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garinda

02-07-2007 14:12

Diana concert.

It was a bit Mummsie, which I suppose is only to be expected.

I only watched/listened to bits.

I thought Anastasia, backed by the Tabernacle Choir, singing Jesus Christ Superstar, was very good.

The ending was dire. Elton introduced a VT of Nelson Mandela, then a clip of Diana as a child on home movies, then it fizzled out. No reprieve of Elton singing Goodbye England's Rose, as reported might happen.

At least it didn't rain down there.:)

Lilly

02-07-2007 14:13

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I watched the whole thing for 6 hours waiting for Elton to sing Goodbye England's Rose and he never did! I was well miffed.:(

lancsdave

02-07-2007 14:15

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I thought he vowed never to sing it again after the funeral ?

garinda

02-07-2007 14:16

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Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 443266)

I watched the whole thing for 6 hours waiting for Elton to sing Goodbye England's Rose and he never did! I was well miffed.:(

It would have been a great finale, since he's never performed it since Diana's funeral. He should have done it, and all the day's performers should have come on carrying candles.

It was a real damp squib ending.

shakermaker

02-07-2007 14:36

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Ricky Gervais stole the show :D

Coudn't believe it when he did Freelove Freeway with 'Gareth'. Loved it.

Tiny Dancer was good from Elton John but I can't stand the podgy little ginger.

cashman

02-07-2007 14:40

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watched a fair bit of it, Rod Stewart should stick to studio recording he was crap live,n i think he made some good early stuff, but past live now, Tom Jones who i never liked much was very good live, Duran Duran were class live, Take That were Abysmal,Elton John was not bad at all,think he was right not to do that song at the end. cant stand the royals,but gotta give william n harry credit,to me they are the only members of that lot who DO care.

Lolly

02-07-2007 15:13

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I watched it all and loved it. I thought the Andrew Lloyd Webber medley was fantastic.

Elton John was supposed to do another song (not Candle In The Wind - as he vowed after her funeral never to sing it again) but it had to be cut short because they had over run. Thats why it just ended. Will Young's set was also cut short, which i'm miffed about because I thought he was great.

***Mr D***

02-07-2007 16:36

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It wasnt to bad.

Looked like there where a few spair seats though.

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 16:39

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I wondered about the empty seats. There seemed to be a whole block at the front with nobody in.

I don't think 'Candle in the Wind' would have been appropriate. This was a birthday celebration and that was a sad song about her death.

I loved all the video footage of her as a child. That was cute.

garinda

02-07-2007 17:37

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Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 443273)

I can't stand the podgy little ginger.

I think the new Queen Mum's latest hair plugs are supposed to be called Titian, rather than ginger.:D

grego

02-07-2007 18:12

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I watched bits of it and thought it was good, the clips at the end of her as a baby made me cry.

garinda

02-07-2007 18:19

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I thought it was diplomatic that William and Harry said they wanted to continue the work of both their parents. They seem like nice lads.

grego

02-07-2007 18:28

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Yeah, I noticed that comment, were Charles and Camilla there?

cashman

02-07-2007 18:28

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443381)

I thought it was diplomatic that William and Harry said they wanted to continue the work of both their parents. They seem like nice lads.

gotta agree with that-even though it grates.;)

garinda

02-07-2007 18:29

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Originally Posted by grego (Post 443392)

Yeah, I noticed that comment, were Charles and Camilla there?

I don't think so.

I didn't see any bolts of lightning coming down from Heaven.:D

cashman

02-07-2007 18:29

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Originally Posted by grego (Post 443392)

Yeah, I noticed that comment, were Charles and Camilla there?

dont believe any of em were, as i said earlier, only them 2 lads care.

shakermaker

02-07-2007 18:32

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I thought it epitomised all royals when William had to read from a card that "it's been a great day".

cashman

02-07-2007 18:44

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Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 443399)

I thought it epitomised all royals when William had to read from a card that "it's been a great day".

i was that cynical at your age shaker,:rofl38::rofl38:

garinda

02-07-2007 18:48

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Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 443399)

I thought it epitomised all royals when William had to read from a card that "it's been a great day".

Would your knees not have been a bit shakey Shakey, infront of 65,000 people, and an estimated one billion people watching at home?
:D

shakermaker

02-07-2007 18:51

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443425)

Would your knees not have been a bit shakey Shakey, infront of 65,000 people, and an estimated one billion people watching at home?
:D

Overweight ugly git Gervais managed it!

Sorry, I just found the cue cards hilarious!

davo69

02-07-2007 19:11

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gervais looked a fool when waiting for elton to come on .never seem some one lost for something to say .he looked a complete plonker

lindsay ormerod

02-07-2007 19:37

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I thought Take That were great,Will Young's best song was axed due to the whole thing over running,( Leave Right Now),
Fergie was pants, Bryan Ferry wants shooting and Rod Stewart couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. Duran Duran were rubbish,Elton was ok for a fat old queen and Kanye West provided the only bit of excitement. End of rant.

lindsay ormerod

02-07-2007 19:38

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Oh ,and Ricky Gervais is about as funny as syphilis.

garinda

02-07-2007 19:40

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The production, and editting, was pants too.

No excuse being live, as lots of live events are televised more seamlessly.

