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1Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA?compoccia@aol.com
2Review of the Philly Concertmcmanus.kevin@gmail.com
3Philly Concertmydestiny620@earthlink.net
4Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centerdclrkerr@aol.com
5Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centerbellelp@earthlink.net
6Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centertracikreider@me.com
7Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centerlagerg@aol.com
8Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centertracikreider@me.com
9Let's hope Barry takes requestsgarcia10303@gmail.com
10Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centerbac321@yahoo.com
11Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centerbellelp@earthlink.net
12Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centertracikreider@me.com
13Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Centerlagerg@aol.com
14Spirits having flownrichdon1951@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 12:04:07 -0400 (EDT) From: Deborah Compoccia <compoccia@aol.com> Subject: Fwd: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? Not sure if this went through. Sal Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 12:06:55 -0400 From: Kevin McManus <mcmanus.kevin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Review of the Philly Concert As one who is too prone to rise to the bait, I can report to Doug that, unless Barry's appearance on The Tonight Show spurs potential concert-goers into a frenzy of ticket-buying, there will be plenty of opportunity to bring people down from higher levels of the Jones Beach Theater to fill some of the empty spaces below. Indeed, given the chilly temperatures and scattered showers being forecast for Friday night, we might want to huddle for warmth. I hope our visitors from South Florida remembered to pack their fleece. Mind you, it's a good-sized venue (15,000 seats, 3,800 of them on the upper level), and the "in-between" priced seats have sold reasonably well. Orchestra seats have been reduced in price by $15 to $35, but the most expensive seats still cost over $100 more than the top-of-the-line seats in Boston and Philadelphia. Someone claiming to be the wife of someone claiming to be David Garcia does not appear to have succeeded in selling blocks of tickets to senior citizen tour groups from abroad. Or perhaps that never really happened. The next step might be to try to snag some of the many sailors who are in town starting today for Fleet Week. Surely many of them will be looking to have a good time while in port. Having said all of this, I should add that I'm looking forward to the concert with great anticipation and don't really care how many people are there. In fact, fewer might be better, since the parking lot only has one or at most two exits, which can apparently lead to significant post-concert traffic jams ... 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Great idea thanks.=20 =20 Lissa=20 Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >There's no such thing as the Mafia! That's what my father told me! Sal Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 From: David Garcia Subject: Re: jerry Lewis I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) From: Deborah Compoccia Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a good show.=3D20 The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?- was a precious opportunity. I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The overall sound of the Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have suggested, Sammi needs Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally, there were a numb Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned down vocal would have All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. Sal Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 From: "Bethann C. Murphy" Subject: Re: Barry I have been a member for years and never posted before!=3D20 I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =3D20 I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch every performance What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=3D20 I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one song after the next sounded as g I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly blown away by the fan support! =3D20 The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one less song from Beth I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face throughout, dur This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to market as a PBS sp One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =3D20 Here is the link if you are interested. =3D20 I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure there is strength in numbers!=3D20 http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ Bethann=3D20 Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 13:02:02 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Pat Linda <bellelp@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center I too wrote Kennedy Center and wish more would do so. I also wish they would read the reviews that are being written of his concerts. I missed the announcement of Barry being on with Jimmy Fallon. Can someone tell me when please? Thanks,Linda -----Original Message----- >From: dclrkerr@aol.com >Sent: May 21, 2014 12:45 PM >To: words List Member >Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center > >Sal & David > > >Thanks Sal and Bethann for the great reviews. > > >Bethann, Kennedy Center Honors: noted and done! Great idea thanks. > > > > > >Lissa > > > > > > >Subject: Re: jerry Lewis > > >>There's no such thing as the Mafia! > >That's what my father told me! > > >Sal > > > >Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 >From: David Garcia >Subject: Re: jerry Lewis > >I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen >with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment >industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in > > > > > > > > >Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) >From: Deborah Compoccia >Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? > >I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a good show.=20 > > >The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?- was a precious opportunity. > > >I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The overall sound of the > > >Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have suggested, Sammi need > > >Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally, there were a num > > >Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned down vocal would hav > > >All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. > > >Sal > > > >Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 >From: "Bethann C. Murphy" >Subject: Re: Barry > >I have been a member for years and never posted before!