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Niagara Falls 08-23-11
Wow! What a night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BIG NEWS: GLENN IS PLANNING ON RELEASING A SOLO ALBUM OF COVERS CALLED AFTER HOURS!!!
More details when we get to it...
Overall, what an amazing time we had! We are all just thrilled and I really feel this review won't do much justice to the experience... but we'll do the best we can!
The show was quite different from what we expected! We'll give you the set list rundown with little bits as we remember them.
Glenn came out in a suit. He looked handsome as always. He started off by saying that he was concerned about his jokes because he didn't want to repeat any from the last time he was at Fallsview "a couple years ago" (actually four)! He went from that into the "Dammital" joke - something along the lines of "I'm feeling real good tonight - I took this new drug called Dammital. I have teenagers." lol
The first song he played was Peaceful Easy Feeling. His voice sounded beautiful and I loved how he hummed at the end. He also said during the bridge, "Genuine California Country Rock!"
The next song he did is my favorite song, Take It to the Limit, and PLS, Dreamer, and I got a special treat then! He looked over at us and mouthed "I knew you'd be here!" That made us feel warm all over. ;) It was a terrific rendition of the song.
He moved over to the piano for The One You Love. He made a self-deprecating joke saying that the song was from his "failed solo career" and his first album Prelude to Obscurity. Again, his voice was very strong on this. I melted!
The next thing we heard was the strains of Silent Spring, and we knew Tequila Sunrise was next! It was so nice to hear it again. His voice sounded very rich on this. Loved it!
When he began his introduction to the next song, he talked about his daughter Taylor having a hard time, and how he thought of her when he wrote the song. Of course, you've probably guessed by now that the song was You Are Not Alone! It was so moving it brought PLS to tears. Magnificent.
Then he really started pulling out the surprises! He talked about how the Eagles really admired certain artists, including Buffalo Springfield (he also listed Neil Young, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, and "some other more obscure artists.") This transitioned into his performance of the Buffalo Springfield song On the Way Home. I'd never heard it before, but I definitely liked it!
Now here is where we get to the big news. Glenn took off his guitar and made an announcement! He said that he had been working on an album for the past couple of years and that is was pretty much done. He said that he had been working on it with his two keyboard players. Turns out it was the covers album he'd mentioned several years ago! He's been working on it all this time and we never knew! Even more exciting to me was the fact that he said the album would be called After Hours - I have always wanted him to record that song and, considering it's going to be the name of the album, I think chances are good that my wish will come true! The next four songs he performed were all tracks from that album, which he said he hoped would be out around Valentine's Day. (One of the songs he said he decided to do after seeing it on YouTube, but we forget which one.)
The first was Route 66. Glenn even danced to this one! He was adorable and so "into" it. He cried out "Everybody do the jitterburg!" lol!
The next one was Shadow of Your Smile, originally by the Sandpipers. I had never heard this song before either, and WOW, he was AMAZING on this song. He was so passionate as he sang it and his voice really nailed it. Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!
Now, Tim fans, you're going to be surprised by his next choice... he said he was going to do a song that was a little newer... something he'd always wanted to record... it was Caroline No! It's a beautiful song and I'd heard it before thanks to Timothy covering it, so I was able to sing along. Glenn's old Beach Boys love is coming to the fore here!
The next song he pulled out was by Burt Bacharach - Glenn commented that Bacharach had a deep catalog to choose from and complimented him. He commented that Dusty Springfield was the first person to record the song. The song was called The Look of Love. This one definitely got a good crowd response, I thought.
After this, he said that it was time for a "mood change" - he joked that he called the band the "bipolar bears" because they were playing "mood swing music." The mood change took us to Smuggler's Blues... and yes, it was the slower version. Oh well, one can't have everything one wants all the time! It was still enjoyable.
