I read about this and thought, "Man, this must have been amazing."
Then, I found a clip of "Hung Upside Down," a song not performed in almost 60 years. Stills announces it to the crowd of what looks like 14 people, and no one reacts. I'm thinking, "What's wrong with these people? It's Stills and Young playing a Buffalo Springfield tune that hasn't been played live since 1967! React, damn it!"
Then, I watched it. Well, as much as I could stand watching.
At what point do these legends realize, it ain't happening no more? Will they ever? Or, is the whole point to just keep going regardless of sound or quality?
This did not make my morning, as I wished it might.
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Good lord, Stills' voice sounds dreadful
I see more band members sitting down on stage after Phil Collins did it on the last tour. Billy Zoom on the current X tour, then 3 of 4 members of Frampton's band (not counting the drummer). That is not...inspiring.
Well, at least we have Charlie's truly wonderful S.O.T.D. to enjoy.
Randy
Well, now I’m less annoyed the abortive Buffalo Springfield reunion your never played NYC.😎
Yeah, I got about 20 seconds in and had to bail. I’ll keep my memories, thanks.
Bless their souls...
About 30 years ago, a friend got me listening to those fabulous 1960's Bobby Blue Bland singles. Abiut 5 years after, I saw him with his band at a blues festival. I was psyched to hear those great songs. Unfortunately, his voice was no longer that powerful instrument. Instead his singing was slurred and full of warbling. I suppose Bobby still needed the money, so kept on touring.
Sadly, Steven Stills' voice sounds just as bad, but I knew that from TV appearance he made a while back (can't recall what show).
- Paul in DK
That's unfortunate. Stills needs to watch that video.
"Tour." Not "your".
Vocals at best are lame. The guitar duets aren't bad, though.
I thought the same when I saw a clip of "For What it's Worth".
Unfortunately, I have to agree. I did not know that this show was happening and was pretty interested to see what I had missed. I had seen the "reunion" Buffalo Springfield set at the Bridge Show several years ago and that was really a happy occasion. Stills voice then was worn but not ragged. And there was joy in the all around performance. The clips I've seen from this show just made me sad. It was pretty lifeless and tired. Though the cause was good and I hope it brought in money for the camp.
Long May You Limp!!!!!!!
Ouch.
Yeah, I remember the folks came back from a Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm show in '74, they were disappointed. Said the old boy still didn't have it.
Whose fault is this current day scenario? An industry encouraging Stills-Young Band, Souther-Hillman-Furay, Crosby and Nash (on ABC of all labels), Manassas, etc etc. Let's slice and dice all these acts to keep the boomers happy. Bring on the punk already!
The only worthwhile thing Stills has done lately is dump a cooler of ice water on Crosby when he was free-basing during their tour. 1986 I believe.
Bob in IL
I'm sitting here with a broken heart after watching it.
Captain Al
A frighteningly large percentage of my favorite living musicians are over 70, if not over 80. And I'm torn between wanting to see them live while I still can, and wanting to remember them as they sounded in their heyday. I can't imagine enjoying a Bob Dylan concert, for example. But I'm hoping to catch Richard Thompson later this month.
Steve shot his wad decades ago. The Springfield reunion tour was mediocre at best. I'd rather hear the Wild Honey Orchestra's Springfield tribute show. The Lake Hughes show is pathetic, even considering that Steve's practically deaf. Glad I didn't go, not that I even considered it.
VR
Video is so bad - but that`s beyond the point. It`s so bad I wonder what`s the point of uploading this footage on YouTube. I guess there was no rehearsal at all? I think I can play the drum better than that guy! I wish I never watched this...
Ouch........Stills' voice (lately) has been a little 'suspect', but that was indeed HIDEOUS. I don't know if former bandmate, Richie Furay (who can still sing) could've helped or not but yeah, this was like watching Ian Gillan fronting Deep Purple last year (with his voice shaking as much as his hands were.....). Very sad~
Oh - that was not good. I feel sad for them. When should they stop? I honestly don't know. When I stop trying to live in the past? ;)
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