Aha!

[Punksnotdead]

1 hour ago, gizmoman said:

You've clearly never heard this amazing track.

 

Absolutely God awful!!!!

Surely if we're talking about 80's pop acts, The Human League deserve a go before Aha?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Why not both?

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6 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

Surely if we're talking about 80's pop acts, The Human League deserve a go before Aha?

I saw the Human League at Bestival a few years back. It was great for what it was - a midnight-ish set in the Big Top just after the main stage finished with a nicely drunk crowd and them absolutely milking both the songs people turned up for (Don't You Want Me and Together In Electric Dreams) with extra choruses, singalongs, etc.

But I wondered at the time - could they even be sucesfully placed at Glastonbury? Can't see anything sober/early in the day working nearly as well and I can't see where they'd fit in later on.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Avalon.....

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Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

Avalon.....

While they do like a Pop act, I can't see where they'd get the budget for that.

[CaledonianGonzo]

6 minutes ago, incident said:

While they do like a Pop act, I can't see where they'd get the budget for that.

Would they be that much more expensive than e.g. Bananarama?

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Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

Would they be that much more expensive than e.g. Bananarama?

Would imagine so. Human League are playing large Concert Halls and Arenas at 50 quid a pop.

[CaledonianGonzo]

They could feasibly pitch up early on one of the bigger stages. West Holts will run out of 70s funk and disco acts at some point, after which point a turn to 80s synthpop wouldn't be out of keeping.

[gizmoman]

53 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

Absolutely God awful!!!!

Surely if we're talking about 80's pop acts, The Human League deserve a go before Aha?

There's no accounting for taste! But yes, The Human League should be booked and OMD too, both fine live acts.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Soz - wrong thread 

Edited April 3, 2021 by CaledonianGonzo

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22 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

They could feasibly pitch up early on one of the bigger stages. West Holts will run out of 70s funk and disco acts at some point, after which point a turn to 80s synthpop wouldn't be out of keeping.

Why not Pyramid early-ish in the day? The Proclaimers slot.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Why not indeed...

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8 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Why not Pyramid early-ish in the day? The Proclaimers slot.

That's a plausible booking, but wouldn't be half as much fun as later in the day when people have a bit more alcohol in them though.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Then they'd be more likely to clash with someone who's a must see.

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6 minutes ago, incident said:

That's a plausible booking, but wouldn't be half as much fun as later in the day when people have a bit more alcohol in them though.

It would be more fun to actually be there rather than watching another, more modern band.

I have fond memories of listening to a-ha coming out of my brother's bedroom in the 80s and like all of the songs mentioned by the good professor. But if any of the bands clash that I actually listen to rather than enjoy when they're on, then Morten and the lads won't get a look in. I highlighted Bananarama in 2019, but did I see them? Did I fuck, I was probably* watching a modern band, or getting some food before the headliner. For the Proclaimers, I was there, chilling out and enjoying the band before bimbling around. I've never seen them before despite us both going to the festival many, many times.

 

* Just checked, that's exactly what I was doing, Vampire Weekend, followed by food, followed by a good spot for The Cure, for a set where I knew every song. 

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17 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Then they'd be more likely to clash with someone who's a must see.

Put far more succinctly than me!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Aka I'd start my day with Sheryl Crowe but I wouldn't end it with her.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

17 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

Just say no kids.

'No kids'. 

I'm not Jimmy Saville, you know!

[Superscally]

On 4/2/2021 at 10:10 PM, maelzoid said:

They are touring Europe in ‘22, final date in late May in Brum, so every chance they’d be available. Could see them early doors on the pyramid, or Avalon headliner...

Sub Other before Pet Shop Boys. Amaze.

[Punksnotdead]

3 minutes ago, Superscally said:

Sub Other before Pet Shop Boys. Amaze.

Absolutely no chance!

[Superscally]

5 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

Absolutely no chance!

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