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Re: Who's got Stones
----- Original Message ----- From: "Schrade, Scott"
> > Why any man, woman or beast would find Mick Jagger attractive is
> > completely beyond me.
>
> Well, it happens. People find *Pete Townshend* attractive, too.
>
> > I just couldn't believe how bad Mick in particular sounded.
>
> I don't hear it. I mean, he sounds older. His voice isn't perfect.
> But I think you're being way too critical. The guy takes care of his
> voice. He sees throat specialists, he does vocal warm-ups before
> shows,.... I don't think he sounds *that* bad. You could make the
> same argument against Daltrey, for that matter. There may be some
> dude on a Stones list, right now, saying The Who suck 'cause Daltrey's
> vocals have been horrible since 1982.
>
> > And, don't you believe that the fact they have been more popular has
> > encouraged them to release more music, which has in turn made them
> > even more popular?
>
> Sure, I believe that. But what's wrong with that game-plan? I know
> Mick & Co. enjoy their wealth. Just like I know Pete & Rog enjoy theirs.
> But if you're gonna be a band, then *be* a band. Like the Stones. Don't
> approach it in a half-assed manner like The Who. Be a goddamned working
> band or quit completely.
>
> The half-assed Who has given me some special moments, sure. However,
> I'm a Who-Freak. But what are they contributing to Rock & Roll? And
> don't be so quick to dismiss that question. Pete holds Rock & Roll in
> high regard. He knows its power; what it can do; the positive effects
> it can induce; what a rock band can achieve; how a rock band can help
> people.
>
> > Both bands live off of their old material.
>
> The Who rehearse 20 songs for a tour. The Stones rehearse 100 - 200.
> You do see the difference, right?
>
> > Let's play a game.
>
> Yippee!
>
> > If The Who do record a new album and then tour, what would be your
> > ideal set? Let's assume they play 5-7 songs from the new album. What
> > other 15 songs would you want them to play?
>
> How about this: I'll take the recent RAH set-list & let you know what
> can be dropped.
>
> Who Are You - Keep it. It's one of the mainstays.
>
> I Can't Explain - Drop it. Make some room for new material.
>
> Substitute - Drop it.
>
> Anyway Anyhow Anywhere - Drop it.
>
> Baba O'Riley - Keep it. A mainstay.
>
> Behind Blue Eyes - Drop it. Really, who would miss it?
>
> 5.15 - Jesus, drop it.
>
> Sea and Sand - Drop it.
>
> Love Reign O'er Me - Drop this horrible live song.
>
> Eminence Front - Drop it. Who would care?
>
> You Better You Bet - Drop it. Who would care?
>
> Real Good Looking Boy - Keep it. New song.
>
> The Kid's Are Alright - Drop it.
>
> My Generation / Old Red Wine - Drop MG. Keep ORW.
>
> Won't Get Fooled Again - Keep it. A mainstay.
>
> Pinball Wizard - Keep it. A mainstay.
>
> Amazing Journey / Sparks - Time to drop it.
>
> See Me Feel Me / Listening To You - Keep it. A mainstay.
>
> There. I cleared *eleven* songs from the set-list, leaving some choice
> "hits." Now, fill those eleven slots with some rarities & maybe some
> *minor* hits & you'll have a fresh, exciting, *new* set-list.
>
>
> - SCHRADE in Akron
>
> The Council For Secular Humanism
> http://www.secularhumanism.org/