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Post by HardheadedSofthrtd on Dec 22, 2006 2:08:45 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be great if Joanne uploaded this concert like she did the interview yesterday. That worked out so great. I now have it on CD and played it again on the way to work. I hope I can do the same with this. I realize it will probably be a much larger file, but being the Cat fanatic you are, I know you can do it. Pleeease! I'm listening to it right now. WOW! Oh Very Young. NICE. (sigh) I intend to do just that, likecat75, but as I've just now gotten home from a 13-hour workday I can barely keep my eyes (or should I says ears?) open long enough to listen to it straight through (it's so nice and long!). Hopefully, I'll have a tad more free time tomorrow evening - only working from 10am till about 8pm. LOL Gad, the holidays suck when you're an Event Planner! -Joanne
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Post by Starlight on Dec 22, 2006 2:13:35 GMT -5
Each new interview/event seems like he is getting a little closer to doing a concert tour. During this event he mixed several of his old songs in with his new. That, and the old band members/ promoters showing up at most of these promos..can a tour be far behind? He sounds charged up and ready to go (and his voice and guitar sound fabulous). He still has that wit and charm that added to his audience appeal. It seems like he is warming up....
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Post by Huru on Dec 22, 2006 2:26:47 GMT -5
What really bothers me is that I'm here in NY and never got any (pardon the pun) "wind" of him landing here, let alone performing, even if it was for a select group. It does often seem to be that way. Kinda seems like it has to be that way, for various reasons. I can't imagine having so many people in my life: family, friends, associates, employees, managers, fans, ugh. I mean, I love people but it's just so much. I have to hand it to him and his family. I'm way too introverted for all that. I mean, I'm a friendly sort but I need my space! It's really a juggling act to say the least, to be wanted by so many different people at any one time. I'm glad for him that the landing went so smoothly and nostalgically. One step at a time...
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Post by 1976 on Dec 22, 2006 10:45:01 GMT -5
Each new interview/event seems like he is getting a little closer to doing a concert tour. During this event he mixed several of his old songs in with his new. That, and the old band members/ promoters showing up at most of these promos..can a tour be far behind? He sounds charged up and ready to go (and his voice and guitar sound fabulous). He still has that wit and charm that added to his audience appeal. It seems like he is warming up.... my thoughts exactly
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Post by portobella on Dec 22, 2006 11:10:46 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see if his wife eventually agrees to a tour. I got the distinct impression from what Yusuf has been saying in his interviews that he wants to, but that of course his wife's feelings about it are very important, as they should be. My biggest concern for Yusuf in a tour is that touring is really hard work, and he's not used to it--I hope his health would hold up OK. He seems to be in great health, and I'd like to see that continue. JMHO.
Bella
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Post by m@kansascity on Dec 22, 2006 11:16:48 GMT -5
as long as he dont have to repeat one more time the story of swimming in malibu
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Post by 1976 on Dec 22, 2006 11:23:35 GMT -5
heh heh...
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Post by Turan on Dec 22, 2006 16:22:48 GMT -5
I really enjoyed this show. I like the acoustic and simplified versions of some of the songs better than the studio/ full band sound. Especially the lose of the horns, that was not my thing at all.
I remember Nic Harcout playing 'Indian Ocean' when it first came out.
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Post by Huru on Dec 22, 2006 16:47:35 GMT -5
"He sounds charged up and ready to go (and his voice and guitar sound fabulous). He still has that wit and charm that added to his audience appeal. It seems like he is warming up...."
"...my thoughts exactly."
This is very true, but I'm sympathetic with his wife on this one. It's incredibly wonderful to think of seeing all the musicians together again, and for all the excitement and the great music and the money to be made, etc., but in my opinion a couple of short tours of major cities with time in between would be best. (As we know, he's already been doing appearances with time in between.)