=20 > >I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =20 > >I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch every performanc > >What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=20 > > I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one song after the next sounded as > >I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly blown away by the fan support! =20 > >The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one less song from Bet > > I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face throughout, du > >This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to market as a PBS s > >One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =20 >Here is the link if you are interested. =20 >I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure there is strength in numbers!=20 > > http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ > >Bethann=20 > > > > > Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 13:41:27 -0400 From: Traci Kreider <tracikreider@me.com> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center He will be on tonight > On May 21, 2014, at 1:02 PM, Pat Linda wrote: > > I too wrote Kennedy Center and wish more would do so. I also wish they would read the reviews that are being written of his concerts. > I missed the announcement of Barry being on with Jimmy Fallon. Can someone tell me when please? Thanks,Linda > > -----Original Message----- >> From: dclrkerr@aol.com >> Sent: May 21, 2014 12:45 PM >> To: words List Member >> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >> >> Sal & David >> >> >> Thanks Sal and Bethann for the great reviews. >> >> >> Bethann, Kennedy Center Honors: noted and done! Great idea thanks. >> >> >> >> >> >> Lissa >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >> >> >>> There's no such thing as the Mafia! >> >> That's what my father told me! >> >> >> Sal >> >> >> >> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 >> From: David Garcia >> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >> >> I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen >> with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment >> industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) >> From: Deborah Compoccia >> Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? >> >> I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a good show.=20 >> >> >> The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?- was a precious opportunity. >> >> >> I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The overall sound of t >> >> >> Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have suggested, Sammi ne >> >> >> Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally, there were a n >> >> >> Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned down vocal would h >> >> >> All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. >> >> >> Sal >> >> >> >> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 >> From: "Bethann C. Murphy" >> Subject: Re: Barry >> >> I have been a member for years and never posted before!=20 >> >> I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =20 >> >> I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch every performa >> >> What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=20 >> >> I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one song after the next sounded as >> >> I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly blown away by the fan support! =20 >> >> The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one less song from B >> >> I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face throughout, d >> >> This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to market as a PBS >> >> One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =20 >> Here is the link if you are interested. =20 >> I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure there is strength in numbers!=20 >> >> http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ >> >> Bethann=20 > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 14:37:59 -0400 (EDT) From: Lagerg <lagerg@aol.com> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center I also just submitted a recommendation. I look at the past honorees and The Bee Gees and Barry are so much more deserving. I am hoping many more fans submit recommendations so this will happen. It is frustrating when they get overlooked for honors like th =20 Lagerg lagerg@aol.com =20 =20 Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 14:39:57 -0400 From: Traci Kreider <tracikreider@me.com> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center How does one go about putting a recommendation in for the Kennedy honors Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2014, at 2:37 PM, Lagerg wrote: > > > I also just submitted a recommendation. I look at the past honorees and The Bee Gees and Barry are so much more deserving. I am hoping many more fans submit recommendations so this will happen. It is frustrating when they get overlooked for honors like > > Lagerg > lagerg@aol.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pat Linda > To: words List Member > Sent: Wed, May 21, 2014 10:02 am > Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center > > > I too wrote Kennedy Center and wish more would do so. I also wish they would > read the reviews that are being written of his concerts. > I missed the announcement of Barry being on with Jimmy Fallon. Can someone tell > me when please? Thanks,Linda > > -----Original Message----- >> From: dclrkerr@aol.com >> Sent: May 21, 2014 12:45 PM >> To: words List Member >> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >> >> Sal & David >> >> >> Thanks Sal and Bethann for the great reviews. >> >> >> Bethann, Kennedy Center Honors: noted and done! Great idea thanks. >> >> >> >> >> >> Lissa >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >> >> >>> There's no such thing as the Mafia! >> >> That's what my father told me! >> >> >> Sal >> >> >> >> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 >> From: David Garcia >> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >> >> I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen >> with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment >> industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) >> From: Deborah Compoccia >> Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? >> >> I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, > he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a > good show.=20 >> >> >> The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is > all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?