disappointed if we don’t get Shakin Stevens I don't see how The Cure get lumped into that lot. Those buying Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, Kylie records in their prime were not buying and going to Cure shows 22 hours ago, Mardy said: Fucking hell. Duran Duran. Really? Shower of c**ts. I don't understand the love on here for them from some who have otherwise shown to have quite discerning music taste. They were 'the opposition' to what I, in my early teenaged years, thought was the 'cool' guitar-driven bands of the day. If you were a fan of Duran Duran back in 1985 you have no right to mock The 1975 and their fans in 2019. It's sort of like my view of Madonna. I was just never into her back in the day, and I still don't like that simple pop stuff from her earlier output and I only start appreciating some of the Ray of Light, Music, Confessions era. I don't think Duran Duran ever had this sort of artistic maturation period did they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 I like a lot of cheesy 80s music but never really got anywhere with Duran Duran. Regardless, their headline set at Bestival was good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooShanks Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, Homer said: I like a lot of cheesy 80s music but never really got anywhere with Duran Duran. Regardless, their headline set at Bestival was good fun. Simon Le Bon strutting around the stage in his denim jacket like a man half his age was very entertaining. That set was firmly in the "So bad it's good" category for me. If you're a fan of Duran Duran or cheese, then you'd have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie sue Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 58 minutes ago, tevaburger said: I don't see how The Cure get lumped into that lot. Those buying Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, Kylie records in their prime were not buying and going to Cure shows Thats not true, The Cure were almost permanent fixtures in Smash Hits mag and on TOTP in the late 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, tevaburger said: I don't see how The Cure get lumped into that lot. Those buying Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, Kylie records in their prime were not buying and going to Cure shows I don't understand the love on here for them from some who have otherwise shown to have quite discerning music taste. They were 'the opposition' to what I, in my early teenaged years, thought was the 'cool' guitar-driven bands of the day. If you were a fan of Duran Duran back in 1985 you have no right to mock The 1975 and their fans in 2019. It's sort of like my view of Madonna. I was just never into her back in the day, and I still don't like that simple pop stuff from her earlier output and I only start appreciating some of the Ray of Light, Music, Confessions era. I don't think Duran Duran ever had this sort of artistic maturation period did they? You get the difference though between being a fan of someone - buying the records, wearing the t-shirt so to speak, and recognising that they'd provide a fun hour or so of entertainment at Glastonbury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: That's stretching the definition of "played" quite far. Depends whether standing on stage, smugly ignoring people* in the crowd dressed as a green door then farting out the agonisingly dull new "songs" qualifies as "playing". 16 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: It was noted, but I've mellowed. What can I say? Except where he's concerned, clearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevaburger Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: You get the difference though between being a fan of someone - buying the records, wearing the t-shirt so to speak, and recognising that they'd provide a fun hour or so of entertainment at Glastonbury. yes, of course. it's sort of what the Sunday Legend Set has become now isn't it... No more Ray Davies, Bob Dylan (think of years past when we'd pre-lineup we'd be hoping it was Patti Smith or James Taylor - can you imagine them doing that in current era?) now it's 'entertainment' and 'it will be a laugh' CalGo - you'll be starting The 1975 thread in 30 years' time too for 'fun' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Quark said: Except where he's concerned, clearly You weren't there man. You weren't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: That's stretching the definition of "played" quite far. Depends whether standing on stage, smugly ignoring people* in the crowd dressed as a green door then farting out the agonisingly dull new "songs" qualifies as "playing". * Only one person actually dressed as a green door. Hear hear. Comfortably the worst thing ive ever "attended" in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Man, I’ve made some bad decisions in life, fucked it all up more than once, but whenever it all gets me down, and i’m staring out the window at some shitty rainy grey Moscow skyline, rueing the paths I’ve taken and wistfully thinking about what might have been, I take enormous solace in the fact that at least i didn’t go and see Shakin’ Stevens. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, tevaburger said: I don't see how The Cure get lumped into that lot. Those buying Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, Kylie records in their prime were not buying and going to Cure shows I don't understand the love on here for them from some who have otherwise shown to have quite discerning music taste. They were 'the opposition' to what I, in my early teenaged years, thought was the 'cool' guitar-driven bands of the day. If you were a fan of Duran Duran back in 1985 you have no right to mock The 1975 and their fans in 2019. It's sort of like my view of Madonna. I was just never into her back in the day, and I still don't like that simple pop stuff from her earlier output and I only start appreciating some of the Ray of Light, Music, Confessions era. I don't think Duran Duran ever had this sort of artistic maturation period did they? I was born in 1984, so I "discovered" Duran Duran in my teenage years and find their tunes really addictive, particularly the Nile Rodgers stuff which has that distinctive guitar style and sound. I find the concept of slagging off "simple pop" quite funny (not saying that you are here). I'm a songwriter, and spend my time trying to write catchy music that loads of people will like. I'd much rather write stuff that's weird and avant-garde that only musos will appreciate, it would be a lot easier! Catchy pop ftw. Edited March 13, 2019 by Skoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, tevaburger said: I don't see how The Cure get lumped into that lot. Those buying Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, Kylie records in their prime were not buying and going to Cure shows I don't understand the love on here for them from some who have otherwise shown to have quite discerning music taste. They were 'the opposition' to what I, in my early teenaged years, thought was the 'cool' guitar-driven bands of the day. If you were a fan of Duran Duran back in 1985 you have no right to mock The 1975 and their fans in 2019. It's sort of like my view of Madonna. I was just never into her back in the day, and I still don't like that simple pop stuff from her earlier output and I only start appreciating some of the Ray of Light, Music, Confessions era. I don't think Duran Duran ever had this sort of artistic maturation period did they? Absolutely staggered that anyone can call Like a Prayer, Live to Tell, Oh Father and the like ‘simple pop’. And having ‘discerning music taste’ precludes you from liking out and out pop records?? Radge! Awful take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, tevaburger said: yes, of course. it's sort of what the Sunday Legend Set has become now isn't it... No more Ray Davies, Bob Dylan (think of years past when we'd pre-lineup we'd be hoping it was Patti Smith or James Taylor - can you imagine them doing that in current era?) now it's 'entertainment' and 'it will be a laugh' CalGo - you'll be starting The 1975 thread in 30 years' time too for 'fun' I've certainly got no beef with being entertained and having fun. I've seen Ray and Bob and Dolly and Lionel and probably enjoyed myself more at the latter two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbm95 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Their set at Coachella back in 2013 was magic. I'd love to see then at Glasto this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Patti Smith was on only a few years ago, on a Sunday. Just because she wasn't the announced 'legend', didn't make her performance any less awesome. Re Le Bon and co, I'm far from a fan but know enough of their stuff to enjoy an hour of hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: You get the difference though between being a fan of someone - buying the records, wearing the t-shirt so to speak, and recognising that they'd provide a fun hour or so of entertainment at Glastonbury. Exactly, I doubt anyone here will be stroking their chins in serious appreciation of Le Bon and the Lads, but an hour of pogoing around like an idiot to the likes of View To A Kill sounds like great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 I simultaneously love pop music (taylor swift, pet shop boys, prince etc) and despise Duran Duran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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