......if this doesn't blow you away WTF would ?
Outstanding !!
Truly humbled
Enjoying it. Rod Stewart was like your Grandad who's had a drink or two too many.
Not in the slightest bit interested in it. Agnostic about the royal family and the various spongers and hangers on
Quote from: SG on June 04, 2022, 10:10:42 PM
Not in the slightest bit interested in it. Agnostic about the royal family and the various spongers and hangers on
Okay - fair enough but as a spectacle can't you see it at that level ?
A shame she couldn't be there for it. Been a good show so far.
Yes and well done the Beeb for its excellent coverage
Good family entertainment
Like SG I'm agnostic about the royal family in general but rather warmer towards the Queen. But the concert wasn't really my scene.
I love Diana Ross but was surprised that an American headlined as the final act.
Don't they normally wheel out McCartney and Ringo, Mick and Keef, Cliff Richard etc for some massive sing-song of an old Beatles hit that gets the crowd going and sends everyone home feeling optimistic and upbeat?
So many iconic British bands over her reign who could have appeared. The acts were great but not really representative of the whole of the Queen's 70 years on the throne. I guess they were trying to be current and I know there were nods to the past such as Elton John and Duran Duran.
Anyway, it looked fantastic. There had obviously been a lot of work done on the production and lighting and it was spectacular
Absolutely brilliant
Brilliant event! Can't remember seeing a more varied, innovative and professional show on such a scale ever before. Not all acts were my taste, but with so many acts, that was never going to happen.
The bits I saw were spoiled by singing and dancing. The spectacular backdrop and light show were brilliant. But off key singing by old pop stars just didn't do it for me. But I am sure the acts I didn't see were very good.
Quote from: roberto w6 on June 04, 2022, 10:53:07 PM
I love Diana Ross but was surprised that an American headlined as the final act.
Don't they normally wheel out McCartney and Ringo, Mick and Keef, Cliff Richard etc for some massive sing-song of an old Beatles hit that gets the crowd going and sends everyone home feeling optimistic and upbeat?
So many iconic British bands over her reign who could have appeared. The acts were great but not really representative of the whole of the Queen's 70 years on the throne. I guess they were trying to be current and I know there were nods to the past such as Elton John and Duran Duran.
Anyway, it looked fantastic. There had obviously been a lot of work done on the production and lighting and it was spectacular
I think Elton and Duran Duran may have been Diana's favourites, so Harry and the other yin may have had something to do with it -well, Elton sang at her funeral - his revamped version of Candle in the Wind.
Possibly Charles is a fan of Diana Ross - didn't he have a thing for the 3 Degrees back in the day?
Didn't see the concert - might have watched at least some of it if I'd known it was on live. Sounded quite a spectacle.
Just proves the old adage about pleasing all the people, I thought it was brilliant
I do not have the actual figures but that concert was shown to an amazing number of countries throughout the world.
As with the other Jubilee events this has been the biggest advertising campaign for this country that there has been for years and by the style and class's with which has been done has been almost faultless.
The only question which has to be ask is - Why Diana Ross?
Wondered what that was all about
I didn't watch it as I couldn't relate to it but glad for all those who could. Each to their own.
I suppose, apart from the Olympics, there really isn't a national celebration that everyone could get behind, we're just so polarised now.
Elton John and Rod Stewart..
Dearie Me.😆
Look like they from the cast of "Carry on Screaming".
I watched dit am not big on these tings but thought Rod was poor, the version of sweet Caroline has ot be one of the worst ever, why didn't they just book Neil diamond. Concert was ok nothing special for me 6/10.
The fact is you don't have to be a fan to enjoy these occasions and can look at what you like. But please let's not pretend the whole occasion doesn't bring in more money that any Government would. The idea that the money saved would go to good causes is silly. It never does and just gets lost in bureaucracy. Enjoy or don't but let's never pretend it is a waste of money. Or the Left would have spent money more wisely. They never have.
Although personally I would have some better music to enjoy that fits my taste. But oddly enough Japanese rock wasn't considered a good fit for such an occasion.
The stage and lights were brilliant but the show was a poor Ross between 50s American, and 70s UK Saturday evening family viewing... Absolutely felt it was pathetic and such a shame.
