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Post by craydarr on Apr 16, 2021 16:50:02 GMT
Fancied a bit of Quo while I’m chilling so I put on the Live @ Wacken
DVD and I realised that no matter how many times I hear Softer Ride Live I still love it.
The version on the Wacken dvd is particularly good, loads of power and great harmonies from the band.
Any others from elsewhere?
Actually can I add that I like the Wacken dvd, cranked up loud it sounds great. 🙂
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Post by mortified on Apr 17, 2021 5:13:01 GMT
I've not watched that DVD yet or even listened to the album. I think I became tired of all the live stuff coming out after a while. Because it was all so similar.
But I agree with you 100%; I never tire of hearing Softer Ride when its in the set. Another that appears intermittently that I can always listen to is In My Chair.
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Post by craydarr on Apr 17, 2021 6:18:39 GMT
I've not watched that DVD yet or even listened to the album. I think I became tired of all the live stuff coming out after a while. Because it was all so similar. But I agree with you 100%; I never tire of hearing Softer Ride when its in the set. Another that appears intermittently that I can always listen to is In My Chair. Totally agree with that, cracking tune 👍 |
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Post by johns on Apr 17, 2021 9:48:10 GMT
Probably goes against the grain, but I love In The Army Now live.
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Post by craydarr on Apr 17, 2021 17:53:49 GMT
Probably goes against the grain, but I love In The Army Now live. To be fair it is a good version on the Wacken dvd but I wouldn’t choose it. Each to their own tho. Actually I still quite like Beginning of the End and The Oriental, but I know some people will slate me for that. I do think they should change them out tho. |
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Post by frozenhero on Apr 20, 2021 18:36:31 GMT
I think ITAN suffers a bit from the fact that it's too high for Francis these days - and it changes keys halfway through! But at Wacken the crowd of course does a great job of singing the chorus.
Softer Ride is a real oddity. Not just because it was a Piledriver era b-side that turned into a Hello! album track, but also because it's a FF song the FF almost never played live - setlist.fm records one instance in 1972, the first outing following that was in 1995! So although it's been played quite a bit since then (all of 1996 to 1998, once in 1999, a couple of times from 2001 to 2003, from 2008 to 2012 and then again from 2016 onwards, not counting acoustic concerts), this might be part of the reason why it still sounds fresh.
When Francis can be bothered to play the solos well, ROLD is still effective.
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Post by craydarr on Apr 21, 2021 18:03:10 GMT
I think ITAN suffers a bit from the fact that it's too high for Francis these days - and it changes keys halfway through! But at Wacken the crowd of course does a great job of singing the chorus. Softer Ride is a real oddity. Not just because it was a Piledriver era b-side that turned into a Hello! album track, but also because it's a FF song the FF almost never played live - setlist.fm records one instance in 1972, the first outing following that was in 1995! So although it's been played quite a bit since then (all of 1996 to 1998, once in 1999, a couple of times from 2001 to 2003, from 2008 to 2012 and then again from 2016 onwards, not counting acoustic concerts), this might be part of the reason why it still sounds fresh. When Francis can be bothered to play the solos well, ROLD is still effective. I actually still like ROLD, I think it still packs a heavy punch |
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Post by dustpipe on Apr 21, 2021 19:19:21 GMT
Loved ROLD in it's original format, especially when it used to immediately follow Caroline as the set openers. Not so keen when Rossi messes with it, but it's still a powerhouse of the set.
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Post by Isaac Ryan on May 9, 2021 17:16:18 GMT
Always enjoyed Burning Bridges live
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Post by craydarr on May 10, 2021 13:11:38 GMT
Always enjoyed Burning Bridges live D’ya know so do i, it’s a bit pants on record but live it just lifts the mood of the room. It’s not a popular call for some, but what the heck 👍 |
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Post by liberty on May 15, 2021 10:33:05 GMT
'Don't waste my time' from the 1990 Butlins gig, a cracking version with a 'no bending strings Francis' at his best.  |
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Post by cammythemortonfan on Aug 11, 2021 21:29:41 GMT
Probably goes against the grain, but I love In The Army Now live. I think it only goes against the grain with the vocal minority who always seem to suck the joy out of anything ! It’s always one of their popular songs live and was a huge hit not just here but in Europe. I’m with you - I like it ! It’s also their most popular song going by YouTube views . |
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Post by cammythemortonfan on Aug 11, 2021 21:31:04 GMT
Fancied a bit of Quo while I’m chilling so I put on the Live @ Wacken DVD and I realised that no matter how many times I hear Softer Ride Live I still love it. The version on the Wacken dvd is particularly good, loads of power and great harmonies from the band. Any others from elsewhere? Actually can I add that I like the Wacken dvd, cranked up loud it sounds great. 🙂 Softer Rode is great live . The first time I heard it at a gig , 95ish , I couldn’t believe how load it was when the drums came crashing in at the start ! |
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Post by johns on Aug 12, 2021 6:28:21 GMT
Fancied a bit of Quo while I’m chilling so I put on the Live @ Wacken DVD and I realised that no matter how many times I hear Softer Ride Live I still love it. The version on the Wacken dvd is particularly good, loads of power and great harmonies from the band. Any others from elsewhere? Actually can I add that I like the Wacken dvd, cranked up loud it sounds great. 🙂 Softer Rode is great live . The first time I heard it at a gig , 95ish , I couldn’t believe how load it was when the drums came crashing in at the start ! The Wacken Dvd is one of if not the best Quo live Dvd. |
