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Post by lurleene on Nov 28, 2017 18:36:34 GMT -5
Nobody knew TF - it was a brand new song. But Brian took a shine to it, it worked pretty well in the set list, so they decided to introduce it that way. WWFM is completely different, and in some countries it's was going to ring a bell even with Queen fans, because they may have heard it on the radio. But not in the UK, so there was no point playing it. It isn't like they want to promote it. It's not about promotion of that particular song, but also showing the audience Adam is more than just front man for Queen. He does have his solo stuff as well. Adding one song of his to the set list does tell that to the audience. Now it's just like confirming to all those crazy ass Queen fanatics that Adam's solo career is nothing and isn't worth mentioning during the concert. Because that's one of the arguments why those nah sayers think he's unfit. He doesn't have the experience or own material to be worthy. Or so they say. And yes in the UK his solo stuff hasn't made that big of an impact. WWFM was #53 and GT was #71 in the charts in the UK. The songs weren't played much on radio. TOH album made it to #8 though and Never Close Our Eyes made it to #17. He does have a lot of fans in the UK who would have loved to have heard one of his songs during the concert. I agree. It would have been nice to include an Adam song. Don't know why they did not and I guess none of us would know either. But don't buy WWFM would be unknown in the UK. Adam may not get radio play in the UK but he has lots of fans there. He has had solo concerts and tv appearances in the Uk with all his albums. He even did that big Capitol 1 (?) concert that they had there with other acts and I think he was the only one from the US at that time. His solo tours, where he would have performed WWFM, were well attended in the UK. Of course, not as well known as some of the other countries where radio play was not a problem. But why not expose some to his work to those who have not heard it. Why reward the people who have shut him out of radio? Sometimes you have to make an end run around the crap so maybe some would be encouraged to check out some of his work. It can't hurt.
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Post by adamrocks on Nov 28, 2017 18:36:51 GMT -5
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Post by bamafan on Nov 28, 2017 18:38:15 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on Nov 28, 2017 18:39:54 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 18:49:59 GMT -5
As already predicted now Days of Our Lives. I really wonder why they are keeping Whataya Want From Me out of the set list for the UK. To much sacrilege? They sold out this tour in 30 minutes in the UK. They are there for Adam just as much as they are there for Queen! People don't know WWFM in the UK. About time they did, don't you think?!
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Post by Jablea on Nov 28, 2017 18:55:04 GMT -5
As already predicted now Days of Our Lives. I really wonder why they are keeping Whataya Want From Me out of the set list for the UK. To much sacrilege? They sold out this tour in 30 minutes in the UK. They are there for Adam just as much as they are there for Queen! The dropped Don't Stop Me Now from the first NA tour after doing it for quite a few dates. It was my son's favorite but we didn't get it. I would think that with people worried about Brian yesterday and only being halfway through this set that taking out a 4 minute song to get a bit more of a break isn't that bad. They may wind up dropping another one if they get tired.
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Post by 3ku1 on Nov 28, 2017 20:10:32 GMT -5
It's not about promotion of that particular song, but also showing the audience Adam is more than just front man for Queen. He does have his solo stuff as well. Adding one song of his to the set list does tell that to the audience. Now it's just like confirming to all those crazy ass Queen fanatics that Adam's solo career is nothing and isn't worth mentioning during the concert. Because that's one of the arguments why those nah sayers think he's unfit. He doesn't have the experience or own material to be worthy. Or so they say. And yes in the UK his solo stuff hasn't made that big of an impact. WWFM was #53 and GT was #71 in the charts in the UK. The songs weren't played much on radio. TOH album made it to #8 though and Never Close Our Eyes made it to #17. He does have a lot of fans in the UK who would have loved to have heard one of his songs during the concert. I agree. It would have been nice to include an Adam song. Don't know why they did not and I guess none of us would know either. But don't buy WWFM would be unknown in the UK. Adam may not get radio play in the UK but he has lots of fans there. He has had solo concerts and tv appearances in the Uk with all his albums. He even did that big Capitol 1 (?) concert that they had there with other acts and I think he was the only one from the US at that time. His solo tours, where he would have performed WWFM, were well attended in the UK. Of course, not as well known as some of the other countries where radio play was not a problem. But why not expose some to his work to those who have not heard it. Why reward the people who have shut him out of radio? Sometimes you have to make an end run around the crap so maybe some would be encouraged to check out some of his work. It can't hurt. I never understood this when it comes to Adam. Radio has never shut him out. Radio has always been open to playing Adams music. And he does get radio play. GT was Top 20 on US Pop Radio in 2016. So I just think their is this misconception Radio have blacklisted Adam. They have not. Never have.
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Post by bamafan on Nov 28, 2017 20:16:14 GMT -5
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