Entertainment For Lively Minds
ATM Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Posted by daff on 3 September 2011 - 7:42pm.
Your thoughts please: I have liked Glen Campbell since the 60's - not everything but certainly the 'big hits' and amongst them Wichita Lineman and Galveston are amongst my top twenty songs of all time.
I loved the last album 'Meet G C' and the new final one - Ghost on the Canvas' seems to be, on two hearings, magnificent.
My dilemma is should I go and see a 75 year old (in my mind) 'legend' who is plainly very I'll or should I pass and, perhaps, regret never seeing him?
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Glen Campbell at 50% is better than most at 200%.Like you say ,last chance saloon.
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I'm sure Glen would be delighted if you turned up. I think he loves what he does and what he does needs an audience.
Yes Yes Yes
saw him Wednesday night at the CNE bandshell Toronto, voice was a bit hoarse to start with but soon loosened up..played all the hits plus two from the new one including Teddy Thompson's "In My Arms" also a fabulous "Lovesick Blues" with yodeling fully intact, played some amazing guitar..his band which included 4 of his kids was superb:he even played a version of duelling banjos with his daughter..a very up vibe with jokes about John Wayne,forgetfulness and Elvis..even did a johnny Cash impression on a version of "Jackson"..i was apprehensive about going, and at times when he put down the guitar he looked a little lost but once he strapped it back on it seemed to connect him to who he once was..this show has a big heart and certainly not at all maudlin..you will regret not going..in fact I would urge everyone to catch this man before..well... before he says goodbye forever! Here's clip from the show..enjoy!
Blonde, beautiful, boots, banjo..
I'm outta here.
Enjoyed that
Thanks - consider me moved too!
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I've seen him on both his most recent tours, and while he can be a bit erratic, it's still worth it. His daughter Debbie takes the mic more than you'd like, and he can come across as being a bit befuddled, missing queues and so on. But the voice is still intact, he can still play guitar, and he still does the old songs justice. He also comes across as really enjoying himself.
deffo go
in spite of his alzheimers he's in his element singing, that hasn't been affected, one of those neurological quirks.
Yes
It's Glen Campbell, of course you should go.
YES
to be honest, I don't know why you wouldn't go. He's sung a couple of your favourite songs, you love his latest albums... see him while you can!
There may be the odd bit which is lost..
But The Man knows.
Everyone else does as well.
Dignity is the thing. Is GC's dignity remaining intact? Of course it is. Watch. Cheer. And cherish.
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As a friend of mine says its better to regret something you have done rather than something you haven't.
Dunno
I've seen a few of my all time heroes in advanced age or mental deterioration and I wish I hadn't. I'd rather remember them from when they were brilliant. If you think he'll be great then go, but you might wish you hadn't.
Interesting...
but had you also seen them live at their peak, or was your only experience of them live when they were in their much advanced years?
Bit of both
I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd at their absolute peak a few times then again years later with a much reduced lineup. Tragic. Wish I hadn't. I never saw Peter Green but when I did in the early 80s (because he's a legend, must see him etc) he was heartbreakingly absent in mind if not body. I saw Johnny Winter in the 70s and he was ON FIRE then again in the 90s and he was blown off the stage by the support act who wouldn't have got near him in his peak. I could go on. I think it's a gamble is all. RT is still amazing so you can't have a hard and fast rule. My mate was very disappointed at the astronomically expensive Astral Weeks gig where all my antenae said "avoid" so I did! Even as I type I'm wrestling with whether to go to the "Thick as a brick" concert - heart says YES, love the album etc, head says Ian Anderson's voice is shot and it's not even the proper Tull. Undecided on this so far.
I'm with you, Twang
I have seen GC on numerous occasions, not least at Guildford Civic Hall which is quite apposite as he is one of the first acts to perform at teh new G-Live venue next month. That time he was whisked in in a big white limo, big star that he is. I will in all likelihood be passing this (last) tiime around, even missing out on London when there is a chance I could be spirited backstage by one of his most ardent followers. I do not wish to be disappointed at Guildford and as far as teh RFH backstage bit goes what the hell would I ever find to say to him?
If you have never witnessed his show then GO GO GO. Not for me though.
selling fast...
yes, I'd say go, but better be quick - I know the Liverpool Philharmonic date is close to sold out and I guess its the same around the country
By the Time I Get to Plymouth
Thanks for all the comments - I decided that if we didn't go I'd regret it so got the tickets today! Can't wait now!
I hope
I hope (& expect) you will have a fantastic time.
Review to follow ?
Back from Plymouth
I posted elsewhere here but forgot to post back on my original link!
Just to say it was great - he fluffed up once or twice but overall a great, uplifting concert. I'll always be thankful that I went and that I got to see a true music legend.
By the way his family based band was good too - only 3 mini-Campbell's over here with him as opposed to, I think, 4 with him in the US. Daughter Asley did the Duelling Banjoes with her dad.