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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 16:06:10 GMT -5
Here is the first one... after the 1st half ('Moonshadow') preview
"First half of Cat Stevens was a preview of his new musical sung by a west end cast .. The audience are muttering ..."
Caroline Beavon, via Twitter
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Post by nancy on Nov 23, 2009 16:15:53 GMT -5
Wonder what they are "muttering" .......  Hope it's good things !! You, crobarbie - are just amazing !!!!! ;D Nancy |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 16:20:41 GMT -5
Here is the first one... after the 1st half ('Moonshadow') preview "First half of Cat Stevens was a preview of his new musical sung by a west end cast .. The audience are muttering ..." Caroline Beavon, via Twitter Muttering: To complain or grumble morosely. ... hmm... not again? |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 16:20:46 GMT -5
Well, it seems that the beggining of the concert was a little late ... according to very first post by Caroline Beavon, via Twitter  "In concert. And he's late coming on" But maybe that just means that his performance is after the preview of musical... well, english is not my first... ;D |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 16:30:09 GMT -5
Well, in Dublin the show order was: part 1 (Yusuf) - part 2 (musical) - part 3 (Yusuf) ... in Birmingham : part 2 (musical) - part 1 (Yusuf) ... maybe in Liverpool they'll have again to change a bit, for ex: part 1 (Yusuf) - part 3 (Yusuf) - part 2 (musical) and Grand Finale in London: part 2 (musical) - part 1 (Yusuf) - part 3 (Yusuf) - part 4 (Yusuf - new extras  |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 16:32:58 GMT -5
"Cannot quite believe I am sitting here watching Yusuf Islam in the flesh after loving his music for 25 years!!"
"Cat is back folks!"
Sue Lay, via Twitter
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Post by JaneB on Nov 23, 2009 16:42:27 GMT -5
I'll bet Sue and Helen are taking care of anyone who might think of getting out of line!
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Post by richina on Nov 23, 2009 16:56:18 GMT -5
And I'll bet, if we were there Jane, we'd have their backs!! If somebody booed.....ooh, it wouldn't be pretty!!  I hope the grumbling is just because the show is running a little late!!  |
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Post by nancy on Nov 23, 2009 17:05:16 GMT -5
I've been to many, many concerts throughout the years - it isn't unusual for them to begin late ........ hopefully not TOO late? Ohhhhhh - I SOOOOOOO wish I was there - as I sit here in my Moonshadow shirt  Good work "Detective Barney" |
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Post by richina on Nov 23, 2009 17:17:36 GMT -5
Dad gum it!!! You've already got your shirt too Nancy?? Now I'm jealous of everybody....those at the concert, and those sitting around in their "shirts"!!
On pins and needles waiting for more reports!! Thanks Barney!!
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Post by nancy on Nov 23, 2009 17:21:08 GMT -5
Dad gum it!!! You've already got your shirt too Nancy?? Now I'm jealous of everybody....those at the concert, and those sitting around in their "shirts"!! On pins and needles waiting for more reports!! Thanks Barney!! LOL LOL - dear one .... a friend of min who went to the Dublin concert brought back all kinds of goodies .... yes, I am lucky to at least have some shirts, and the Wanted bag  For that I am very thankful. NOT the same as seeing the man ...... that, will probably always remain a dream !! Peace !! Goooooooooo Barney !!! Nancy |
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Post by downunder72 on Nov 23, 2009 17:28:14 GMT -5
This is wonderful, on the minute, on the hour report direct from Birmingham. Crobarbie I don't know how you do it, but you have us glued to the screen again. It's past midnight here, and I don't see myself getting much shut eye tonight, but I really appreciate all that you do for us.   I see no update, so the show is well underway. Seems we will have to wait for interval, for your friend to report with the latest. Keeping my fingers crossed that Yusuf will have blown everyone away, happily all the way to the moon. ;D Till we get some fresh news, I think I'll might catch up on my emails, as I'm feeling very anxious at the moment. I'll pop in every few minutes. See you soon. Thankyou again Crobarbie. |
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Post by richina on Nov 23, 2009 17:28:38 GMT -5
I have to agree Nancy...nothing is the same as seeing him perform live!  But on another point, I most wholeheartedly disagree...I don't think it will always be a dream. I truly believe he's gonna ease across "ye olde pond" and give us a round of shows that most of us may be able to see!!  Or at least, that's the way I have it planned! The only thing he's done here is L.A., do you really think he's gonna leave it at that...I don't think so! Never give up on a dream! I'm keeping my fingers crossed, maybe he'll hear me from all the way over there!!! (do crossed fingers make noise?  I guess they do after a while! ;D) |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 17:36:45 GMT -5
Well, now is 22:34 (London time)... and I think that the concert is probably finished, but still no news in twittesphere... maybe the standing ovations lasted more than expected |
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Post by windofmysoul2 on Nov 23, 2009 17:52:02 GMT -5
I think you are right Richina. I have this feeling, well perhaps more than just a feeling that Yusuf will be coming to North America in the near future. He has so many fans in the States and Canada. I hope he does come to Canada this time...perhaps Calgary? Let's dream on....and it will become real.