The next song also brought with it a treat... as he was introducing I'll Come Runnin' Back to You, he first turned towards where PLS, Dreamer, and I were sitting and said "This one is for my girlfriends over there..." gesturing towards us, and then he turned to face out and added "who have come from all over the world!" Of course, as we know, that's indeed very true and it made me wonder if he knew somehow about FP and GA! Of course we were so freaking excited we were dying! He added, "They love this one!" (I assume he was referring to when I asked him if he would record it at Pebble Beach, and I said that I liked it). What a memory he has! We were so thrilled!
Next was a smokin' version of Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed. He introduced it by commenting that it was written by Jack Tempchin and someone from Louisiana. It was terrific!
Then it was time for his biggest hit, You Belong to the City. He sat at the piano for this one as well and, to my delight, he did NOT do the falsetto. He sang it straight up. Everyone was getting into this song. It still hits the spot today!
After this, he walked off as if it were the end, but we knew more was coming!
When he came back out for his encore, he started off with The Heat Is On. Of course, this his most well-known song as folks were dancing in their seats and really enjoying it. I think this is the first time this song has appeared as an encore. Cool!
He moved from that into Heartache Tonight, which brought the house down! He rocked it and got a standing ovation after it.
The next song: I Hear You Knockin'. This one always goes over very well live. People love it. It was great! Funny moment: before this, he looked at his fret and it was apparently incorrect. He said, "I'm glad I checked that fret because it needs to be turned up!"
He went offstage again and I wasn't sure if he would come back, but I thought surely he would to play Take It Easy... well, I was wrong. He didn't come back to play that... but he did come back. The second encore song was Lyin' Eyes! He encouraged us all to sing along and people were eating it up. Great version. To our surprise, he ended with that. Another funny guitar moment: apparently he had been handed the wrong guitar. He said "Why did you give me a 12 string? It's hard enough to play a 6 string!" lol
So many people hoped that he would come out to do another encore that when the lights came up, there was a collective "awwww." The Fallsview crowd couldn't get enough of Glenn!
As far as band members go, he had a new bass player named Wade but I didn't catch his last name. I'll listen more carefully tomorrow! Steph - your Will was there! Also, Michael Thompson, Rich Mangicaro, Scott Crago, Richard Davis, and Danny Grenier were all there.
Well, I'll end there and let the others talk about their special moments... GA especially has something to say! ;)
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VERY cool!!! :partytime:
I'm very excited about that solo album too. I love cover music and I bet it will be fantastic!!!!
Also I'm LOL about the guitar moments. Thanks for including those!
Can't wait to see pics! :D
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Wow!! I'm thinking you all had an amazing time. Look forward to hearing more and hope you have just as much fun tonight.
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Sounds fantastic!! So happy for you all firstly getting there together, then getting such a wonderful show, the big announcement, AND all the Glenn love - pure magic.:grouphug::yay::yay::yay::yay::spin:
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I knew you'd get some Glenn love!! Was talking to hubby last night about it and he even said he was sure Glenn would realize Nancy was there and acknowledge it. But to have him call you all "his girlfriends"....How flippin' cool that he does that every time!! Love it!
You got me all excited when you started...."Now, Tim fans, you're going to be surprised"... I was thinking OMG---Timothy was there! :hilarious: Still cool that he did Caroline No.
Can't wait to hear everyone else's reviews and take on the night. And more yet tonight!!! I'll be on here several times today checking for the updates. Have a great day of sightseeing and have fun tonight!!!!
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Wow! He knew about you all coming from all over the world? Makes you wonder who some of those guest visitors on The Border might be.
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Wow! He knew about you all coming from all over the world? Makes you wonder who some of those guest visitors on The Border might be.
Hmmmm.........my thoughts exactly Windeagle.....
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Originally Posted by
sodascouts
BIG NEWS: GLENN IS PLANNING ON RELEASING A SOLO ALBUM OF COVERS CALLED AFTER HOURS!!!
WOW! WHAT great news!:partytime:
So happy for you all that
you had a fantastic time!
Soda, thanks for your review!:) Thank you for share this great experiences of you and the others.
The Setlist sounds wonderful to me!