Fearne Cotton...very lucky to be paid for what she does.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 19:45

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R.I.P. You all said it.. when will you do it?

garinda

02-07-2007 19:48

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Originally Posted by KIPAX (Post 443493)

R.I.P. You all said it.. when will you do it?

Do what?

I don't think anyone has knocked the event, or William and Harry for doing it, to commemorate their late mother's forty sixth birthday.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 19:54

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443498)

Do what?.

eh. what do you mean?

garinda

02-07-2007 19:56

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I was just wondering why you asked in your post 'when will you do it?'?

KIPAX

02-07-2007 19:59

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443509)

I was just wondering why you asked in your post 'when will you do it?'?

eeerm because I wanted to know.. Why else would I ask. It's a simple enough question isn't it?

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 20:01

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Do what? I'm confused.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 20:03

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willow dont you understand the question.. tis there in my first post on the subject.. tell me what you dont understand and I will explain..

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 20:05

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Hang on while I have a look for your first post.

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 20:06

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Aha! gotcha! (I think) Let her you mean?

garinda

02-07-2007 20:07

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Originally Posted by KIPAX (Post 443511)

eeerm because I wanted to know.. Why else would I ask. It's a simple enough question isn't it?

No, it simply isn't clear what you mean.

If you think that by some people criticising some of the acts, and that we shouldn't really comment, because we didn't organise the concert, then it would have been simpler to say just that.

I for one have nothing but respect for the late Princess, and her sons, and I'm a republican.

I met her three times, and because of her financially my life changed dramatically. That, plus her taking on the then very unpopular cause of HIV and AIDS, which through her public acceptance, changed attitudes for ever, especially in the then hysterical press.

lindsay ormerod

02-07-2007 20:09

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We weren't having a pop at Diana or her sons;merely passing comment on the acts. I don't give 2 hoots about her or her family ,just some observations on the quality of the performers.

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 20:10

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She did the same for Leprosy too.

But if you did mean leaving her in peace and not discussing her I don't understand that because this concert was organised by her sons to celebrate what would have been her birthday and raise money for her favourite charities and I think that was a lovely idea. I didn't enjoy all of the acts but then it was a wide range of tastes and I don't suppose anybody would have enjoyed them all.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 20:13

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443525)

No, it simply isn't clear what you mean.

willow gets it, i get it..

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443525)

If you think that by some people criticising some of the acts, and that we shouldn't really comment, because we didn't organise the concert, then it would have been simpler to say just that.

nope thats not it..

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443525)

I for one have nothing but respect for the late Princess, and her sons, and I'm a republican.

wasnt suggesting (or care) otherwise

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 443525)

I met her three times, and because of her financially my life changed dramatically. That, plus her taking on the then very unpopular cause of HIV and AIDS, which through her public acceptance, changed attitudes for ever, especially in the then hysterical press.

bully for you... i also think she was a great person... difference is that when i said rest in peace i meant it... you obviously didnt..

you think its good to have poorly attended concerts with crap acts that get worse each time and eventually we will end up with.... well... not with the memories we had... thus I believe we should let the princess rest .... leave her alone and stop trying to make money out of her.. cus thats what it is.. even if it is for good causes..

that clearer?

garinda

02-07-2007 20:16

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Originally Posted by KIPAX (Post 443529)

willow gets it, i get it..

nope thats not it..

wasnt suggesting (or care) otherwise

bully for you... i also think she was a great person... difference is that when i said rest in peace i meant it... you obviously didnt..

you think its good to have poorly attended concerts with crap acts that get worse each time and eventually we will end up with.... well... not with the memories we had... thus I believe we should let the princess rest .... leave her alone and stop trying to make money out of her.. cus thats what it is.. even if it is for good causes..

that clearer?

Yesterday was about her children's decision to celebrate her life, nearly ten years after her death, and on what would have been her birthday.

If you think it was disrespectful, perhaps you should write and let her two sons know your feelings about their event, c/o Clarence House, London SW1.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 20:21

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if they come on accyweb i will.. but they dont so i will tell the people like you who are doing it what i think..

davo69

02-07-2007 20:22

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i think it was a lovely .well done to the lads.i also think it is fantastic that this money was raised for charity.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 20:24

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good for you davo... i respect your point of view and am glad you respect mine enough not to have a pop..

are you watching garinda? this is how adults have a difference of opinion :)

garinda

02-07-2007 20:26

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Originally Posted by KIPAX (Post 443534)

i will tell the people like you who are doing it what i think..

I haven't to my knowledge, organised any concerts in memory of Princess Diana.

If anyone is being disrespectful it's you, by using this thread to act the fool.

Shame.:mad:

KIPAX

02-07-2007 20:27

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someone has a different opinion to you so there a fool... true to form as ever .

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 20:35

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I think it was a lovely thing for the lads to do as a tribute to their Mum too.

KIPAX

02-07-2007 20:39

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 443544)

I think it was a lovely thing for the lads to do as a tribute to their Mum too.

and the luverly thing is.. no ones calling you a fool for having that opinion :)

WillowTheWhisp

02-07-2007 20:50

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There's time yet Kipax, there's time. :D

cherokee

02-07-2007 21:49

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Watched it .. taped it and will watch it over again .....absolutely brilliant well done to those boys .. it was their day and they shone .their mother would have been very proud and the monies raised for the charities well fantastic. just hope they do another one in ten years time ..

mrjdallen

11-07-2007 14:04

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i enjoyed it, makes a change for something to listen to

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