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Post by mjwestha on Oct 14, 2010 11:47:09 GMT -5
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Post by ilovemycat on Oct 14, 2010 12:06:19 GMT -5
Yes he should - and while he's at it, he should pop into NY for a quick show. We're really just around the block from D.C. ;D
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Post by peacock on Oct 14, 2010 13:16:04 GMT -5
I agree -- he should do it. He wants to stay nonpartisan/neutral, and though this has a bit of a liberal vibe (and I'm not) I still think it's a hoot. Also think it has a positive message. Do it!
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Post by Chris on Oct 14, 2010 19:54:41 GMT -5
Nice find, Mike... Yes, 'he should so do this' to quote your post. :)Yusuf up in the DC Mall with Stewert and Cobert. What a hoot that would be.
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Post by G-One on Oct 15, 2010 2:42:36 GMT -5
Yes, he should !
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 15, 2010 13:33:00 GMT -5
“… the organizers also have asked for Cat Stevens, aka Yusuf Islam. The famed 70s pop singer is deciding whether or not to accept the invitation.”This is really exciting. From reading on the internet about John Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” and Stephen Colbert’s “March to Keep Fear Alive”, I gather that their message is that extremists, whether political or religious, do not represent nor define the vast majority of the people, who simple want to get along with each other and live in peace. This could be really good for Yusuf, and seems to go nicely with Yusuf's latest post The Never Ending Rainbow over at Yusufislam.com. Of course, he’ll study the issues carefully, consult with people he trusts, and pray for guidance before making a final decision. If his decision is “Yes”, I imagine he’ll perform “Peace Train” and “Boots and Sand”. (Black jeans and boots - maybe a plain, rather than plaid, shirt (?) …)
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 26, 2010 13:13:18 GMT -5
This is interesting: Is Jon Stewart More Influential Than President Obama?Some quotes: The man who tops AskMen's list of the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2010 is one of our youth's most trusted sources of information and a voice of both reason and hope in these economically and politically turbulent times. And no, he's not the president.
"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart nabbed the No. 1 position on AskMen's annual list of men of influence...
But can a man who hosts the "fake news" five nights a week really be more influential than the President of the United States? Maybe.
Tomorrow night, Obama will be a guest on Stewart's show for the fifth time, and notably his first time as the President of the United States. Considering Obama's approval rating is lingering in the mid- to low-40% range, a significant drop from last year's 68%, returning to the show that gave him a political platform before he took office isn't such a bad idea with midterm elections around the corner.
And on October 30, three days before the midterm elections, Stewart will take over Obama's stomping grounds in Washington with his Rally to Restore Sanity, an event he is describing as, "a rally for people who've been too busy to go to rallies." Stewart will be joined by friend and host of "The Colbert Report" Stephen Colbert, No. 11 on AskMen's list, who will host his satirical March to Keep Fear Alive at the same time. "The Daily Show" host insists that the event is non-political, but with well over 100,000 Americans already planning to attend, Stewart might just do a better job shaping America's political sphere simply by working outside of it. Modern Men Are More Inspired By Rule Breakers and Path Blazers Like Stewart, many of the men who made AskMen's Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2010 are the kind of men who don't follow the obvious route to meet their goals, who aren't afraid to break rules or make new ones on their respective paths to greatness. And there was this terrific quote from Conan O'Brien:
Before signing off on "The Tonight Show" for good to a future unknown, O'Brien signed off with a request of the audience: "All I ask of you, especially young people ... is one thing: Please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. I'm telling you, amazing things will happen."
Peace, ~Sun~ P.S. I wonder what Yusuf has decided... |
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Post by Wambaugh on Oct 26, 2010 16:44:32 GMT -5
JaneB highlighted the new Yusuf facebook post in another thread and it contained this gem about the musical. "Yusuf is at present on his way to US to work further on the development of the Musical." Since he's on his way to the US to work on the musical anyway, maybe he's decided to go to the rally? www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=453995725757 |
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 26, 2010 22:50:45 GMT -5
JaneB highlighted the new Yusuf facebook post in another thread and it contained this gem about the musical. "Yusuf is at present on his way to US to work further on the development of the Musical." Since he's on his way to the US to work on the musical anyway, maybe he's decided to go to the rally? www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=453995725757I had exactly the same thought, Wambaugh - the timing is perfect for the Rally, which is this Saturday, October 30. How exciting to think about all of this! |
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 29, 2010 13:17:52 GMT -5
Crow, Tweedy, the Roots to Perform at Stewart RallyExactly what will transpire at Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on Saturday has been a closely held secret. But... the Roots will kick off the rally at noon with a 40-minute set... Mavis Staples and Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy [will take]10 minutes to play something, presumably, from their joint LP, You Are Not Alone. At around 2:15, Sheryl Crow will have five minutes in the spotlight. There are more “to be determined” artists on the schedule than names, so expect plenty of surprises.