Can't wait to read more and to see pics!
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I couldn't wait to get here this morning to read the review! Sounds like an amazing night! :thumbsup:
I would have been in heaven listening to The One You Love live. That song has been on my top 10 favorite songs list for as long as I can remember. Way before I even knew who Glenn Frey was!
I LOVE that Glenn acknowledged you ladies! That is so awesome! He's a pretty cool guy. I hope you have some pics to share. Can't wait to hear some other little details.
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OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!!!!!!!
This was definitely the BEST concert I have ever been at and I was so thrilled to have had the privilege of hearing Glenn:heart:'s
announcement of the new album! He looked wonderful, sang brilliant, and was altogether Some kinda wonderful guy.
Now, before I left Dublin I had made a A2 size banner with the words
I've come from Ireland to see you :heart:GLENN:heart: (pic to follow when I get home) My plan was to raise it at some appropriate moment, just to let him know that I had made the journey to see him. If I got a nod, a wink, a smile or a :thumbsup: I've been over the moon.
Even where I was sitting I needed to gauge when would be best to put it up. I didn't want to look like I was stealing his thunder, or trying to distract him from all the news he was giving about the new album, nor did I want to annoy other spectators or draw the evil eye of the security staff.
Anyway I decided the best time was just before he came out to do the first
encore. Several songs earlier he had made the comment about people coming from across the world, so I judged it to be the best time. A few other audience
members really encouraged me, including Kath. so, out he came, up went the
banner and..........
Glenn :heart: started to introduce the next part of the show. Then he STOPPED, TURNED, LOOKED at the banner and said......
'I see a sign but I can't read it, the lights are blinding me. I see it says 'GLENN'' Then he paused, kinda squinted at it, and said 'Iceland...... You're from Iceland??'. Then a number of people called out 'IRELAND' I called out 'Ireland' then, and he smiled and said 'IRELAND?... Lord have mercy on us' But he was grinning and we think it was a real WOW moment for him. He seemed really flattered. As for me, I collapsed into my seat and got a hug from my neighbour who I didn't even know. I looked at her and said 'did he just speak to me?' She said 'he sure did'.
WOW! What A GUY!
I think that's pretty much how it went. Obviously I've been riding the clouds ever since! I don't normally behave as a show stopper! Lol.
Ive a lot more to say but I'll post it later. Needless to say this whole incident took my breath away.
Oh and later after the show, a few of us were hanging around the stage, Victor the guitar yellow was giving out pics. He handed me one and said 'you a have to get one.......'
WHAT a NIGHT
GLENN FREY I LOVE YOU :iloveyou: :iloveyou: :iloveyou:
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Wow, :faint: what a great special mention. Amazing, so pleased for you. :yay: Hope you have a great day today and then tonight ..... well more of the same. :thumbsup:
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Lisa, WOW! OMG! I'm so happy for you! What a amazing moment!:)
Austin, thanks for the video!
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Nancy, your review was wonderful! Thanks so much for filling us in. I couldn't wait to get here today to read all about it! It sounds like Glenn was in top form and played a great list!
First of all, New album! Wonderful! I can't wait!
And girlfriends! What a sweetheart he is!
And Lisa, have you come down from the clouds yet! How cool to have him speak directly to you! I would have fainted right there! :heart:
Have a great day today and can't wait to hear all about tonight!
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Sounds like you all had a great time last night - and another one to look forward to tonight. Wow!!:yay::yay::yay:
Lisa, you must be on cloud 9....getting personal attention from Glenn.
Hope you're doing some sight-seeing today, not spending all your money in the casino.:D
If someone with a camera can bear to take their eyes off of Glenn for a few seconds(I know it's a lot to ask!), a photo of Will would be VERY much appreciated. :bow: Is Will looking well?
Enjoy tonights show.
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StephUK
If someone with a camera can bear to take their eyes off of Glenn for a few seconds(I know it's a lot to ask!), a photo of Will would be VERY much appreciated. :bow: Is Will looking well?
