Who Would You See Onstage

[karl]

Are there any artists you would have liked to have seen onstage but for various reasons never had the chance to or artists you did see and would have liked to have seeen again?

I am adding a sub section here of artists we have seen and been so disappointed.

This is something we can come back to as we remember names,I'll start it off.


Disappointing Acts

Burt Bacharach

(I always wanted to see this living legend as his music is fantastic, I had a premonition that he would disappoint and he did - I was with a friend and she loves every show she see's but she was even more disappointed than I was with Burt.)

Artists Never Seen.

Matt Monro
Judy Garland
Steve Tyrell
Steve Lawrence
Take That
David Whitfield
Frank Ifield
The Seekers
BArbra Streisand

Artists I Wanted To See Again
Dusty Springfield
Lou Rawls
Jackie Trent
Ray Conniff Singers
Helen Shapiro (Helen has semi-retired)
Vic Damone
Dorothy Squires
Bee Gees
Petula Clark
Cliff Richard
Barry Manilow
Frank Sinatra
Gene Pitney

There's a touch of irony here regarding Gene Pitney, I first saw him in the 60's then not again until we reached the new millenium when I saw him twice, I was booked to see him four days after he passed away which was very sad.
Gene was a superb performer and his version of Robbie Williams "Angels" is the best I've ever heard.

[mariana44]

I love Steve Tyrell-he is hardly ever mentioned on this forum--we have not had this sunject as a thread before, as far as I can remember--I am going to think sbout it, and come back later.

[ROBERT M.]

I've never heard Gene Pitney sing Angels but it sounds interesting

[ROBERT M.]

Just found it on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe1Y6weo3B4

[Marian]

That was nice Robert. Thanks for posting the link.

[mariana44]

I will check that out later-I have been too long on the computer, and my dogs are barking for their tea---but it sounds interesting ! I always liked Gene Pitney--especially after I sold one of his cds on Ebay for £41.00....He was also one of George's favourites.

[karl]

Robert thanks for posting that I never saw that particular show but as I said I saw Gene singing it in concert and also bought his dvd, I wonder why he never recorded it infact although he had his own recording studio he never made any records for years - his last album was called Pitney '75 the year it was released and yet he continued to tour constantly. He's a great miss to music!

[hpooch]

I would have liked to have seen IN PERSON.......
FRANK SINATRA, ELVIS PRESLEY, BARBRA STREISAND, LOUIS PRIMA, SONNY & CHER, TONY BENNETT, DEAN MARTIN, TONY MARTIN,
Orchestras of GLENN MILLER, HARRY JAMES, ARTIE SHAW, BENNY GOODMAN, SAMMY KAYE, GUY LOMBARDO, TED HEATH

I did see the following in person & enjoyed each one.......
MATT MONR0, AL MARTINO, DON CORNELL, JERRY VALE, CATERINA VALENTE, FRANKIE FANELLI, SAMMY DAVIS JR, & THE PLATTERS.
Orchestras of SYD LAWRENCE, BLUE BARRON, RUSS MORGAN, dick JURGENS, CLEO LAINE/JOHN DANKWORTH, & TURK MURPHY JAZZ BAND.

I was disappointed in these artists when I saw them in person.....
CELTIC WOMAN, THE TEMPTATIONS, THE FOUR PREPS, FRANKIE VALLI, BILL COSBY, ANDREA MARCOVICCI, & Some I Forgot About.

[ROBERT M.]

Henry, just remind us where you saw Matt perform please, thanks

[karl]

Are there any artists you would have liked to have seen onstage but for various reasons never had the chance to or artists you did see and would have liked to have seeen again?

I am adding a sub section here of artists we have seen and been so disappointed.

This is something we can come back to as we remember names,I'll start it off.


Disappointing Acts

Burt Bacharach

(I always wanted to see this living legend as his music is fantastic, I had a premonition that he would disappoint and he did - I was with a friend and she loves every show she see's but she was even more disappointed than I was with Burt.)

Artists Never Seen

Matt Monro
Judy Garland
Steve Tyrell
Steve Lawrence
Take That
David Whitfield
Frank Ifield
The Seekers
Barbra Streisand
Sammy Davis
Bobby Darin
Steve Lawrence

Artists I Wanted To See Again
Dusty Springfield
Lou Rawls
Jackie Trent
Ray Conniff Singers
Helen Shapiro (Helen has semi-retired)
Vic Damone
Dorothy Squires
Bee Gees
Petula Clark
Cliff Richard
Barry Manilow
Frank Sinatra
Gene Pitney

There's a touch of irony here regarding Gene Pitney, I first saw him in the 60's then not again until we reached the new millenium when I saw him twice, I was booked to see him four days after he passed away which was very sad.
Gene was a superb performer and his version of Robbie Williams "Angels" is the best I've ever heard.

[hpooch]

Robert, I saw Matt in San Francisco at the Fairmont Hotel, Venetian Room in April of 1967. I failed to record him with my Sony Pro
Walkman Mini-Cassette Recorder as I had recorded many other live concerts and with great sound, but for some reason I never did Matt's Show. I have regretted it ever since!! I have an audio cassette that Matt did with the University of San Francisco's Harry Young
in that same week which I sent to Richard Moore several years ago, but it was only a talk show format with no music, but it was a very
interesting show broadcast on April 9, 1967. The following month Matt recorded several songs with the Airmen of Note which I have on
a cassette titled "Serenade in Blue" released in 1968. Some songs may be on the "Rarer Monro" CD next year but they are all stock
arrangement of Matt's Single Hits performed with US Air Force Band.

[mariana44]

Here is my list--at last on people I would like to see on stage.
I have restricted myself, as i would have a long, long , long list.

So firstly, my Top 10 of singers who are sadly, no longer with us.

MATT MONRO.
BOBBY DARIN
THE CARPENTERS
DICKIE VALENTINE
ELVIS PRESLEY
FRANK SINATRA
SAMMY DAVIS
MEL TORME
GENE PITNEY
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL-[I know they are still sround, but not performing together]


And my top 10 of singers , who are thankfully still with us

JACK JONES
BARBRA STREISAND
MICHAEL BUBLE
DEAN FRIEDMAN
VINCE HILL
REBA MCENTIRE
EYDIE GORME
STEVE TYRELL
FRANKIE RANDALL
EVERLY BROTHERS
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

[maureen & harry]

Top 10 Artists Seen On Stage

Matt Monro
Johnny Mathis
Barry Manilow
Rod Stewart
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Jack Lemmon
The Everly Brothers
Status Quo
Cliff Richard
Bob Monkhouse

Top 5 Artists Never Seen

Michael Buble
Shirley Bassey
Andrea Boccelli
Dusty Springfield
Eydie Gorme

[karl]

Top 10 Artists Seen On Stage

Matt Monro
Johnny Mathis
Barry Manilow
Rod Stewart
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Jack Lemmon
The Everly Brothers
Status Quo
Cliff Richard
Bob Monkhouse

Top 5 Artists Never Seen

Michael Buble
Shirley Bassey
Andrea Boccelli
Dusty Springfield
Eydie Gorme

Where did you see Matt? Status Quo are great onstage aren't they, my neighbours are big fans and treated me for my birthday awhile back even although the show was four months later, enjoyed it so much I went back the next year, they always have a great support act too.

[maureen & harry]

In answer to your question Karl, we saw Matt many times at different cabaret clubs in the Manchester and surrounding areas.

As always Matt was superb each time we saw him and we were very fortunate to speak to him after the show to tell him how much we had enjoyed it.

Sadly all the clubs have now closed down but those were times we will never forget.