London, England 6-17-06

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Hey guys! I hurried off to an internet cafe so I could type up this quickie review. And here it is!

Seeing the Eagles at Twickenham Rugby Stadium was great. The place was packed and, although it was hot, it wasn’t stifling. The sun shone and even though the show started at 7:00, it felt like the afternoon. The guys didn’t bother changing clothes this show. It was too hot to do the dressy thing for Part 1, I guess! Glenn wore jeans, a white T-shirt, and a hot pink overshirt. Joe wore some funny orange pants and a black T-shirt. Later he put on a black leather jacket which I thought looked very cool. Don wore a light checked shirt and black pants. Tim wore a light grey shirt and black pants as well.

What can I say about the show? It was fabulous. WitchyMummy noticed that Glenn seemed to have a sniffle – he kept wiping his nose. I hope he felt OK – his performance was great, but as he stood in the shadows while Don was spotlit for Desperado, I saw him kind of rub his forehead, and I wonder if he had a sinus headache or something!

Vocally, everyone sounded good, although Don sounded a little hoarse at first. Before long that went away, though. The guy who co-wrote Love Will Keep Us Alive was there, and they gave him a shout-out. Glenn also mentioned that they worked on their first album in England. As far as jokes went, we got the old Plaintiff one, but also a couple new ones during band intros (at least ones that I hadn’t heard before). Glenn called the horn section “the Judgment Day Refreshment Committee” and called Al Garth “a known sax offender.” That got a guffaw out of me, lol.

There wasn’t a lot of interplay between the guys, although they did sort of line up for Boys of Summer (Tim never really got all the way over there, but he almost did). I did see Glenn and Don laugh about something one time – who knows what? Tim was so friendly to fans, posing for photos. And people were blatantly taking photos – at one point there was a whole mass of people just standing in the aisle snapping away until they were dispersed (although OAG still got in trouble because her camera is so awesome). I got a few decent photos, but I know others got even better ones!

I didn’t notice any deluxe versions of the songs, but I thought No More Cloudy Days sounded especially good. Glenn’s vocal on it was very tender, and he improvised an extra “no more cloudy days” at the end of that song when there’s usually just instruments. Hole in the World was flawless and impassioned. When it came time to take it up a notch, Joe’s later songs had everyone rocking out. That man can play and the crowd was eating it up, myself included, especially Funk 49. Heartache Tonight was another standout. It brought the house down. In fact, from Heartache Tonight on, the show was pure energy. Hotel California was also a show-stopper, with everyone getting into it. And we all swayed and sang along to Desperado. (Something I hadn’t noticed before – when Don tips the mic to the crowd for the echo “Let somebody love you” – Glenn sings with the crowd. I think Tim and Joe might too but I didn’t get a chance to look over at them and see. I thought that was cool though.)

The crowd energy was terrific, making the show even better. What a special night!

Shallow addendum for Glenn Groupies: I was fourth row center, and directly across from Glenn. It was like Sacramento all over again in that it was hard not to stare at him the entire time, he looked so handsome. However, since the light was better due to all the sunshine, I got an even better view of him peforming. I feel like I'm going to be repeating some of the Sacramento comments because it was just as sexy. As he always does, he closed his eyes almost the entire time he sang, but he really gave it his all. Especially when it came time to hit those high notes or the most impassioned ones, he threw his whole body into it - and it didn't matter if he was singing lead or if he was in the background singing harmony or just "ooohs." And even if he was just mouthing words, his expressive face was in the moment. Again, this is going to sound repetitive, but I just can't get over how sexy it is when he crinkles his eyesbrows and draws in his breath sharply or when he leans his head back slowly and parts his lips and gets this sensual expression on his face – you girls know the look I mean – yes, I got hot from more than the weather. And he did that OFTEN. He is too sexy for words.

I'm uploading my photos now. They are mediocre, but I'm glad I have personal momentoes, even if others will have better shots.


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[sodascouts]

Photos!

I'm not sure how this works, but I'm going to post a link to the album. You should be able to see them all, I think. If they ask you for a password, it's 'nancy.'

I wish I had photo software at the internet cafe so I could clip and zoom. I'll do that at home.

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[DonFan]

Nancy, I know you are having a wonderful time.

Great review--I am totally jealous.

How were the Dixie Chicks?

[sodascouts]

Thanks Dana!

Sadly, I missed the Dixie Chicks. I wanted really badly to see a Shakespearean play in the Globe Theater. The only play I could make was a 2:00 show. I got a seat, thinking I'd have plenty of time to get over to Twickenham - but I didn't realize that the show was starting an hour earlier than usual. By the time I booked it across town from the Globe theater to Twickenham, the Dixies had Chicked. I got there just in time for a glass of wine, a piece of cheesecake, and the guys. And that was fine with me, even if I did miss Landslide.


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[Freypower]

Oh my God. You went to the Globe?!!! Which play?!

Thanks for the review Nancy and I totally understand your comments about Glenn. He is sexy, charismatic, etc, etc, and isn't it nice to say that on this board?

[sodascouts]

I saw Titus Andronicus - I had never seen it acted before in all of its graphic violence - it was very horrifying. Blood and gore everywhere. Still, it was fabulous! They have recreated the Globe inside and out. They didn't leave a word out of the written play in performance. There were some groundlings passing out from the heat, though. I was very glad I had gotten a seat, especially since I stood for a great part of the Eagles concert afterwards!


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[Witchy Mummy]

Great review soda!! I haven't got too much more to add. I noticed a little more energy on stage. At one point Joe was jumping around the stage being just Joe. Tim and Stu seemed to share a few comments and smiles.

Twickers was amazing and so huge. It blew me away. This being my first concert I had so many expectations and I wasn't let down. I saw Glenn shake his head during Witchy Woman after one of the harmony peices. Not sure what to make of that. No More Cloudy Days and Take It To The Limit were wonderful Glenn did a great job.

The energy coming from the crowd was fantastic. I was a little dissapointed that there wasn't a lot of interaction on stage, but after talking to Joe on Sunday I think I know why there wasn't. I mentioned the show and he said that the sound wasn't good. He said he had a hard job figuring out who was playing what I thought it was good but they have the trained ear I guess.

A wonderful first concert for me. My hubby took lots of photos. I'll figure out how to post a picture later. Until then enjoy this


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[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the info and pics ladies. They are awesome! Geez - Glenn looks in that hot pink shirt! I love that guitar in that last picture WM!


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I'm just a hired hand working on the dreams I plan to try. The days go by...

[DonFan]

That's okay that you missed the Chicks, Nancy, I completely understand about wanting the see Shakespeare at The Globe--what a great experience that must have been!

From all the reviews and pictures, it sounds like everyone involved had a terrific time! And I must admit, Glenn does look fabulous in that hot pink shirt.

I'm so happy for all of you!

[Freypower]

It sounds like it was a fabulous experience.