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Post by cammythemortonfan on Sept 15, 2019 21:42:42 GMT
I’m biased - I loved it and thought they were great.
The thing is though.....all the non Quo fans around me enjoyed them too.
There was a group of four in their early twenties beside me who loved them.
It was a good job well done today because like I say, they went down really well with folk who aren’t fans
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Post by 4th Chord on Sept 15, 2019 21:54:21 GMT
Richie chaps, not Ritchie.
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Post by 4th Chord on Sept 15, 2019 21:56:04 GMT
I’m biased - I loved it and thought they were great. The thing is though.....all the non Quo fans around me enjoyed them too. There was a group of four in their early twenties beside me who loved them. It was a good job well done today because like I say, they went down really well with folk who aren’t fans Can’t escape how great those old tracks are, no matter who plays them when they’re played well.
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Sept 15, 2019 22:02:25 GMT
I managed to find the audio, no video, there was something on Google but it said the page wasn't there. They did a fair job of Roll Over, Francis doesn't seem to be slurring except occasionally by accident and the guitar was better than I have heard it for some time. Down Down was kicking, I enjoyed that. Liberty Lane does seem to play better live (most songs do) and it's got enough going to keep my attention. The guitars in general sound pretty good.l Rhino's singing remains hard work, and Richie is a singer OK but his voice doesn't have Rick's range and resonance. I experience Rick as a Rick-shaped hole which can't be filled, but they are going forwards. I'm beginning to think about winter 2020, wondering how I will feel by then.
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Post by wishing4oldquo on Sept 15, 2019 23:11:06 GMT
watched it on iPlayer. A very confident and tight performance from a band on form. Bit baffled from some of the comments on here tbh. Best version of LL I have heard. It's a rock band performance, thank fuck, welcome back!
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Post by rolandquo on Sept 16, 2019 6:34:02 GMT
Have someone record it and could sent me a link?
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Post by johnnymain on Sept 16, 2019 7:11:16 GMT
Could somebody explain to this American what Radio 2 is? I saw Rossi's pre-interview and he squirmed around like he needed to pee really badly. Why not try searching the Internet for "Radio 2" or "UK Radio 2" and see what comes up?
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Post by therockdoctor on Sept 16, 2019 8:25:06 GMT
We had a great day at Hyde Park yesterday for the BBC Radio 2 Festival In A Day. The sun shone all day and it got really warm by the time Quo hit the stage at 5.45. Shortly before, Francis did an interview with Sara Cox and Vanessa Feltz - he looked fidgetty but in a good mood. When Quo appeared - introduced by Ken Bruce and Jeremy Vine - it was clear that they were in no mood to waste time, ripping through hit after hit to stay on the tight schedule. As a result, Francis's talkie bits were very brief and songs where you'd normally expect breaks for audience participation (such as "Down Down") were instead played through. It was hits all the way apart from a handy live outing for "Liberty Lane" which sounded great, nice and heavy and this catchy song seemed to go down well with the non-Quo audience here.
While there were no setlist surprises, it was a top performance from the band, no doubt in part due to that massive crowd spread out before them. Richie was a standout, great vocals and presence and Francis of course had the big crowd in the palm of his hand. An excellent festival set, well received by a big crowd, job done.
Of the other acts, Simply Red (as openers) were better than I expected, Bananarama's songs got the big crowd singing and the Pet Shop Boys headlining set was actually incredible - I didn't have high hopes of them as a live act, but the sound was great, the staging and lighting inventive and their string of big hits was a fitting end to a great festival.
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Sept 16, 2019 10:05:07 GMT
Really enjoyed that. The band have really improved and I liked the sound. I was critical of Rhinos vocals when I posted about a recent German boot, but here he does a passable Rain. Like others, I agree there's a more obvious choice of singer for Again and Again and Sybil. I enjoyed the novelty of watching Andy take lead of WYW, a song he's perfectly entitled to sing.
Tighter, tougher and heavier, so all good there. Very impressed with Leon, he's come on so much. Some new licks from Francis during Army and Railroad, slightly reworked end for WYW, otherwise all very familiar. LL sounded great. I bet they wish they could go back into the studio and re-record it now its bedded in.