70years on the throne should have reflected each decade... And sing a long stuff not obscure second raters.
The BBC Web site reflected the crowd didn't seem to know who half the acts were.
I dutifully watched but even Rod Stewart didn't sing his best songs.... And an American headlining was odd and her selections not brilliant...
Disappointed in the extreme.
Quote from: HV71 on June 04, 2022, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: SG on June 04, 2022, 10:10:42 PM
Not in the slightest bit interested in it. Agnostic about the royal family and the various spongers and hangers on
Okay - fair enough but as a spectacle can't you see it at that level ?
See where you are coming from SG but it is something we do well and the stage management of this week end has been magnificent.
However, a lot of us may be inclined to change our minds if we had a glance at the bill, bet it would pay for the winter heating in a good few poor homes.
Quote from: HV71 on June 04, 2022, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: SG on June 04, 2022, 10:10:42 PM
Not in the slightest bit interested in it. Agnostic about the royal family and the various spongers and hangers on
Okay - fair enough but as a spectacle can't you see it at that level ?
We really enjoyed it and thought how we can still do great spectaculars in this country -great advert and judging by the amount of foreign tourists in Windsor last week the Royals are still a masive draw for tourism. Glad it isn't President Boris.
Thought Rod should be put out to pasture - he was magnificient when he was in the Faces but is like the bloke down the pub who tries to sing along with the pub singer - who Elton is now channelling.
Very sorry if I offended anyone (I thought I might) but only watched about 3 minutes of it. One thing I did notice was William's missus looked bored out of her mind when the camera caught her, different generation I guess. After watching England I decided to watch the old film (the first one with spandau ballet twins)..."the Krays". Not too bad.
Quote from: HV71 on June 04, 2022, 09:58:52 PM
......if this doesn't blow you away WTF would ?
Outstanding !!
Truly humbled
Well put indeed
I enjoyed 50 Cent at the concert.
Before the thread is closed let's keep it friendly shall we?
Opinion is one thing, Insults are another.
Guys just read the OP. Nobody cares about your opinion on the Royal Family or the cost.
Quote from: St Eve on June 05, 2022, 01:48:45 PM
Guys just read the OP. Nobody cares about your opinion on the Royal Family or the cost.
That was exactly my views on the thread. How could it be highjacked to arms dealing and the other issues raised?
You've got Teignmouth festival coming up in a couple of weeks. That'll be much better.
Please keep opinions and posts on point.
We all have our personal opinions about the Royal Family, society and its ills and what we should spend money on, but a number of those subjects are avoided on forums such as these.
So please, be respectful of others' opinions and make your own point, on point, without deriding others on this board.
Personally I have not had the opportunity to watch the concert as yet, so I am unable to provide a point of view, yet.
I would have thought it should have been British singers and seemed very American. Not sure why a song about New York would have seemed appropriate for London.
Just watched it, fast forward quita a bit, bit out of touch with most of the latest names. Could have done with a Max Bygraves sing a long.
Quote from: Dodgin on June 05, 2022, 09:43:50 PM
Just watched it, fast forward quita a bit, bit out of touch with most of the latest names. Could have done with a Max Bygraves sing a long.
"Fings ain't what they used to be " Dodgin
https://youtu.be/TWNL6Wzlle8
Was hoping Michael Fagan, the Buck House intruder, would appear to do his version of God Save The Queen.
I did enjoy the Queen banging her tea cup with her spoon with Paddington, they should have done the whole song like that.
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 04, 2022, 11:09:48 PM
The bits I saw were spoiled by singing and dancing. The spectacular backdrop and light show were brilliant. But off key singing by old pop stars just didn't do it for me. But I am sure the acts I didn't see were very good.
Felt the same. It was a brilliant advertisement for the country, but some of the acts were well passed their best. Was surprised by the amount of acts from the USA. Diana Ross looked lost when she came out on stage. Not sure Rod is able to sing some of his classics at 77.
Craig David was great glad he is getting recognition he deserves.
I can't remember her name but that twelve year old drummer was fantastic.
