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Post by peritura on Dec 6, 2009 6:04:51 GMT -5
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Post by flemmishfangent on Dec 6, 2009 6:06:30 GMT -5
Sounds it was fantastic again thanks for letting now Rosemarry Regine
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Post by flemmishfangent on Dec 6, 2009 6:21:34 GMT -5
Wow the long and winding road great he choosed that song it was sure a long and winding road for him to get back .Regine
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Post by Vivian on Dec 6, 2009 6:28:20 GMT -5
Dang, these are fantastic!!! I wonder if all venues will hear Yusuf's cover of Long and winding road! That was SPECIAL indeed!
I want to thank everyone for posting these. They do cheer me up mafter this ROUGH year I've had!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by rosemary on Dec 6, 2009 6:46:37 GMT -5
He seemed to be saying that Long and Winding Road was special to the Liverpool show, to honour the Beatles origins, but you never know. The song suited his style and voice so well.
For an Arena concert, the atmosphere was really quite intimate, I wonder if those further away from the stage felt the same way?
And the musical was fascinating, the sequence of songs told the story. I'd go see it! He did seem nervous about how it would be received, and proud that everyone seemed to enjoy it.
He made us laugh when someone shouted something and he said he doesn't understand Scouse!(Liverpool accent for those who might not know) He'd tried to order two poached eggs on toast earlier in the day and received a "Wha?" (with Liverpool intonation) from the waitress. I can't remember much else of the banter, but maybe someone will remind me?
Lighting and back screen effects were fabulous, and the audience was encouraged to clap and sing along. There were apologies for playing so many of the new songs: "When you've written something new, you want to play it", but they blended well with the oldies.
And I only cried once!
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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 6, 2009 8:46:31 GMT -5
Thanks, Peritura  Here's the latest addition Father and Son |
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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 6, 2009 9:01:28 GMT -5
Thank you Rosemary, it sounds like it was a great night! Looking at the video's posted, Yusuf, was really enjoying himself! So good to see!!! ;D He loved that the audience sang Moonshadow! Great job in listing the set list in the dark  I really, really wish he would sing [shadow=slack,left,300]TWO FINE PEOPLE!!![/shadow] I'm sure I am not alone in this. |
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Post by rosemary on Dec 6, 2009 10:04:37 GMT -5
I've always loved "Hard-headed Woman" but I guess he found her? And "I never wanted to be a star", and "Child for a day". but the one I'd really love to hear is "Sweet Scarlet". In fact, I could keep him singing constantly for a week and still want more! ;D
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Post by flemmishfangent on Dec 6, 2009 10:13:35 GMT -5
Think you are not alone Regine
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Post by downunder72 on Dec 6, 2009 10:26:50 GMT -5
Isn't it funny, how a few years ago, the only thing that really mattered to us, was, that Yusuf/Cat would return and make music. Now that he is back, we can't seem to get enough of him, and more is simply just not enough. I think we can be excused due to his many years of abscence, and he will understand. I feel we can all appreciate Yusufs need to sing and promote his new work, but I hope in concerts that will follow this mini tour, Yusuf will also have the need to sing more of his old songs. I guess it's hard to please everybody.  |
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Post by richina on Dec 6, 2009 10:28:14 GMT -5
Great choices everybody! I too would love to hear "2 Fine People", but hey...I'm getting my "Tuesday's Dead" so I'm good! I do love a concert where there's a good mix of fast and slow songs...let's you dance, and then rest! Thanks for the videos!  Fantastic describes it best! ;D Rosemary, it sounds like you had a wonderful night...YAY! ;D(but who wouldn't expect that? :  |
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Post by downunder72 on Dec 6, 2009 11:16:11 GMT -5
Jane, if you have checked the new videos from Liverpool, you better prepare yourself . It seems Yusuf is encouraging sing alongs, and is enjoying them. I hope it does not spoil your night, because you are going to witness a very different Yusuf. I would say more like the Cat we used to know. That should be well awarded compensation, don't you think? Just stay focused on Yusuf, and get lost in his music. ;D |
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Post by peritura on Dec 6, 2009 13:38:39 GMT -5
Isn't it funny, how a few years ago, the only thing that really mattered to us, was, that Yusuf/Cat would return and make music. Now that he is back, we can't seem to get enough of him, and more is simply just not enough. I think we can be excused due to his many years of abscence, and he will understand. I feel we can all appreciate Yusufs need to sing and promote his new work, but I hope in concerts that will follow this mini tour, Yusuf will also have the need to sing more of his old songs. I guess it's hard to please everybody. I just want to point out that out of 23 songs in the concert 16 were old songs! |
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Post by helen on Dec 6, 2009 13:47:32 GMT -5
My son this morning offered to take me to see Yusuf in Liverpool  as there were still tickets for sale. How sweet of him. as it would have been over an 8 hour round trip. |
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Post by hatidje on Dec 6, 2009 15:05:38 GMT -5
Thank you so much! I especially loved the performance of Moonshadow! Speechless...
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Post by downunder72 on Dec 6, 2009 16:50:59 GMT -5
Isn't it funny, how a few years ago, the only thing that really mattered to us, was, that Yusuf/Cat would return and make music. Now that he is back, we can't seem to get enough of him, and more is simply just not enough. I think we can be excused due to his many years of abscence, and he will understand. I feel we can all appreciate Yusufs need to sing and promote his new work, but I hope in concerts that will follow this mini tour, Yusuf will also have the need to sing more of his old songs. I guess it's hard to please everybody. I just want to point out that out of 23 songs in the concert 16 were old songs! 16 songs!!!!Well that's more than enough. Can't understand why some people complain.  |
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Post by Vivian on Dec 6, 2009 17:00:46 GMT -5
I was especially touched when the audience screamed "I love you", Yusuf said in return, "You know what, I love you too". What a tear jerker moment!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 6, 2009 17:01:12 GMT -5
My son this morning offered to take me to see Yusuf in Liverpool as there were still tickets for sale. How sweet of him. as it would have been over an 8 hour round trip. Oh Bless him, you have such a loving family, Helen. |
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Post by downunder72 on Dec 6, 2009 17:07:42 GMT -5
My son this morning offered to take me to see Yusuf in Liverpool as there were still tickets for sale. How sweet of him. as it would have been over an 8 hour round trip. What a perfect, loving, and thoughtful son you have Helen. He must have sensed that you wanted to go to Liverpool, and would have gone to any length to make his mother a very happy lady. Now I know why he is the sunshine of your life. You're a very lucky lady Helen. |
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Fantastic describes it best! ;D
as there were still tickets for sale.
