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Title: Blondie
Post by: Filo on June 23, 2023, 07:54:59 am
Had the great pleasure of seeing Blondie at Scarborough Open Air Theatre last night, fantastic show, Debbie Harry, legend and icon has still got it at nearly 78 years old, Clem Burke what a drummer he is, massively under rated, and Glenn Matlock plays a mean Bass guitar. Special mention to the support The K’s, never seen them before but they were excellent
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: mugnapper on June 23, 2023, 12:48:51 pm
I heard a recording of 'Atomic' from their IOW set, last weekend.
The music was perfect but Debbie's voice was terrible. Out of breath, out of tune, unable to hit the high notes.
I felt embarrassed listening to it. However, with hindsight, it was probably the last song in the encore after an hour long set in extremely high temperatures, so maybe I was judging her harshly.
I still love her as much as a 60 year old as I did as a 16 year old.
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Filo on June 23, 2023, 01:31:28 pm
I heard a recording of 'Atomic' from their IOW set, last weekend.
The music was perfect but Debbie's voice was terrible. Out of breath, out of tune, unable to hit the high notes.
I felt embarrassed listening to it. However, with hindsight, it was probably the last song in the encore after an hour long set in extremely high temperatures, so maybe I was judging her harshly.
I still love her as much as a 60 year old as I did as a 16 year old.

TV and video sound doesn’t do her live stuff justice, I got some on my phone last night, sounds nothing like the live sound. And at approaching 78, you still would wouldn’t you lol!
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Bentley Bullet on June 23, 2023, 02:35:12 pm
She never had the vocal capabilities of Shirley Bassey or Whitney Houston but Debbie Harry IS Blondie, and no one else could replace her in the band.
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Filo on June 23, 2023, 02:45:23 pm
I said to the wife, the place is full of old people, then she reminded me I’m nearly 60 years old, it was then I realised that those oldies were probably around my age lol!
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Bentley Bullet on June 23, 2023, 03:03:34 pm
I always look out for Scawsby Steve or DonnyWolf if I'm at a gig like that. I know I'll spend more money at the bar buying them drinks all night but at least I look a lot younger standing with them.
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: ravenrover on June 23, 2023, 03:19:44 pm
What? ???
They can still stand, unaided? :-]]
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: knockers on June 23, 2023, 05:47:35 pm
I always look out for Scawsby Steve or DonnyWolf if I'm at a gig like that. I know I'll spend more money at the bar buying them drinks all night but at least I look a lot younger standing with them.

You’d be no good standing behind Wolfie. In fact you’d struggle standing behind Ronnie Corbett!
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Bentley Bullet on June 23, 2023, 06:56:24 pm
I always look out for Scawsby Steve or DonnyWolf if I'm at a gig like that. I know I'll spend more money at the bar buying them drinks all night but at least I look a lot younger standing with them.

You’d be no good standing behind Wolfie. In fact you’d struggle standing behind Ronnie Corbett!
I suppose I would, he's been dead 7 years!
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: scawsby steve on June 23, 2023, 07:15:01 pm
I always look out for Scawsby Steve or DonnyWolf if I'm at a gig like that. I know I'll spend more money at the bar buying them drinks all night but at least I look a lot younger standing with them.

Yes, and I'm quite prepared to join you both for a gig like that.

However, I'll be f*cked if I'm joining you both for that Billy Cotton Band Show revival you keep going on about.
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Bentley Bullet on June 23, 2023, 07:27:01 pm
Wolfie wasn't bothered about Billy Cotton, although he did have a crush on his sister, Dot.
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: knockers on June 23, 2023, 07:58:23 pm
I always look out for Scawsby Steve or DonnyWolf if I'm at a gig like that. I know I'll spend more money at the bar buying them drinks all night but at least I look a lot younger standing with them.

You’d be no good standing behind Wolfie. In fact you’d struggle standing behind Ronnie Corbett!
I suppose I would, he's been dead 7 years!

You’d still struggle even though he’s lying down
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Bentley Bullet on June 23, 2023, 10:53:32 pm
I always look out for Scawsby Steve or DonnyWolf if I'm at a gig like that. I know I'll spend more money at the bar buying them drinks all night but at least I look a lot younger standing with them.

You’d be no good standing behind Wolfie. In fact you’d struggle standing behind Ronnie Corbett!
I suppose I would, he's been dead 7 years!

You’d still struggle even though he’s lying down
I've witnessed a few people lying down in front of me in my time!
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: colfromdonny on June 24, 2023, 07:57:35 pm
Just watching the Pretenders from Glastonbury
, now Chrissie Hynds voice just gets better
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: Filo on June 24, 2023, 10:09:11 pm
Blondie at Glasonbury at 5pm tomorrow
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: GazLaz on June 25, 2023, 08:47:49 am
Just watching the Pretenders from Glastonbury
, now Chrissie Hynds voice just gets better

I saw that and thought she was really good considering her age.
Title: Re: Blondie
Post by: NickDRFC on June 25, 2023, 07:31:00 pm
Really enjoyed this:

https://twitter.com/darren_dutton/status/1672999459054075905?s=21