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Who would you most liked to have seen but never did?

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Dinahmo Tue 22-Sept-20 14:24:59

The singer I would most liked to have seen is Leonard Cohen. I wasn't really into his music until the recording of his 2008 concert in London was shown on BBC 2. It was late at night and I'd fallen asleep in front of the tv. I was woken by the most amazing sounds coming from the screen. I became a fan and have a dvd of that concert.

A few years ago he was live in Paris but the ticket prices started at 180 euros and I just couldn't afford 2 tickets plus hotel bills at that time.

I'd also like to see Tom Waits but he tours so rarely and tickets sell out immediately.

Lastly the Travelling Wilburys.

There's something about older musicians - they are so laid back and often produce great music.

grannyscott Wed 23-Sept-20 10:22:01

Elvis in Vegas would be top of my list.

Sparklefizz Wed 23-Sept-20 10:19:15

Kate1949

I saw Roy Orbison kitty at Birmingham Town Hall when he was on a Beatles tour. I was only interested in the Beatles but looking back, Roy's voice was incredible. I love his songs now.

I saw Roy Orbison when he was top of the bill and The Beatles were 2nd.... probably on the same tour as the one you went to. I saw them at Tooting Granada in London on a coach trip with the youth club.

hicaz46 Wed 23-Sept-20 10:11:08

The concert which was most memorable for me was Barbra Streisand with Marvin Hamlisch orchestra. The most disappointing was Bob Dylan, who I wish I had seen in the 60s not in the 00s. Eric Clapton is always brilliant and the Sones always good. Have seen many, many groups and solo artists but one I missed and would have liked to have seen is Johnny Cash.

helgawills Wed 23-Sept-20 10:05:39

Craftycat, saw Bolan as Tyrannosaurus Rex (before TRex days) in Cologne when Pink Floyd were supposed to turn up, they were wonderful

helgawills Wed 23-Sept-20 10:03:32

Have seen Dylan IoW in 69, Leonard Cohen in 70. Dylan again in Nottingham 2005, tiny, in the background, hardly visible.
Other fantastic acts Tim Buckley, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Joan Baez.........
Wish list: Pink Floyd (they never turned up when I tried to see them)
Bruce Springsteen, Stones, Who, Van Morrison, Joe Cocker, Nina Simone, Aretha, Otis, Sam Cooke, Steve Earle, Eddie Vedder......................

Arry Wed 23-Sept-20 09:58:23

Eva Cassidy

Craftycat Wed 23-Sept-20 09:56:26

Only Bolan.
I was extremely lucky & saw them all from Beatles ( who were rubbish!) Stones etc. right through to Queen, Springsteen, Jackson, Bowie -on many occasions.
I was just born at right time in the right area.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Wed 23-Sept-20 09:32:46

I would have loved to have seen Ella Fitzgerald - such a smooth and lovely voice. Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, Argent, Thin Lizzy.

FannyCornforth Wed 23-Sept-20 07:37:36

tinaf1

Elvis
Dusty Springfield
Victoria Wood

Have seen Nina Simone LauraNorder years ago at Ronnie Scott’s she was great.

I've seen Victoria Wood twice, I absolutely adore her.
I can't watch dinnerladies now as I find it so sad.
But, and it pains me to say it, she was awful live. I saw her once around 1987 and agian around 2002.
On both occasions she was far too quiet and spoke far too fast.
You couldn't hear what she was saying and you could tell that the audience felt embarrassed.

FindingNemo15 Wed 23-Sept-20 07:37:32

Henetha - have seen Queen five times, mainly at Wembley Stadium - fantastic every time.

Wish list:
Sinatra
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Striesand
Dusty
George Michael
The Beatles

NanKate Wed 23-Sept-20 07:33:38

Elvis without a doubt.
Tina Turner, what a gal.
The Rolling Stones in their early days.
Vanessa Mae, saw her on YouTube she was phenomenal.

Music plays a great part in my life. I have Alexa in 3 rooms and have music on throughout the day. ???

