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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2019 11:48:18 GMT
I noticed that Josh Groban is one of Celine's support/guests - he'd have been a good fit for Barbara's show too.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 1, 2019 12:03:07 GMT
If *we* don't get out of this bad habit of spelling Barbra as Barbara, my very good friend Tibidabo will be even more angry than usual, and I don't think anyone wants *that*. 😤
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Post by callum on Apr 1, 2019 14:40:39 GMT
I noticed that Josh Groban is one of Celine's support/guests - he'd have been a good fit for Barbara's show too. We’ve dodged a bullet!
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 4, 2019 20:19:55 GMT
I noticed that Josh Groban is one of Celine's support/guests - he'd have been a good fit for Barbara's show too. True. Although as a performer he's as interesting as watching paint dry.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 9, 2019 8:48:58 GMT
Just announced the first 2 guests with Barbra will be Bryan Ferry and Kris Kristofferson. bit.ly/2Uqzipd
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Post by ruthieh on Jul 5, 2019 18:43:27 GMT
Who’s going to see Babs on Sunday at Hyde Park?
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 6, 2019 10:13:24 GMT
I’ll be there - was at Celine Dion last night which was brilliant, so looking forward to this tomorrow!
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Post by alece10 on Jul 6, 2019 10:54:53 GMT
Who’s going to see Babs on Sunday at Hyde Park Fewer than they'd hoped, I'd say, going by the "last few tickets available" adverts. My guess is a lot of fans took the same thought I did, "like to see her, but not standing a mile away in a field for that kind of cash." Would pay a good chunk to see her at Wembley, but that's as far as it goes. How dare you call one of our Royal Parks "a field" I was actually going to say the same and I think Babs target audience is of a certain age who would not want, or couldn't sit on the grass miles away from the stage. Mind you, thinking about it, the only time I saw her was sitting miles up in the air at the o2, so not much difference really. Good thing is that the weather forecast is half decent.
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Post by anita on Jul 6, 2019 13:37:52 GMT
There was a brief clip of an interview Zoe Ball did with Barbra on the radio this morning. The full interview is on in 2 weeks. Barbra did let slip that Kris Kristofferson and Michael Crawford will be joining her in Hyde Park in July. Sure there will be more. No mention of Michael Crawford now. However see Ramin is advertised.
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Post by theatreian on Jul 6, 2019 20:30:58 GMT
Looks like Ramin will be appearing with Barbra rather than having his own set as he is not included in set times on the official site. So likely to be some duets. Can't wait .
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jul 8, 2019 0:37:31 GMT
I've been lucky to run part of the BST Festival for the last 6 years, and without a doubt Barbra was unreal tonight. Never seen a crowd so silent, and yet so loud when needed. Everyone was there to hear her, and my lord she still has it.
She was sold out 66,000 as oppose to Celine (again, one of the best I've seen whilst doing the festival) who had 58,000!
Shame as I'd love her to come again and see her- but it wouldn't surprise me if that was her last gig. She is 77 after all! Was stood just behind Beverley Knight, who couldn't contain her excitement when Ramin came out. She was explaining to her mate who he was, and then actively cheering and whooping to him. We both cried when she sang memories; in my opinion one of her best.
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Post by theatreian on Jul 8, 2019 14:28:14 GMT
Barbra was unreal tonight Have to agree , was there myself and what a night! Barbra was sublime and what a setlist too. Ramin was fabulous too. A true legend in every sense of the word. Loved the reworked version of As if you never said goodbye. Link contains prelude and As if
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 8, 2019 15:14:22 GMT
If I'd paid good money for a ticket, I'd want to see the real Babs, not an unreal one! 🙂
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Post by ruthieh on Jul 8, 2019 17:58:58 GMT
I've been lucky to run part of the BST Festival for the last 6 years, and without a doubt Barbra was unreal tonight. Never seen a crowd so silent, and yet so loud when needed. Everyone was there to hear her, and my lord she still has it. She was sold out 66,000 as oppose to Celine (again, one of the best I've seen whilst doing the festival) who had 58,000! Shame as I'd love her to come again and see her- but it wouldn't surprise me if that was her last gig. She is 77 after all! Was stood just behind Beverley Knight, who couldn't contain her excitement when Ramin came out. She was explaining to her mate who he was, and then actively cheering and whooping to him. We both cried when she sang memories; in my opinion one of her best. It was a fabulous concert. She had more personality and charisma in her first 5 minutes in stage than Paul Simon did in his entire set last year! It felt like a really special event!!
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Post by theatreian on Jul 8, 2019 21:11:01 GMT
Yes have to agree. I have seen Barbra on each of her tours from 1994 to the UK and agree that this was special. Perhaps not as special as the 1994 when I saw her for the first time, but it was a really great night. Great song choices and great presentation through clips and chat.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jul 9, 2019 1:13:52 GMT
Loved the stories she told throughout. Gushed to my mother afterwards and she agreed- they were lucky enough to see her front row around 12/13 years ago in the o2 arena.