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Post by Starlight on Dec 22, 2006 19:07:22 GMT -5
I am sure he will pace himself. For a 58 year old man he is in great shape. Look at Mick Jaggerwho is 63 and far more physically active on his tours...John Fogarty, John Mellenkamp, The Eagles, Steve Winwood, Bob Seger all of those guys are out doing it and loving it. For that matter, I have seen Tony Bennett, 80 and Johnny Mathis,72 both put on great concerts at a nearby Indian casino this year. So for the younger Yusuf fans, just because he hasn't been out performing for awhile doesn't mean hes going to fall apart. There are people who run in marathons at 90 (not very many I will grant you) The good thing about being Yusufs age is not only is he probably physically quite up to the task of touring, mentally he is able to make much better decisions because he has been around for awhile and has developed better coping skills. Huru, I agree with you on the big city tours, but only as long as Portland and LA are 2 of the big cities on the agenda....but of course I am flexible, where he goes I will follow (an old Carol King song). As a happily aging baby boomer I can state personally I feel every bit as strong as I did as a young adult and get by on a lot less sleep. I didn't believe it 30 years ago when my mother told me the same thing but I am glad she was right! Yusuf is in the best years of his life, so far. Vaun
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Post by Vivian on Dec 22, 2006 20:25:31 GMT -5
If Yusuf tours, he'd probably start out with a "mini tour", keeping the venues small and some days in between, to rest. But just look at how many dreams have come true. There's much more to come!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Turan on Dec 22, 2006 20:45:50 GMT -5
If I was Yusuf's wife I would not like him touring. Single shows, at most two, maybe, but not touring. Family, schools and charity are more important.
How many of those people Starlight lists have managed to keep their first wife? Didn't they put their career as first, and family a distant second or third. Seems to me that Yusuf made some different choices back in '79.
Sure, now that his kids are grown he has more time for secondary things like concerts. I am glad of that.
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Post by Vivian on Dec 22, 2006 21:01:48 GMT -5
If I was Yusuf's wife I would not like him touring. Single shows, at most two, maybe, but not touring. Family, schools and charity are more important. How many of those people Starlight lists have managed to keep their first wife? Didn't they put their career as first, and family a distant second or third. Seems to me that Yusuf made some different choices back in '79. Sure, now that his kids are grown he has more time for secondary things like concerts. I am glad of that. The only one I know of who had a good marriage with that kind of touring was Paul and Linda McCartney, until she was taken with cancer. I did say he may do a "MINI TOUR". How that's defined, may be up for speculatulation. Of course, the tour would be for charity. Peace,Vivian
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Post by portobella on Dec 22, 2006 21:12:03 GMT -5
I am sure he will pace himself. For a 58 year old man he is in great shape. Look at Mick Jaggerwho is 63 and far more physically active on his tours...John Fogarty, John Mellenkamp, The Eagles, Steve Winwood, Bob Seger all of those guys are out doing it and loving it. For that matter, I have seen Tony Bennett, 80 and Johnny Mathis,72 both put on great concerts at a nearby Indian casino this year. So for the younger Yusuf fans, just because he hasn't been out performing for awhile doesn't mean hes going to fall apart. There are people who run in marathons at 90 (not very many I will grant you) The good thing about being Yusufs age is not only is he probably physically quite up to the task of touring, mentally he is able to make much better decisions because he has been around for awhile and has developed better coping skills. Huru, I agree with you on the big city tours, but only as long as Portland and LA are 2 of the big cities on the agenda....but of course I am flexible, where he goes I will follow (an old Carol King song). As a happily aging baby boomer I can state personally I feel every bit as strong as I did as a young adult and get by on a lot less sleep. I didn't believe it 30 years ago when my mother told me the same thing but I am glad she was right! Yusuf is in the best years of his life, so far. Vaun Starlight, it's great to hear that your energy is still so strong! I have to say, though, I'm not a youngster (I'm 48), and I'm afraid that my own energy is not nearly as good as it once was, and that is also true for my fiance, who is Yusuf's age. I guess that everyone is different in this respect, and Yusuf is probably much stronger than I realize...in any case, I sure would love to see him do a few tour dates, and would be thrilled if he would include Portland (I'm here too!). Bella
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Post by Starlight on Dec 23, 2006 1:10:55 GMT -5
Strong marriages/relationships (some are firsts, most are not): John Fogarty, Johnny Mathis, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Ozzie Osbourne - the others I don't know about, but I don't care; its none of my business. I am there to enjoy the music. We don't even know if Yusuf has decided to tour yet (all indications are YES). If I were married to Yusuf I wouldn't want him away from me either. I would want him right next to me keeping me company. One solution would be to accompany him on tour. The kids are grown and he has people running the schools for him. A tour would bring in huge money for Yusuf's charities. As a fan I say by all means, if you want to tour, tour. You are old enough, experienced enough and smart enough to do it the right way and only you know what that way is.