Not everyone's taste but where were Alfie Boe and Michael Ball or Take That (not just Gary Barlow).? Both British 'Treasures' and better than the American imports.
I am very aware that the concert was sold worldwide and perhaps that is the main reason for this.
An absolutely incredible coordination of music and lighting/visual effects. The production, as a whole, should win an award. I am 74 and so many of the artists were unknown to me but the general mood of celebration meant that I thoroughly enjoyed the whole spectacle.
Andrea Bocelli, who I think is class , chose the wrong song on the night , the appropriate song would have been "Time to say goodbye " !
Quote from: Dr Know on June 06, 2022, 04:17:34 PM
Andrea Bocelli, who I think is class , chose the wrong song on the night , the appropriate song would have been "Time to say goodbye " !
I saw Pavarotti live in Hyde Park, and Bocceli live in Gibraltar. There was NO comparison. Pavarotti was ten times better.
We were fortunate to win 2 tickets in the lottery and it was mostly very enjoyable except for the final 15 minutes. At the end of the night it just fizzled out and folk looked at each other expecting a final "farewell and travel safe" from the organizers but we all just crammed for the exit which we could not get through for 25 minutes. Unpleasant chaotic ending.
Quote from: RaySmith on June 05, 2022, 12:59:29 AM
Quote from: roberto w6 on June 04, 2022, 10:53:07 PM
I love Diana Ross but was surprised that an American headlined as the final act.
Don't they normally wheel out McCartney and Ringo, Mick and Keef, Cliff Richard etc for some massive sing-song of an old Beatles hit that gets the crowd going and sends everyone home feeling optimistic and upbeat?
So many iconic British bands over her reign who could have appeared. The acts were great but not really representative of the whole of the Queen's 70 years on the throne. I guess they were trying to be current and I know there were nods to the past such as Elton John and Duran Duran.
Anyway, it looked fantastic. There had obviously been a lot of work done on the production and lighting and it was spectacular
I think Elton and Duran Duran may have been Diana's favourites, so Harry and the other yin may have had something to do with it -well, Elton sang at her funeral - his revamped version of Candle in the Wind.
Possibly Charles is a fan of Diana Ross - didn't he have a thing for the 3 Degrees back in the day?
Didn't see the concert - might have watched at least some of it if I'd known it was on live. Sounded quite a spectacle.
I think he definitely had a 'thing' for Sheila Ferguson of The Three Degrees, however Diana Ross was in The Supremes a bit earlier.
I just thought, rather flippantly, that maybe if he liked SF then maybe he'd like DR - though she was in the Supremes not the Three Degrees.
But Diana Ross is huge star, so something of a coup to get her I would think - though a big gig for her to be invited to, too, I suppose.
I heard Diana was really good - haven't listened to it yet.
Quote from: blingo on June 06, 2022, 04:55:59 PM
Quote from: Dr Know on June 06, 2022, 04:17:34 PM
Andrea Bocelli, who I think is class , chose the wrong song on the night , the appropriate song would have been "Time to say goodbye " !
I saw Pavarotti live in Hyde Park, and Bocceli live in Gibraltar. There was NO comparison. Pavarotti was ten times better.
You mean a tennor better?
Diana sounded awful. We were "told" that over 750 drones were used to create the images in the sky - only upstaged by the group Queen and Ed Sheeran.
So many so called celebrities over the 4 days who I'd never heard of and then finally Basil Brush appeared on one of the buses looking very smart in his Union Jack jacket and my weekend was made!!
Quote from: Alec of good Stock on June 07, 2022, 10:02:50 AM
So many so called celebrities over the 4 days who I'd never heard of and then finally Basil Brush appeared on one of the buses looking very smart in his Union Jack jacket and my weekend was made!!
I have to be honest seeing Basil Brush and the flower pot men were the highlits for me in what i thought was a rather underwhelming event... the light show was good to be fair.
I wonder if any of these were available. At least I would have known who they are. Adam Ant, Kate Bush, Tony Christie, Cliff's Richard and Bennett, Peter Donegan, Olly Murs, Annie Lennox, Sonia.
Just finnished watching on iplayer . brilliant
It was Tina Turner he was crazy about along with Shiela Ferguson.