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Topic: Neil Young
Posted By: progismylife
Subject: Neil Young
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 16:45
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Was listening to him and reading a biography on him and was wondering what you guys thought of Neil Young. I like his folk/rock sound. |
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Posted By: WaywardSon
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 17:16
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I have two of his albums which are really good, actually they are both regarded as classic Neil Young albums
"Live Rust" and "Harvest"
I love the song "A man needs a maid" off Harvest, really emotional stuff!
What is the name of the biography?
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Posted By: Cheesecakemouse
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 17:19
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Definately one of the finest folk musicians around. Love his music.
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Posted By: Asyte2c00
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 18:24
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Harvest is a masterpiece.
everything from 1968-1975 is gold. Young has some great albums.
Check out Live Rust and Rust Never Sleeps Also, Weld is worht listeing to his rendition of "Blowin' in the Wind" with the use of an organ is incredible.
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 18:37
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I always make it a practice never to venture into a thread of which I have no interests; however, you asked what we thought of his music, so you're open to positive and negative, I assume? Personally, he grates on my last nerve from his quivering, whiney voice, down to his Parkinson's riddled guitar playing. I can highly respect him for what he's done and what he's meant to music; but I truly can't listen to his music.
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 18:41
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I love his music immensely. I think that generally, his work with Crazy Horse is better than his solo acoustic stuff.
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Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 18:57
 his hair is questionable i have reservations about it his hair ------------- FREEDOM OF SPEECH GO TO HELL |
Posted By: Freak
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 19:12
As much as we share a love of Marillion, I have to completely disagree.
Neil Young is the greatest artist of our time. The man is a hero, he's written more of my favorite songs than anyone else (usually I sneak at least three songs of his into my Top 10). ------------- 
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E-Dub wrote:Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 19:14
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I also really like Neil Young's work. All his songs are memorable and I can normally remember the majority of his lyrics too. Definitely an influence on me. -------------   
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 19:31
Freak, I caught a lot of flack when I belonged to the Poco forum. As you know, Young co-founded Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills and Richie Furay. Furay went on to co-found Poco with Jimmy Messina, so the Poco forum was LOADED with Neil Young fans. I was in the minority, but sort of used to that role with me being a Hogarth fan. 
As I said, I can highly respect him for what he's meant to music, but I personally just can't listen to him. I really don't want to drag this thread down, however. I'll just leave it at that. E -------------
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 19:51
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I'm happy to dip in and out of his back catalogue as the mood takes me whether it's folk, rock or that odd grunge thing he did with Pearl Jam, so Harvest, After the Goldrush, Rust Never Sleeps and Mirrorball are some of my favorites.
There's a restaurant in Camden Town called Ruby in the Dust I'm rather fond of.
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Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 21:12
| musical genius |
Posted By: zappaholic
Date Posted: May 21 2007 at 21:31
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I only own two pieces of his - Decade and Rust Never Sleeps - but they're great. So many excellent tunes - "Powderfinger", "Cortez the Killer", "Southern Man", "Like a Hurricane" - the list goes on.
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Posted By: progismylife
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 03:11
The name of the biography is Shakey: Neil Young's Biography It's pretty interesting. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 03:53
Ben - in my humble opinion, the man is a genius; from the acoustic beauty of 'Sugar Mountain', though the downright odd electronic period ('Trans' - what an album  ), to his complete re-invention of the electric guitar & emergence as the Godfather of grunge (hawk, spit - they imitated but never came close!) in the late 1980s & back to his folk roots...
Want laid back? Get Time Fades Away, Harvest or Unplugged Want folk? Get Greendale Want full on anger & protest against war? get the greatest live album of the late 20th Century: 
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"Blowin'" on Weld is Young solo on very (VERY) distorted guitar - I could be wrong, but are you by any chance thinking of his version of 'Like A Hurricane' on Unplugged, which he did solo on harmonium  ... just a thought...
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 04:07
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Neil Young is an absolute,bonafide genius in my book.
I saw him play at Finsbury Park in about 1993/4 ?. His backing band on that day was Booker T & the MGs. I have never heard anything like it.It was so loud you could feel the ground beneath you vibrating.Apparently.It was so loud that people in Watford could hear it! ------------- 
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 04:14
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such a great talent, one of the most genuine American rockers, 'Heart of Gold' still moves me, and 'Ohio' rocks.. the best.
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 04:24
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I really like his contribution to Buffalo Springfield's Again, and to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's Deja Vu: both are fantastic albums. Not only because of Young, by the way.
I heard some of Young's solo albums (Harvest and After The Goldrush) and although I can hear he's very talented, he's not one of my favourite artists.
