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Post by johns on Dec 15, 2017 23:14:49 GMT
I thought I'd give it another go and nope still same opinion as before. That won't please someone...lol
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Post by coldwarkid on Dec 15, 2017 23:40:48 GMT
I too find the overall negativity about the song, its lyrical content and above all Rick's singing very sad. Rick's song writing output had tailed off considerably over the last few albums of new material and were lyrically quite basic, "Lets rock" being a good example. With this song we are presented with heartfelt lyrics written at a very difficult time in his life and personally I regard it as brave to open yourself up so much emotionally. As to his signing ability, he has had vocal problems for years, after his vocal chord problems and heart attacks shouldn't we be celebrating the fact he was even able to record a final album when he was in very frail and rapidly declining health?
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Post by rocker on Dec 16, 2017 0:13:17 GMT
I can’t wait for Ricks solo album to come out. I really like “Without You”.
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Post by mortified on Dec 16, 2017 7:12:25 GMT
....after his vocal chord problems and heart attacks shouldn't we be celebrating the fact he was even able to record a final album when he was in very frail and rapidly declining health? Absolutely right.
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Post by rocker on Dec 16, 2017 10:23:56 GMT
Spot on. So sad to read the constant negativity on these pages.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 16, 2017 12:10:34 GMT
Spot on. So sad to read the constant negativity on these pages. I wouldn't agree with the constant negativity. If people don't like the song they are entitled to say so respectfully, and that's what we've mainly had. If we had discussed Recorded Delivery a year ago and people had said they don't like this song, I think that would have been accepted. Just because someone died shouldn't' mean that suddenly they could do no wrong (as long as people are respectful). Personally I think that his vocal performance on this song is remarkable, considering what his voice had been like over the last few years. And I am so looking forward to the album, and so glad he/they managed to do one before (and after) he died. I hope there will be something on it for everyone.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 16, 2017 12:25:36 GMT
Just listened to it again.
I think it's a lovely song, and a great vocal performance from Rick.
I hope most of the album will be more rocky than that, but I do like it.
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Post by smokie on Dec 16, 2017 13:39:20 GMT
Spot on. So sad to read the constant negativity on these pages. I wouldn't agree with the constant negativity. If people don't like the song they are entitled to say so respectfully, and that's what we've mainly had. If we had discussed Recorded Delivery a year ago and people had said they don't like this song, I think that would have been accepted. Just because someone died shouldn't' mean that suddenly they could do no wrong (as long as people are respectful). That sums up my feelings perfectly. If someone doesn't like something and they explain why that is and they are respectful, then I don't have have problem with that.
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Post by Quoincidence on Dec 23, 2017 0:14:56 GMT
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Post by mortified on Dec 23, 2017 7:20:22 GMT
I think the snippet we now have of Lonesome Road shows that The Right Reverend Rock Parfait (to paraphrase) was no one trick pony but we all knew that. That one track already sounds like it'll be a fitting epitaph to a legend.
His solo album is liable to be a mixture of styles, some of which we like and some of which we may not.
Either way, I'll be proud to own it.
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Post by snakelady on Dec 23, 2017 7:43:42 GMT
Spot on. So sad to read the constant negativity on these pages. I wouldn't agree with the constant negativity. If people don't like the song they are entitled to say so respectfully, and that's what we've mainly had. If we had discussed Recorded Delivery a year ago and people had said they don't like this song, I think that would have been accepted. Just because someone died shouldn't' mean that suddenly they could do no wrong (as long as people are respectful). .. Exactly ! I've never much cared about George Michael and I think David Bowie has written some absolutely genius stuff - same as some very bad (although the great far outweighs the bad). My perception of their music won't change now because they're dead - or my perception of their last recordings just because they might've already been ill or in David's case suffering even. I admire his stance but don't necessarily like the output. Same goes for Rick. I think Without You is an awful song and I won't listen to it again, no matter how much the lyrics have meant for Rick or how frail he was when recording it. That should have meaning for RPJ, but not an outsider that a fan is. I really like what I've heard of Lonesome Road so far and look forward to hearing more of it. In fact it sounds like Quo and I assume it would've been on the next Quo album had things not taken that sad turn 1 1/2 years ago ..
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Post by dai on Dec 23, 2017 13:47:02 GMT
I've quite enjoyed Without You to be honest. Looking forward to the full album.
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Post by smokie on Feb 15, 2018 9:26:23 GMT
snakelady mortified @bam
I've just created a thread for johnny main's review, I didn't see that Inna had already posted that already.