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Post by Huru on Dec 23, 2006 3:19:23 GMT -5
Hi guys, I first thought you were talking about the effect touring would have on family life... I didn't realize you were talking about energy. I think if I had people doing everything for me I could handle it. Clearly, this aging thing can be challenging, with good days and bad. I'm with Turan and Starlight (and others?) I wouldn't want him out there on tour. Too many psychos and other narcissists with an agenda - ugh. I'm sure he can deal with it but having to is the issue. Good points Starlight about the touring. Well I don't expect Portland to be a stop, ha! I might just combine a visit to my dad and brother if he hits L.A., though Or my daughter if he hits San Francisco. That is, if I could get tickets! Oh, and another strong marriage is John Kay of Steppenwolf (tee hee, my first crush age 14), he's been married almost 40 years. I found out recently that he and his wife are strong wolf advocates. Also elephant advocates (yay!) His daughter and her husband actually work at the famous elephant sanctuary in Tennessee.
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Post by m@kansascity on Dec 23, 2006 6:13:23 GMT -5
the main problem with touring, i believe, is that when you are touring lot of people are involved - managers, local promoters, merchandising, beer shops etc etc
the money obviously dont go all to the artist, they go to people like that and we all know what kind of badasses are involved in the music business
and yusuf know this better than everyone, that was one of the main reason why he retired from the music biz
so while i'm sure that if he is going to tour, a great part of the money would be going to charity, i'm sure he is thinking hard if is worthwhile to let certain people having advantage of him back to tour
all the stories about wife and women and rock style.. come on, even mick jagger is now touring with his grandchildren... the 70s are well over
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Post by Vivian on Dec 23, 2006 16:19:51 GMT -5
the main problem with touring, i believe, is that when you are touring lot of people are involved - managers, local promoters, merchandising, beer shops etc etc the money obviously dont go all to the artist, they go to people like that and we all know what kind of badasses are involved in the music business and yusuf know this better than everyone, that was one of the main reason why he retired from the music biz so while i'm sure that if he is going to tour, a great part of the money would be going to charity, i'm sure he is thinking hard if is worthwhile to let certain people having advantage of him back to tour all the stories about wife and women and rock style.. come on, even mick jagger is now touring with his grandchildren... the 70s are well over AH, but this time, Yusuf would have more control as to exactly where the money goes to. As far as beer or any alcolhol, I doubt it would be allowed to be sold at any place Yusuf is playing at that moment. All the things you mention can happen at a single show, not only while touring. Peace,Vivian
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Post by Starlight on Dec 24, 2006 5:08:02 GMT -5
Yusuf wasn't born yesterday. He is not only a wonderful talent and a great humanitarian, he is also a shrewd businessman. If he tours, it will be very well thought out and planned, taking all aspects of his life into account. As his fans, if he does tour, our job is to show up and enjoy the show. This is what we have been waiting for all these many years. .....Now to go off on a little wild speculation, which may be way out in left field..I wonder if the play "Moonshadow" (incorporating old songs and new) in any way ties in with plans to tour? Sort of like the Majikat tour which was was themed around magic acts...and before someone says Yusuf isn't going to do something that elaborate again, I agree, I am just presenting the idea of tieing the two together in some way. Any thoughts?