From a festival crowd or casual fan point of view, Quo are probably about as good as they can be now. The positivity on here is clearly a reflection on the bands improved performance, not the set list. There's been overwhelming negativity here on the set list for so long. I still think there's many hardcore staying away, the more significantly the set changes, the more fans will be tempted to return
Having accepted that Quo are continueing, I'm pleased and relieved the new band are damned good. I'm loving the album. I will continue to take a great interest in all things Quo, and can imagine myself enjoying live recordings. As hard to explain though as maybe, I still don't think I could go and watch them without Rick
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Post by quovadis on Sept 16, 2019 10:42:33 GMT
I have to say not too keen on raotw but Hyde pk version to me was v good richie did himself proud on that song havent heard the rest of the concert ut by raotw it sounds vgood hope they play dublin 2020
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Post by fretbuzzzzz on Sept 16, 2019 16:35:33 GMT
The last time I had seen the band on stage had been in 2016 with Rick there, at Kingston House, Chinnor. A couple of weeks before the Turkey gig.
Since then I've not really had the heart to see them which is no reflection on Richie as I know he had Rick's endorsement, as such.
Had seen the early on-stage youtube clips of Liberty Lane and Cut Me Some Slack. Liberty Lane is a quality song for me though not particularly tight in those early clips and had been looking forward to hearing the track on CD and it did sound much better. One of the best moments at Hyde Park had been to see how Liberty Lane had become much more together and complete in a sense. A very strong performance.
Leon deserves particular mention as played superbly throughout. Joy to watch. He gave the snare drum a good workout!
Richie looked relaxed and confident in his role. Perhaps there is concern to not over-do his stage presence, especially at the mic, in case he upsets any Rick fans and not wanting to seem like an upstart! More vocals from him would be welcome though in time.
Rhino struggled with some vocals, though can't fault his commitment and effort. I thought 'Rain' worked ok for him on the day. Andy should perhaps do more vocals at the mic. He wasn't necessarily any better with WYW at the gig than Rhino's efforts, though as a group they could potentially all bolster each other more on vocals to create a more pleasing overall vocal sound. There you go something to think about Francis!
Tracks like 'Rockin' All Over The World sounded interesting again and I wasn't expecting that. I'm sure Rick would have been pleased with his protege Richie in this track, as an important track for Rick.
Rossi seemed very pleased with things. Not too difficult to win over a festival crowd in the late summer sunshine who were up for a good time come what may, though he is skilled (should be by now) at getting the crowd on his side. I imagine the band surprised a few people there and who knows, perhaps a few extra copies of Backbone will be sold?!
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Post by whoaskedyou on Sept 16, 2019 19:44:19 GMT
Have just watched the set..bunch of fellas enjoying themselves..Leon seems more relaxed like he is putting his own slant on things..i have to say i still expect Rick to pop on but sadly he cannot. Mr Malone i have to say seems very likeable..not trying to be Rick but gets old Quo and certainly whilst lacking the power of RP is nevertheless having a good go and giving the songs the effort they deserve. Well done to him. Why Francis did you have to mess about with Caroline though..it started off fairly well and then too much of the party time stuff..just let it do its own thing...such a great track. Rhino on SAYBIL and Again and Again..no sorry..backing vocals ok but not lead,..sorry Rhino..strangely not so bad on Rain. Let Richie go more lead and Andy was good on WYW to be fair..RAOTW sounded meatier.ROLD was played fairly well. Liberty Lane was a surprise ..really fitted in..notice they didnt mess about with it..just did it. Just wish they could be a touch more towards an old rock group rather ya crowd pleasing party rock group..there is a little room to move back on the gauge in my view on that point and it was give them more street cred.Francis can play that thing can't he ?..Just cut out all the off piste stuff. Worth the watch.
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Post by azza200 on Sept 16, 2019 20:28:08 GMT
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Post by tommy on Sept 16, 2019 20:40:37 GMT
I’ve just watched the first half of the concert on iPlayer - have to say I was very impressed.
I haven’t seen this version of the band live before and I think they are tighter and have more enthusiasm than when I last saw Quo live with Francis & Rick (winter 2014 I think).
Agree that Rhino’s vocals aren’t great in parts. Richie’s were very good on MS - he would probably be better singing all Rick’s, but guess once Rhino’s had a go at them it would be tricky to change.
Didn’t think I’d ever consider seeing the band live again, but on this showing I may reconsider.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Sept 16, 2019 20:57:41 GMT
Could somebody explain to this American what Radio 2 is? I saw Rossi's pre-interview and he squirmed around like he needed to pee really badly. BBC Radio 1 is aimed at young people these days (under 26) and mainly plays younger acts. BBC Radio 2 is aimed at the next age bracket, 26+ and plays a wide range of popular music including middle of the road younger acts, and older acts like Quo. Quo used to be played on Radio 1 but then they got older and it rebranded itself and got younger. Radio 2 also rebranded and Quo are well thought of by them these days. Liberty Lane was on the A Playlist for a couple of weeks. Radio 2 has the biggest listener audience in the country these days. A lot of the DJs are middle aged and used to be massive on Radio 1. Anyone add to that?
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