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Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 04:41
Did he wrote a score for Jarmush's "Deadman"? If this is true, I like him too 
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 04:51
He did indeed. -------------
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Posted By: Bastille Dude
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 05:22
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Sugar Mountain, Cortez The Killer, Powderfinger, Ohio, Man I could go on and on how much I love Neil Young. Ben get the DVD RUST NEVER SLEEPS, you won't be dissapointed. ------------- DEATH TO FALSE PROG! |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 12:35
You were there too? It was June 1993 (I think Vicky and I still have our tickets) & he was supported by Pearl Jam , James  & 4 Non Blondes (Remember them? No? Nor does anyone else) - I seem to remember it got very noisy when Pearl Jam joined him onstage for the encore of 'Rockin in the free world' -------------
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 12:46
Well.well.Small world.Then again,it seemed like the whole wide world was there. It did get very loud.Out of the Blue,into the Black,Cortez the Killer,Cowgirl in the Sand,Down by the River and Like a Hurricane nearly atomized everything within a 2 mile radius. What was the R&B cover that they did? I still have the t-shirt.Good quality.Fruit of the Loom. Teenage Fan Club were also on the bill. 4 Non Bl(a)ondes were Brazilian if I remember correctly and had a minor hit with 'What's Going On?' ? -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: Evans
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 12:56
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Well, there are three songs i just love and can listen to an infinite amout of times. Those are "Cowgirl in the sand", "Down by the river" and "Like a hurricane". Three pretty similar songs, with a lot of his "parkinson"-style guitar soloing. Otherwise, i don't really like Neil Young, i guess. I know he does that guitar in many other songs as well (such as "southern man"), but those three are the only ones long enough to be of much interest to me. I've tried to get him many times, though, i've just not... got him.
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 15:20
Not forgetting the growling version of 'Mr Soul' he started the set with 
Mmmm - I seem to remember their particular gimmick was their lead vocalist wore a large hat! Large hat does not = talent  - can you hear me JayKay? -------------
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Posted By: Freak
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 17:58
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His best has to be On The Beach, everyone give that one a try. "Ambulance Blues" is one of the greatest songs ever. -------------
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Posted By: ProgRobUK
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 18:05
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Cortez the Killer is one of my favourites ever - what a guitar solo!
Rob
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Posted By: Tenken
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 18:22
I like it too ... "Keep on Rockin' in the free world" it's just like an Hymn for me hahaha  and the clasic theme "hey hey, my my" one of my favorites folk-rock ballads. Besides he is like the "Godfather" of Grunge music.  -------------  ¡¡El Rocanrol no morirá jamás!!
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Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 18:36
| Neil Young? I always think of him when I'm naked. |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 18:37
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I'm a definite fan, although he's been very inconsistent over the years. I particularly like the live albums Live Rust, Unplugged and Weld - he may not be the nimblest fingered axe man in the world, but I'd rather listen to him trading licks with Frank Sampredo than I would to most of today's shredders. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: Witchwoodhermit
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 19:34
Absolutely
 My all time fav Young album.Sleeps with Angels is also an unsung sizzler from this genius.  ------------- Here I'm shadowed by a dragon fig tree's fan ringed by ants and musing over man. |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 19:54
...Sleeps with Angels - yes! add that to my list - cracking album and a great track. ------------- What? |
Posted By: Electrick Gypsy
Date Posted: May 22 2007 at 20:58
 One of the greatest albums ever. Ambulance Blues is one of the best songs ever, except the pissing in the wind part. It could have been a little better without that |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 03:17
Good call - Sleeps With Angels (written in memory of Kurt Cobain, I believe) was a worthy studio follow up to 'Ragged Glory' & contains my wife's favorite NY song, "Safeway Cart" -------------
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 07:46
James Blunt is going to cover 'Safeway Cart' but he's re-titled it 'Waitrose Cart'. -------------
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 11:20
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My favourite Young songs are not the same as other peoples, it seems. I love tracks like Like A Hurricane, Hey Hey My My (Into the Black), My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) (obiously), but I also like Cortez the Killer (Zuma is an excellent album), From Hank to Hendrix, Legend in her Time (or whatever it's called), Harvest Moon... plus many more.
There's a whole oeuvre of great Neil Young tracks. -------------
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 11:44
If I were to list all of my favourite Neil Young songs it would probably take up about three pages...maybe five!  -------------
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Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 11:54
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I NEVER even liked Neil Young... well there maybe that one song ( I forgot the title, though I believe the word cowgirl is in the title) but other than that, he does nothing for me. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 12:40
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Call yourself Canadian? -------------
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Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 12:49
 Yeah, I call myself Canadian, as in Rush fan !!!