Curlywhirly Wed 23-Sept-20 07:12:42

Jim Croce
Marvin Gaye
Joe Cocker
Cat Stevens in his heyday
Paul Simon, who no longer tours
Did manage to see James Taylor a couple of years ago, after wanting to see him for years. Also saw Billy Joel last year, his concert was amazing even though he's now in his 70s.

kittylester Wed 23-Sept-20 07:00:07

One of my bil played with Manfred Mann - he left and they became successful. grin

moggie57 Wed 23-Sept-20 01:54:39

would like to have seen my grandad but he died two years before i was born.

Kalu Wed 23-Sept-20 00:57:04

We saw Pavarotti’s concert in Glasgow Grandmabatty. So glad we did, he was truly wonderful.
A Nicola Benedetti concert in Edinburgh, another wonderful night.

I have seen The Who, John Martyn, The Rolling Stones, Donovan and DD1 and I saw Michael Buble, what a crooner.

SueDonim Tue 22-Sept-20 23:51:41

kittylester

I really didn't want to know that SueDonim grinenvy

I think he still tours, Kitty, Covid notwithstanding, so you may see him yet! smile

WOODMOUSE49 Tue 22-Sept-20 23:48:35

tinaF1
Sat on the front row at Nottingham Theatre watching Victoria Wood. The most amazing night. Absolutely brilliant. I do miss her.

Travelling Wilburys. Saw a tribute band two years ago. Oh Dear!

Spencer Davies Group - but it's really Steve Winwood. Did get to see him 10 years ago but it's the young Steve I idolised. He did sing some of the old songs. Can't believe he's same age as my DH.

Beatles
Queen
The Who

Dinahmo Tue 22-Sept-20 23:25:37

The first gig I went to was the Dave Clark Five at the local Mecca ballroom. Also saw Long John Baldry ( I did get him tp sign an album but that was nicked at a party after I moved to London) and Manfred Mann.

I saw Bob Dylan at the Albert Hall in 1965. We were at the very top looking down on this tiny figure and thought he was wonderful. Same year I saw the Tamla Motown Revue at Finsbury Park Astoria.

I was still at school but worked in Woolies on Saturdays and also managed to get holiday cover so had some spending money.

After moving to London there were so many different music venues to go to and I saw many groups in their early days. I was a fan of Eric Clapton having seen him in The Yardbirds and managed to see Cream 3 or 4 times before they became really famous. I also saw the Stax Volt Revue twice - Otis Redding was excellent but some of the groups rushed through their hits at breakneck speed.

For those who like Bryan Ferry there are some recordings on You Tube of a concert in Lyon a few years ago which are worth looking at.

Lyndylou Tue 22-Sept-20 21:36:41

Tina Turner, Tom Petty, Travelling Wilburys and Bob Dylan. Technically I was at the 1969 Isle of Wight festival so I have been at a Bob Dylan gig, I just wish I appreciated it more at the time.

Bluebellwould Tue 22-Sept-20 21:20:00

Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris.

kittylester Tue 22-Sept-20 21:15:37

I really didn't want to know that SueDonim grinenvy

SueDonim Tue 22-Sept-20 21:07:01

KittyLester we saw Kris Kristofferson eight or ten years ago and he was wonderful. We just happened to see he was appearing locally and thought ‘Why not?’

We had no great expectations but it was a fabulous evening. It was just him and his guitar, and his voice is more gravelly than ever after a life time of abusing it with drink and fags.

He imbued his songs both old and new with such emotion, we left the venue feeling uplifted.

BlueSky Tue 22-Sept-20 20:55:25

Wanted to see the Beatles, wanted to see the Rolling Stones. Wasn’t allowed in the’60s but did manage to see the Stones in 1999, merely 30 years later!

CherryCezzy Tue 22-Sept-20 20:48:00

Seeing Tom Waits would be incredible. I too would have liked to have seen Leonard Cohen.
There are two bands I would have loved to have seen, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, I'm still envious that my partner saw them!
I saw Gong supporting Steve Hillage last year Stephenmarra.
I'd love to see Neil Young.
Apart from that I've been fortunate.

Urmstongran Tue 22-Sept-20 20:45:44

Drugs I suppose.