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Post by lars on Dec 25, 2006 13:01:58 GMT -5
Was this KCRW special Event also filmed?
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Post by Vivian on Dec 25, 2006 14:18:10 GMT -5
Was this KCRW special Event also filmed? I sure hope so. We need more DVDS of all these goodies. Peace,Vivian
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Post by Huru on Dec 25, 2006 16:53:40 GMT -5
Yusuf wasn't born yesterday. He is not only a wonderful talent and a great humanitarian, he is also a shrewd businessman. If he tours, it will be very well thought out and planned, taking all aspects of his life into account. As his fans, if he does tour, our job is to show up and enjoy the show. This is what we have been waiting for all these many years. ... Now to go off on a little wild speculation, which may be way out in left field.. I wonder if the play "Moonshadow" (incorporating old songs and new) in any way ties in with plans to tour? Sort of like the Majikat tour which was was themed around magic acts...and before someone says Yusuf isn't going to do something that elaborate again, I agree, I am just presenting the idea of tying the two together in some way. Any thoughts? All spot on, Starlight.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2006 18:49:12 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be great if Joanne uploaded this concert like she did the interview yesterday. That worked out so great. I now have it on CD and played it again on the way to work. I hope I can do the same with this. I realize it will probably be a much larger file, but being the Cat fanatic you are, I know you can do it. Pleeease! I'm listening to it right now. WOW! Oh Very Young. NICE. (sigh) I intend to do just that, likecat75, but as I've just now gotten home from a 13-hour workday I can barely keep my eyes (or should I says ears?) open long enough to listen to it straight through (it's so nice and long!). Hopefully, I'll have a tad more free time tomorrow evening - only working from 10am till about 8pm. LOL Gad, the holidays suck when you're an Event Planner! -Joanne Joanne...Have I missed the link to your mp3?
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Post by HardheadedSofthrtd on Dec 27, 2006 9:42:15 GMT -5
Joanne...Have I missed the link to your mp3? No, you've not missed it. I got lazy and didn't bother to do it because m@kansascity took care of it already. LOL m@'s link from the "Yusuf and Alun together in NY" thread: www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=126590I figured that was going to take care of it for everyone. DO we still need the other? If so, I can do it (providing the link remains in the archive.) -Joanne
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Post by CatLike75 on Dec 27, 2006 10:17:41 GMT -5
Joanne...Have I missed the link to your mp3? No, you've not missed it. I got lazy and didn't bother to do it because m@kansascity took care of it already. LOL m@'s link from the "Yusuf and Alun together in NY" thread: www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=126590I figured that was going to take care of it for everyone. DO we still need the other? If so, I can do it (providing the link remains in the archive.) -Joanne Joanne, Apparently this site has reached its limit of 100,000 subscribers. !? You cannot download it unless you sign up and you can't sign up. If you ever get a chance after the holidays, it would be so wonderful if you could once again help me and maybe others by doing the same thing you did for the SIRIUS broadcast. Just got a new iPod and this would be a great addition. Hope all your events went well.
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Post by HardheadedSofthrtd on Dec 27, 2006 12:34:36 GMT -5
Aha, thanks for that info, likecat75. The MP3 is uploading right now - says it will be about 45 minutes till completion. Once it's there, use this link to access the .zip file as before: www.jmcdesign.org/csyi/nyc.htm-Joanne
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Post by CatLike75 on Dec 27, 2006 16:37:12 GMT -5
Once again you saved the day. Thank you so much Joanne. It's already burned onto CD for the ride home. You're one of a kind.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2006 17:19:42 GMT -5
Thank you for making the broadcast available...I'm most grateful for your time and effort :-)
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Post by brandnewman on Dec 27, 2006 21:45:59 GMT -5
The torrent file on dimeadozen lists John Gibbons as a back-up singer. Is this the same John Gibbons from the old CS.com?
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Post by Vivian on Dec 30, 2006 21:54:11 GMT -5
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