The rally will be streaming live on Comedy Central and its website beginning at noon.-------------- I have a strange feeling that Yusuf will surprise us. What do you guys think? Hey, Richina, are your sleuthers on the case? Any majicatters planning on attending? It would be a shame if Yusuf streams live on Saturday and we miss it...  ~Sun~
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Post by peacock on Oct 29, 2010 13:38:23 GMT -5
Sheryl and Yusuf ought to do a "First Cut is the Deepest" duet.  If he is on, I hope someone records it and posts on Youtube. I have to volunteer at the JROTC drill meet.  |
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Post by richina on Oct 29, 2010 17:41:16 GMT -5
It's a long hop to DC from Louisiana....be a shame to spend hundreds of dollars and then he not show up. Hope someone does go however!
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Post by JaneB on Oct 29, 2010 21:43:10 GMT -5
I have my DVR set for it... I guess we are in "wait and see" mode.
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Post by peacock on Oct 30, 2010 12:36:36 GMT -5
YES!!!!! YUSUF AND OZZY!!!!
I was so sure that I'd miss it. But I just got home from the drill meet, turned it on, and who should show up on the stage but the Man himself! I swear, I yelled so loud my kids came running, and now they think I'm absolutely nuts.
Of course, they already thought I was nuts . . . now I guess they're sure of it.
I hope someone will post it on Youtube 'cause I wanna see it again! Too short.
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Post by patsymerc01 on Oct 30, 2010 12:53:17 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I too just turned on the TV to see Yusuf on stage with Ozzy-I totally freaked out! And yes my husband now knows I'm nuts-hope someone will post it online as I only saw him for a minute-perhaps he will come out to perform again.
Can't believe he showed up! Patsy
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Post by elad on Oct 30, 2010 13:02:24 GMT -5
It was great and very funny!
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 13:22:21 GMT -5
Jane, Did you record it?
We have to keep watching, because Peace Train's usually at the end...what a great finale it would be!
I can't sit and watch all day - way too busy - it's killing me!
Thanks to all for the heads up!
Peace,
~Sun~
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 13:35:43 GMT -5
Ah, there's Sheryl Crow now - ooh -
‘Cause I can’t stop the war
Shed the homeless, feed the poor
I can’t walk on water
I can’t save this haunted daughter
Well I can’t change the world and make this fair
The least that I can do (3x)
Is care...
(feels like it should be "shelter the homeless" but I looked this up and it's "shed the homeless" - go figure...)
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 13:55:33 GMT -5
Isn't that Yusuf's guitar on stage?
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 13:57:23 GMT -5
There he is!!!!
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 14:00:44 GMT -5
With Mavis Staples, Sheryl Crow and everyone - "I'll Take You There"
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 14:02:50 GMT -5
 Too bad, they ruined it with an :(AXE commercial and cut the song...
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Post by suncatcher on Oct 30, 2010 14:07:50 GMT -5
That's it for now - hope someone got Yusuf with Ozzy on tape and will post it on YouTube. Have a great weekend!  (P.S. No Peace Train, unless I missed it.) |
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Post by peacock on Oct 30, 2010 14:13:51 GMT -5
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Post by mjwestha on Oct 30, 2010 14:16:58 GMT -5
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Post by mjwestha on Oct 30, 2010 14:19:08 GMT -5
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Post by mjwestha on Oct 30, 2010 14:35:18 GMT -5
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Post by aurarisma on Oct 30, 2010 15:03:56 GMT -5
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Post by aurarisma on Oct 30, 2010 15:07:03 GMT -5
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Post by Chris on Oct 30, 2010 16:22:51 GMT -5
AUGH!!! My two sisters and I were talking about going to this concert, two weeks ago.. We really discussed it.. Even called my other sister up in Alaxandria, Virgina about staying with her... But one thing lead to another, and we decided not to go! WHYYY?  Thanks for the wonderful updates and videos.. This is awesome! Could be something good will be coming our way?  Nice to see Yusuf on this side of the pond. Ha Ha and Father Quido! How cool. I haven't heard of him in decades. |
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Too bad, they ruined it with an :(AXE commercial and cut the song... 
Nice to see Yusuf on this side of the pond.