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 17:58:44 GMT -5
"Back from Cat Stevens (Yusef) unbelievable. Never thought I would get to see him, front row as well"
"To all who walked half way through in Dublin....... You missed something special!!!!"
Findlay McGhee, via Twitter
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Post by bobk on Nov 23, 2009 18:06:50 GMT -5
setlist?
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Post by richina on Nov 23, 2009 18:39:04 GMT -5
LIKE WE DIDN'T KNOW!!! Bravo Yusuf!! Sounds like a job well done!!
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 19:05:10 GMT -5
"Birmingham Concert was absolutely brilliant - so good I cried twice! Peace Train and I have to go away, just got me! Am in love with Cat Stevens all over again - and good to see he's just as forgetful these days as I am! Will be getting out the vinyls tomorrow."
Jackie Hitchcott, via Facebook
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Post by cristalina on Nov 23, 2009 19:36:00 GMT -5
The audience in Birmingham loved him ;D ;D ;D
There was no muttering by me and I never heard any criticisms at all.
And he sang Miles From Nowhere, one of my absolute favourites ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by downunder72 on Nov 23, 2009 19:36:45 GMT -5
I'm SOOO HAPPY for everyone, and especially Yusuf, and his family. He must be gleaming with delight. ;D Think I will turn in now. Won't be tossing and turning tonight with frustration, like after the Dublin concert. Sweet dreams everyone ;D Thankyou Barney for the good news. Just wondering, who will be informing us while you're sitting enjoying the London concert. ;D We will miss you here. Well we will just have to wait till you get back home. All have alot of reading to do. I'm sure the good news will continue for many days. Goodnight all. |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 19:38:04 GMT -5
"Can't believe I have seen the concert tonight, I've waited so long for this! It was really great hearing all the old and new songs and seeing Yusuf enjoying the experience as much as the audience. Thanks for coming back at last." Alison Douglas, on Yusuf's web "Just got back from the Show of a life time !!! THANK YOU !!!" JAMES, on Yusuf's web *** Well folks, it seems that from now you'll have to check from time to time Yusuf's web and Facebook page, because posts already started to be posted there... with those two I gave you just a small "intro" or "preview" |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 19:40:20 GMT -5
The audience in Birmingham loved him ;D ;D ;D There was no muttering by me and I never heard any criticisms at all. And he sang Miles From Nowhere, one of my absolute favourites ;D ;D ;D ;D Well, how went musical preview and how long he played his part of show? |
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Post by richina on Nov 23, 2009 19:42:36 GMT -5
thank you, thank you....great news, that we've always known! LOVE IT, now I too can sleep tonight!! Way to go Barney! Look forward to tomorrow's news and not having to open up a can of "whupass" on anybody!!
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 23, 2009 19:46:40 GMT -5
"Someone screamed "ALLAH AKBAR!!!" in the middle of the Cat Stevens gig. It's only natural to flinch, but to my credit I managed not to duck."
Simon Price, via Twitter
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Post by richina on Nov 23, 2009 20:06:23 GMT -5
Sorry to be ignorant, what does that mean?? (and should I duck when someone answers?)
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Post by bobk on Nov 23, 2009 20:29:05 GMT -5
God is great
Tell me that someone didn't really scream that
It reminds us in the US of 9/11
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Post by majidhussain on Nov 23, 2009 21:33:01 GMT -5
Hello.... I should really be less lazy but it is 2:30am....but i'm sure you'd like to know some of the songs sung....i'm expecting some of the regulars to be more detailed but here is a starter - in no particular order: morning has broken oh very young one sitting father and son all kinds of roses bad brakes fill my eyes dont be shy moonshadow tuesdays dead peace train miles from nowhere and many more... now wasn't that a lazy attempt peace majid |
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Post by JaneB on Nov 23, 2009 22:48:59 GMT -5
Fill My Eyes? Fill my heart... that just makes me one even happier girl...
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Post by yoriyos on Nov 23, 2009 22:55:11 GMT -5
well actually maj...it was lazy, because he didnt play fill my eyes, it was lilywhite.
great concert, great audience. and yes someone did shout Allahu Akbar, which was nice to hear. The shows are a real mix of east and west, young and old - I celebrate that and say Allahu Akbar.
good job team Yusuf
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Hope it's good things !!
For that I am very thankful.
Or at least, that's the way I have it planned! 
I guess they do after a while! ;D)