Will is looking very well indeed, Steph! I was in the third row right (3 seats down from Lisa) so he was directly in front of me. Sorry to tell you that they dont allow cameras in the theatre, so there wont be many pics. :-( Probably just a few that were snapped quickly when security wasnt looking. Hopefully there will be more chances for us to take more tonight! :pray: :shh:
I just want to add that the audience loved Glenn! As the concert progressed they, or should I say we, became more & more enthusiastic! They (we) seemed very impressed by his performances of the new (old standard) songs that he sang. Those really highlighted his ability to perform in yet another genre. He received several standing ovations during the show! The audience didnt want to let him go. Glenn appeared to be very appreciative of & humbled by the reaction of the audience. We clapped & clapped & cheered when he said goodbye the first time & after both encores! Everyone kept enthusiastically clapping after the last encore until finally the house lights came up & we realized that, as much as we wanted him to, he wasnt coming back to do another one. I still cant believe that I was actually there & so close to him! The setlist was such a wonderful surprise, so many of my favorites & so many new songs!!! I too love The One You Love & had prayed that he would play it, but I really never thought that he would!
I was overjoyed when Glenn acknowledged Kay, Lissa & Nancy & when he read Lisa s sign!
I am still on cloud nine & I get to see it again tonight!!! :partytime:
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:thumbsup: Way to go Border-Babes!:thumbsup:
Bet you're all "walking on sunshine wooah" and I'll bet "it feels good!" :partytime:
Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal:computer:
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It sounds like the concert was great! I'm glad everyone had a good time :)
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What a fantastic experience you guys had! And you get to do it again tonight!! I am really happy for all of you that you got that recognition. Can't wait to hear about what happens at this evening's show.
And I am super excited about Glenn releasing a solo album... maybe that means he will do some touring to promote it and we may get a chance to see him again :yay: Its ironic that he calls it a "failed" solo career...I consider it just the opposite because it was during that time that I discovered him and his music (that voice, that face, that hair.... :heart:). I was a true blue Glenn fanatic long before I became an Eagles fan. So as far as I am concerned he was very successful in his solo efforts!
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I've said it to Lisa and the girls already via BlackBerry messenger, but I'll say it again... I AM SO, SO THRILLED FOR YOU ALL! You deserve every bit of attention you got. Can't wait to hear about the second show, which should be starting fairly soon, I guess!
Super psyched about Glenn's album... That's awesome. All this time we had no idea what he was working on! Very cool indeed.
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GlennLover
Will is looking very well indeed, Steph! I was in the third row right (3 seats down from Lisa) so he was directly in front of me. Sorry to tell you that they dont allow cameras in the theatre, so there wont be many pics. :-( Probably just a few that were snapped quickly when security wasnt looking. Hopefully there will be more chances for us to take more tonight! :pray: :shh:
Thanks Glennlover. Pleased to hear that Will is looking very well. I love him to bits.:nod:
I met Lisa at the Eagles Belfast show in 2009; I can imagine how she feels about Glenn reading out her banner.:spin:
Have a great time at tonights show. The set list sounds really good. Wish I was there with you all.
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WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL NEWS...A NEW ALBUM...CAN'T WAIT...SO VERY HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU IN NIAGARA FALLS LAST NIGHT AND TONIGHT....CONGRATS ON THE SPECIAL ATTENTION FROM THIS VERY SPECIAL MAN....WISH I WAS THERE WITH YOU GUYS...:thumbsup:
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GA, you must be so-o-o-o-o-o happy! Wait until he sees you there again!
I couldn't be more happy for all of you Glenn fans. Hope you enjoy yourselves even more tonight - if that's even possible.
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The show last night was FANTASTIC. I was 3rd row almost centre (slightly to the right of Glenn in front of the Bass player) I had an AMAZING view of Glenn for the whole evening. Watching him singing, dancing and genuinely seem to have fun was truly a pleasure. The moments that stand out for me (other than the obvious of new material from Glenn) are:
-Glenn singing You Are Not Alone. This has always been my favourite song from LROOE but this version was especially poignant as I remembered Glenn and I discussing how this song had helped ME.