Can I delete my thread? You can do so if you wish.
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Post by snakelady on Feb 15, 2018 9:28:29 GMT
snakelady mortified @bam
I've just created a thread for johnny main's review, I didn't see that Inna had already posted that already.
Can I delete my thread? You can do so if you wish. As Johnny usually starts his own thread about it anyway, I think we can leave it there for now .
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Post by smokie on Mar 16, 2018 12:53:41 GMT
Not sure where to post this and I didn’t want to start a new thread but is anyone hopeful that with the impending release of Rick’s album it might be followed up with news of the tribute concert that was proposed but never materialised?
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Post by snakelady on Mar 23, 2018 7:12:39 GMT
The limited box set and T-shirt have just arrived. Very nice words from Look 54 about Rick. I'm a bit reluctant to put the CD into the player. But I know I will, eventually. Beautiful words in memory of Rick in the booklet, too. And some nice photos from his Rock Meets Classic tour. Alright. It's four hours later, I have listened to the CD twice and the Band's Mix once (which sounds heavier to my ears). I like the album. It's very diverse. It's not a rock album, although there are a couple of rocking songs on it. Rhino played on two, well, three songs, if you include Halloween. Alan sang backing vocals on one. Bob Young played harmonica on one. Great guitar work from Jo Webb and Brian May, if I may say so. Good to hear the rhythm machine powering along one final time. As I said, I like the album. Well done Rick and all the others who helped the album come alive. Thanks for the review Inna. Sounds like I'll like it too - I'm very much into 'diverse'. Maybe you should've mentioned the size of the t-shirt - there'll be a few guys interested in this .. .
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Post by mortified on Mar 23, 2018 8:42:24 GMT
I've had an e-mail from Amazon telling me that the box set has been delayed until at least 22nd April. Not sure why they're picking on me! Inna has hers! I wonder if demand has outstripped supply. That would be good. Although I suspect it's just because Germany is more efficient and don't fvck people about
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 9:07:43 GMT
I pre ordered the album from iTunes and it had already downloaded when I got up this morning.
Giving it its first listen now as I make breakfast.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 10:43:42 GMT
Lonesome Road is the standout track for me.
Some decent tunes and one or two I’m not keen on....but it’s Rick so I’m thankful for that.
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Post by mortified on Mar 23, 2018 11:22:25 GMT
Managed to grab the CD in Tesco just 10 minutes ago. I'll get that on my iPod shortly and give it a blast. Nice pics inside the sleeve. The man does black and white great justice
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 12:23:18 GMT
I've had an e-mail from Amazon telling me that the box set has been delayed until at least 22nd April. Not sure why they're picking on me! Inna has hers! I wonder if demand has outstripped supply. That would be good. Although I suspect it's just because Germany is more efficient and don't fvck people about There's been a fair bit of chatter on FB this morning about delays so you're not alone, (if that's any consolation).
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Post by dai on Mar 23, 2018 12:35:35 GMT
I've had an e-mail from Amazon telling me that the box set has been delayed until at least 22nd April. Not sure why they're picking on me! Inna has hers! I wonder if demand has outstripped supply. That would be good. Although I suspect it's just because Germany is more efficient and don't fvck people about Had an email from Amazon too saying mine was delayed but now being prepared for dispatch. I was looking forward to playing it this afternoon too! 😠 Wife's out, I could've played it load with only the dog to worry about 🤘😉😆
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Post by mortified on Mar 23, 2018 12:35:39 GMT
I've had an e-mail from Amazon telling me that the box set has been delayed until at least 22nd April. Not sure why they're picking on me! Inna has hers! I wonder if demand has outstripped supply. That would be good. Although I suspect it's just because Germany is more efficient and don't fvck people about There's been a fair bit of chatter on FB this morning about delays so you're not alone, (if that's any consolation). My sister has an e-mail this morning telling her the box set will be delivered on Tuesday. Not sure what's going on but I'll see if hers pitches up.
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Post by coldwarkid on Mar 23, 2018 17:55:00 GMT
A lovely goodbye.
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Post by col on Mar 23, 2018 20:04:29 GMT
I've had an e-mail from Amazon telling me that the box set has been delayed until at least 22nd April. Not sure why they're picking on me! Inna has hers! I wonder if demand has outstripped supply. That would be good. Although I suspect it's just because Germany is more efficient and don't fvck people about Got my box too!!
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