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Post by mortified on Aug 12, 2021 8:00:44 GMT
Fancied a bit of Quo while I’m chilling so I put on the Live @ Wacken DVD and I realised that no matter how many times I hear Softer Ride Live I still love it. The version on the Wacken dvd is particularly good, loads of power and great harmonies from the band. Any others from elsewhere? Actually can I add that I like the Wacken dvd, cranked up loud it sounds great. 🙂 Softer Rode is great live . The first time I heard it at a gig , 95ish , I couldn’t believe how load it was when the drums came crashing in at the start ! I completely agree. When they started the intro, I nearly wet myself. And I was nearly 40! Now I nearly wet myself simply because I'm a lot older but that's another story  As for In The Army Now, I really liked it when I first heard it. It was different and I think it showed the band in a new light. One that I liked. But I am tired of it now. I suspect they are as well - just as they must be with Rockin' and several others. Personally, there would be less chance of becoming tired of anything if they'd only shake the set up - substantially! - every couple of years. Just as an example, I've seen The Stones 4 times now. I've heard Jumping Jack Flash, Satisfaction, Tumbling Dice, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, Brown Sugar and Honky Tonk Women but only the once! Familiarity can breed contempt. However, I also appreciate that unfamiliarity can lead to a downturn in the atmosphere, especially with what I am reluctant to call a 'modern' Quo audience. We need two bands!! One for the masses and one for, well, whatever it is we're called  |
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Post by per on Aug 12, 2021 10:48:03 GMT
Has to be Big Fat Mama for me. It has always sounded great live, a live masterpiece in my ears!
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Post by mortified on Aug 12, 2021 14:31:43 GMT
Has to be Big Fat Mama for me. It has always sounded great live, a live masterpiece in my ears! I was never tired of it when it came on. Just tired!  It cranked up immediately after the medley by which time I was gasping for air and sweating like.... well, you can fill in the blank with your own version |
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Post by frozenhero on Aug 13, 2021 19:10:16 GMT
Softer Rode is great live . The first time I heard it at a gig , 95ish , I couldn’t believe how load it was when the drums came crashing in at the start ! I completely agree. When they started the intro, I nearly wet myself. And I was nearly 40! Now I nearly wet myself simply because I'm a lot older but that's another story As for In The Army Now, I really liked it when I first heard it. It was different and I think it showed the band in a new light. One that I liked. But I am tired of it now. I suspect they are as well - just as they must be with Rockin' and several others. Personally, there would be less chance of becoming tired of anything if they'd only shake the set up - substantially! - every couple of years. Just as an example, I've seen The Stones 4 times now. I've heard Jumping Jack Flash, Satisfaction, Tumbling Dice, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, Brown Sugar and Honky Tonk Women but only the once! Familiarity can breed contempt. However, I also appreciate that unfamiliarity can lead to a downturn in the atmosphere, especially with what I am reluctant to call a 'modern' Quo audience. We need two bands!! One for the masses and one for, well, whatever it is we're called This is why I (as I've probably said a number of times) love Marillion and especially their Weekends. If Quo could play several times in a row at the same venue, they could advertise one of the shows as for the discerning fans and one for the casual concertgoers. |
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Post by mortified on Aug 14, 2021 6:33:20 GMT
I completely agree. When they started the intro, I nearly wet myself. And I was nearly 40! Now I nearly wet myself simply because I'm a lot older but that's another story As for In The Army Now, I really liked it when I first heard it. It was different and I think it showed the band in a new light. One that I liked. But I am tired of it now. I suspect they are as well - just as they must be with Rockin' and several others. Personally, there would be less chance of becoming tired of anything if they'd only shake the set up - substantially! - every couple of years. Just as an example, I've seen The Stones 4 times now. I've heard Jumping Jack Flash, Satisfaction, Tumbling Dice, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, Brown Sugar and Honky Tonk Women but only the once! Familiarity can breed contempt. However, I also appreciate that unfamiliarity can lead to a downturn in the atmosphere, especially with what I am reluctant to call a 'modern' Quo audience. We need two bands!! One for the masses and one for, well, whatever it is we're called This is why I (as I've probably said a number of times) love Marillion and especially their Weekends. If Quo could play several times in a row at the same venue, they could advertise one of the shows as for the discerning fans and one for the casual concertgoers. To quote The Christians - " in an ideal world...." |
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Post by kursaal75 on Aug 22, 2021 7:28:21 GMT
Roll Over Lay Down & Don't Waste My Time
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Post by craydarr on Aug 22, 2021 8:48:09 GMT
Roll Over Lay Down & Don't Waste My Time Good choices, although it would be nice if they rested ROLD from time to time. I find it strange that with some of the classic non essential songs like you have mentioned, why they don’t have a certain number and then rotate them on a nightly or tour basis and then leave a bit more room for oddball / fan favourites. It would also keep it a bit more fresh for them as well. |
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sorry I mean 64 