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 12:51
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My favorites: Keep On Rockin' In the Free World Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) Cinnamon Girl Cortez the Killer Be the Rain The Needle and the Damage Done Heart of Gold ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 13:06
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Stonas, I totally forgot about The Needle and the Damage Done and Heart of Gold, good call! There's so many wonderful tracks in his vast discography. -------------
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Posted By: progismylife
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 15:40
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I can play bass to Cinnamon Girl and Tonight's the Night (Part 1) |
Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 18:43
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Hmmm...I thought I posted on this one already, but I guess not. Anyways Neil is the king of all mankind. I'd pick him over Fripp anyday. I own almost everything he's done (minus 4 albums I guess, Are You Passionate?, Landing on Water, A Prarie Wind....something else) Anyways he could take a nuclear bomb to the sun and blow it up better than Superman ever did. He is a superhero and has kick ass songs, lyrics, guitar, vocals. Anyone looking for a great acoustic album should get Hawks & Doves. Its one of Neil's finest. I think After the Goldrush might be the greatest song ever written. |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 19:01
and the a capella version by Prelude was the most beautiful single ever to grace the UK charts (twice). ------------- What? |
Posted By: Tenken
Date Posted: May 23 2007 at 21:34
hahaha nice joke!! I'm Chilean and i think that Canada produces few bands if we compare them to USA or UK for instance, but they are really good, All the bands i know from canada all of them i like, RUSH number 1!!! but many canadian i've known they don't like their own bands... anyway, life is life ------------- ¡¡El Rocanrol no morirá jamás!!
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Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 06:15
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I've been listening to Neil Young practically all my life, due to my father's obsession over his music. I'm not quite as obsessed, so to speak, but I do think he's one of the most gifted songwriters of our time. My favorite Neil Young tune comes from the otherwise slightly mediocre "American Stars 'n Bars" album, BUT it isn't "Like A Hurricane" (although I can't emphasize enough how good that song is). "Will To Love" is a strong contender for the most beautiful song ever, as far as I'm concerned. It sounds like a slightly sloppy demo, recorded over some campfire, but the atmosphere is absolutely amazing. I can't believe no one ever mentions it. ------------- 
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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 06:20
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The "After the Gold Rush" and "Harvest" albums are my favourites and still get a regular airing, fabulous sound quality too.
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Posted By: darren
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 11:40
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I have Neil Young in my car and listen almost everywhere I go. My curren favourites (which will probably change in a day or two) are: Razor Love, Music Arcade, Out On The Weekend, Sail Away and Thrasher. Not the titles that usually come up in a Neil Young thread. ------------- "they locked up a man who wanted to rule the world. the fools they locked up the wrong man." - Leonard Cohen |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 12:48
Lucky you - I have to make do with a CD player ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 12:52
I love more than a few Canadian bands ; Rush, Saga, The Tea Party, I Mother Earth, Groovy Aardvark, Grimskunk, Annihilator, Voivod, Obliveon, etc...
Many, many great bands hail from Canada, and I am proud. I'm just not the folk type. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: Freak
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 17:32
Definitely, man! That is one of my favorites - it's just dripping with atmosphere... It's so gorgeous.
What's everyone's opinion on Greendale? I thought it was fantastic, but it got mixed reviews from people. The acoustic performance that comes with the CD is just as amazing. -------------
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 17:45
Mmm...maybe not quite loved it, but I think it's at least a 3.5/5. I love Be the Rain, wholly. ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: darren
Date Posted: May 24 2007 at 18:05
AAARRRGGH. Got me. Serves me right for being in a hurry and not proof reading what I write.
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 25 2007 at 03:42
Wot? No Frank Marino? No Triumph? Are you absolutely sure you're Canadian? Not the folk type, eh? Listen to Neil Young's "Weld", that's not quite as folky as you may imagine... I'll give you a clue: when I first played it, I wondered if my CD player was OK, and when I played it to a friend, his comment after the first track was "is it supposed to sound like that?" If you look up the expression "distortion" in the dictionary, here's the current definition:  -------------
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Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: May 25 2007 at 03:46
I first heard/saw the concert Young did where he did the album acoustic. It sounded pretty awesome. Got the CD and wasn't a big fan of it at first but after a few more listens it great on me. I like the concept and the album art and the long long jams. Its a good album. |
Posted By: Tenken
Date Posted: May 25 2007 at 20:23
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oh Yeah!!! nobody had mentioned TRIUMPH ------------- ¡¡El Rocanrol no morirá jamás!!
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 26 2007 at 03:33
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April Wine and Max Webster. I saw them supporting Rush in 1979/80 -------------
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: May 26 2007 at 03:48
| Permanent Waves tour? |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 26 2007 at 04:07
Hammersmith Odeon. Two nights.Front row and backstage pass.A friend was a friend of someone who worked for the promoters.-------------
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: May 26 2007 at 04:16
b*****d my first Rush show was the incomparable Grace Under Pressure.. woo hoo! 
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: May 26 2007 at 04:23
They were fantastic shows. They did Cygnus X-1 Book I, Xanadu and all of 2112 over the course of both nights! -------------
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: May 26 2007 at 04:31
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hmm, yes, by the time I started seeing them it was medley time.. a horrid mishmash of Xanadu/Trees/Spirit/Freewill... and we're outta here folks, G'NIGHT! Power Windows tour was better, and Roll the Bones was, well...
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Date Posted: May 29 2007 at 06:22
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