-Glenn really encouraged the audience to sing with him on Lyin' Eyes... saying something along the lines of "you're gonns help me out right?" OF course the audience did!
-Victor Glenn's trusty tech was very sweet to me and gave me a glenn guitar pick as well. I went up to him after many others had and he told me he was sorry he had just given the last pick away.. . I replied "aww thats ok" However upon glancing arounfd the stage he told me to hold on that he had found one! He gave me the pic Glenn used right before he played the keyboard! (It was sitting on the edge of the keyboard lol)
-Glenn was not overly chatty, did not tell the plaintiff joke or the credit card joke! But he seemed to be in a good mood. It was a very unique show from Glenn, unlike any I've seen before. I was pleased to see him trying new things and seeming to enjoy it! :)
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GL and tf, it all sounds so wonderful! :sigh:
Lisa, your sign was a fabulous idea! :thumbsup:
I'm also very happy for all of you that are there and psyched about the new album! Can't wait to hear more!
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I'm so happy for you all, glad all of you had your special moments at this concert!
Can't wait to hear from the second night!
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I will leave the main review to Soda and the others, but I just wanted to let you know that the show tonight was even better than last night, if you can believe it!!! Glenn was in a livelier mood & this crowd was even more into him than the audience last night! There were a number of changes. He changed up the set list a bit & he changed his outfit to jeans & a sport jacket. He looked much more relaxed. (although he looked some sexy in that suit while singing the (new) standards! He chatted more & we thought that he sang the new songs with much more confidence. The audience ate them up! :partytime: You could tell that he was pleased with the audiences reaction.
GA, FP, Dreamer, Soda, PLS & HH were all sitting at the front. I will let them tell you, but I will just say that Glenn gave them more recognition tonight! Even more than last night! I was thrilled for them!
Glenn was so gracious, thanking the audience genuinely after every song!
Anyway, those were just a few tidbits to tide you over until the others post the details.
Glenn :iloveyou:!!!!
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Sounds like we are in for an even more special review here. Can't wait to read what happened. :) . Is everyone still standing after the experience lol?
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Oh my gosh, guys, it was so amazing! I don't think I have the energy to write a review now, but I will tomorrow. As GL stated, tonight's show was even better than last night's. Suffice it to say it was definitely worth it!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi everyone;a very quick post to say that I have just experienced two of the most exhilarating & emotional nights of my life. Tonight during the second show I had a very special moment. I will say more later but I leave you with a line from The Look Of Love; 'how long I've been waiting'. Bye! :thumbsup:
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Freypower
Hi everyone;a very quick post to say that I have just experienced two of the most exhilarating & emotional nights of my life. Tonight during the second show I had a very special moment. I will say more later but I leave you with a line from The Look Of Love; 'how long I've been waiting'. Bye! :thumbsup:
Ecstatic for you, FP! We all know how much you have been longing for this & never thought it would ever happen. :):nahnah:
Really happy for all of you that made it up to Niagara. Here's hoping the new album means Glenn does some more concerts!
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You torture us so with little hints :lol: I am sure I am not the only one who can't wait to hear all the details tomorrow!
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Can't wait to hear about last nights show from all of you and I still think Soda mentioned that there would be a tidbit from the first night that Kay would have to tell us about. So exciting. I am anxiously awaiting!!!
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Details!!!! We want details!!!!! :hilarious:
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More, more, more!
These little tidbits are maddening! Sooooooo happy for all of you!
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We want more details, we need it! :nahnah:
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Wow! Just like a good band, you keep us wanting more! Love the hints, but dying to know what happened!
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Maybe they're all still floating in the clouds somewhere with no one to catch them! Who could blame them, really?
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What no more news yet. I felt sure that there would be something by now. :brickwall: All this waiting is agony. :laugh: