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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/