Considering going to NY to see her in august now! But doubt I will as have a busy event a few days after. God I would happily pay a lump of money to see her again somewhere or somehow. Just sublime.
Poor Kris Kristofferson though. Was nice of him to be there, and bring him out again, but surely the man can't be 100% well? He looked vacant onstage, as if he wasn't there. Such a shame.
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Post by xanady on Jul 9, 2019 17:25:57 GMT
Glad everyone had a great time at the BST Concerts...Btw,must recommend Babs ‘One Voice’ album which features the incredible and moving ‘Papa,Can You Hear Me’...a classic live album.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 17:37:31 GMT
If that is her last UK Concert, not a bad way to go out.
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Post by ruthieh on Jul 9, 2019 18:23:43 GMT
Barbra was amazing on Sunday night. She oozed charisma. The voice was still on form, and she had a real connection with her audience. It was a lovely surprise to bring Lionel Ritchie on at the end, and Ramin Karimloo was great too....Kris Kristofferson was frail, but lovely to witness genuine warmth from Barbra towards him as she gently held his hand...so glad I managed to get tickets and make it to this concert. After a spring/summer of Take That, Elton, Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, ball and boe, Hugh Jackman and Kylie, this was the cherry on that cake! (Or was that the crushed strawberries and clotted cream on Babs’ scone?!)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 22:52:19 GMT
Has Barbara ever played Wembley Stadium, that could be an ideal final UK concert.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jul 9, 2019 23:12:44 GMT
Has Barbara ever played Wembley Stadium, that could be an ideal final UK concert. Was thinking the same; but my god I hate Wembley. I think the sound is never 100%- no matter how good the artist and their teams is. I think the o2, although smaller, hasn't got bad acoustics at all. But would likely mean her doing more nights. She doesn't hide the fact she hates performing!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 23:20:46 GMT
Wembley Stadium might not seem the sort of venue you'd associate with Barbara but as she did Hyde Park then it is possible.
She could do the legends spot at Glastonbury if she wanted something different and it would give her back catalogue a nice boost.
I agree that the 02 would be the ideal venue and I could see her only doing limited nights or even a one off show.
Madison Square Garden owners want to build the MSG Sphere in London which would hold about 18,000 seated. If that did one off then Barbara's final UK show or shows as an opening attraction would seem a perfect match to me.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jul 9, 2019 23:23:11 GMT
Never will happen but imagine a west end residency!
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Post by poster J on Jul 10, 2019 22:39:13 GMT
Give me Wembley Stadium (or indeed, Arena) over the O2 any day. Comparing the two this summer, the sound was better at the Stadium - less reverb, and they dealt with it more quickly too. I'd say the complete opposite! Granted, Wembley Arena isn't bad, but the sound in the Stadium a few weeks ago was terrible in the standing section, whereas right at the top of Level 1 in the O2 was perfect sound quality last summer!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 11, 2019 13:42:39 GMT
I saw her at the arena in Manc several years ago. She was quite funny. Said she’d had her ‘tea’ from a chip shop in Salford 😆.
Good job there was something to laugh at because £180 to sit in the top tier at the back was certainly no joke 😐
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Post by theatreian on Jul 11, 2019 15:28:57 GMT
Our standard ticket for £78 at Hyde park was quite good value considering all the other acts as well. Granted you had to look at the screen but the atmosphere and the 'event' it was well worth it. Barbra does love her food though. Several references to it in the opening song.
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Post by theatreian on Jul 11, 2019 15:47:23 GMT
This is a good recording of Second hand rose and Til I hear you sing from the lovely Ramin at the concert.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 11, 2019 16:45:00 GMT
Our standard ticket for £78 at Hyde park was quite good value considering all the other acts as well. Granted you had to look at the screen but the atmosphere and the 'event' it was well worth it. Barbra does love her food though. Several references to it in the opening song. And Cornwall got 2 mentions with clotted cream and Cornish pasties. But I bet she has never eaten either.
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Post by digipal on Jul 12, 2019 18:59:10 GMT
Give me Wembley Stadium (or indeed, Arena) over the O2 any day. Comparing the two this summer, the sound was better at the Stadium - less reverb, and they dealt with it more quickly too. I'd say the complete opposite! Granted, Wembley Arena isn't bad, but the sound in the Stadium a few weeks ago was terrible in the standing section, whereas right at the top of Level 1 in the O2 was perfect sound quality last summer! I remember in 94 for her comeback concert at Wembley Arena, they carpeted the entire arena inside to improve the accoustics. Having been lucky to see Ms Streisand every time in the UK ever since, I'd say Hyde Park is her second best UK performance after 94: that's some feat 25 years later! There was something very special about last Sunday and she was in great form. I've seen on social media it was filmed and rumoured to be for a Netflix special Just to also say that Celine last Friday night was amazing as well. Having heard disappointing reports, especially sound wise, about Stevie Wonder's concert on the Saturday, the Diva's ruled Hyde Park last weekend
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2019 16:34:25 GMT
I know people who saw Stevie there last year and said he was amazing, sad if his sound wasn't great this time as he is such a legendary performer.
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