- > was a precious opportunity. >> >> >> I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at > other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His > voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The > overall sound of the concert was excellent I thought. >> >> >> Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a > low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on > 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have > suggested, Sammi needs a little more stage presence. She seems to be focusing on > getting the singing just right with the songs she sings and therefore may come > off as a little too mechanical, but I really do like her voice. I'm sure she > feels pressure to get the songs as right as possible. >> >> >> Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated > his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really > terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally, > there were a number of moments during the concert where I would have wanted to > hear Robin, but none more on that song and particularly with that arrangement > which to my ears, was more melodious than usual.=20 >> >> >> Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the > "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the > top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned > down vocal would have worked better. She did bring some extra energy towards the > end of the show.=20 >> >> >> All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. >> >> >> Sal >> >> >> >> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 >> From: "Bethann C. Murphy" >> Subject: Re: Barry >> >> I have been a member for years and never posted before!=20 >> >> I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw > the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =20 >> >> I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and > the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a > standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch > every performance, interview, etc.=20 >> >> What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=20 >> >> I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely > faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who > appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one > song after the next sounded as good or better than a recording. His voice was > strong, youthful and perfect. =20 >> >> I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly > blown away by the fan support! =20 >> >> The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful > voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring > his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one > less song from Beth Cohen. She could have done a medley of the Barbra tunes and > in my opinion, that would have been enough. But that is just nitpicking on my > part. She is a decent singer.=20 >> >> I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away > from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable > and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face > throughout, during some of the spots where the three part harmonies were so > strong particularly, for me.. "Run to Me" and "Nights on Broadway".=20 >> >> This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is > lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would > be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to > market as a PBS special. I am sure it would do very well!=20 >> >> One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for > submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor > than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =20 >> Here is the link if you are interested. =20 >> I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure > there is strength in numbers!=20 >> >> http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ >> >> Bethann=20 > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > > > Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 14:58:37 -0400 From: David Garcia <garcia10303@gmail.com> Subject: Let's hope Barry takes requests Kevin got my attention with: > Someone claiming to be the wife > of someone claiming to be David > Garcia does not appear to have succeeded > in selling blocks of tickets to senior > citizen tour groups from abroad. > Or perhaps that never really happened. > The next step might be to try to > snag some of the many sailors who > are in town starting today for Fleet > Week. Surely many of them will > be looking to have a good time while > in port. Fleet week! Oy! Forgot about Fleet Week. Be careful what you ask for there. The Jones Beach concert could end up with crowds of rowdy drunken sailors chanting "Stayin' ALIVE! Stayin' ALIVE!" all night long... Whenever I broach the topic of tickets with my wife, she gives me that Al Pacino scowl, and says, "Don't ever ask me about my BUSINESS!" And mutters something about putting some "motivation" into some sushi bar that gets stingy with the group rates... David Garcia, hoping Barry doesn't think to add "I'm Going to Join the Air Force" to the playlist while sailors are storming Jones Beach in NYC Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 15:17:30 -0400 From: "Bethann C. Murphy" <bac321@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center Here is the link..=20 http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2014, at 2:39 PM, Traci Kreider wrote: >=20 > How does one go about putting a recommendation in for the Kennedy honors >=20 > Sent from my iPhone >=20 >> On May 21, 2014, at 2:37 PM, Lagerg wrote: >>=20 >>=20 >> I also just submitted a recommendation. I look at the past honorees and The Bee Gees and Barry are so much more deserving. I am hoping many more fans submit recommendations so this will happen. It is frustrating when they get overlooked for honors like >>=20 >> Lagerg >> lagerg@aol.com >>=20 >>=20 >>=20 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Pat Linda >> To: words List Member >> Sent: Wed, May 21, 2014 10:02 am >> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >>=20 >>=20 >> I too wrote Kennedy Center and wish more would do so. I also wish they would=20 >> read the reviews that are being written of his concerts. >> I missed the announcement of Barry being on with Jimmy Fallon. Can someone tell=20 >> me when please? Thanks,Linda >>=20 >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: dclrkerr@aol.com >>> Sent: May 21, 2014 12:45 PM >>> To: words List Member >>> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >>>=20 >>> Sal & David =20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Thanks Sal and Bethann for the great reviews.=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Bethann, Kennedy Center Honors: noted and done! Great idea thanks.=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Lissa=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>> There's no such thing as the Mafia! >>>=20 >>> That's what my father told me! >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Sal >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 >>> From: David Garcia >>> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >>>=20 >>> I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen >>> with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment >>> industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) >>> From: Deborah Compoccia >>> Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? >>>=20 >>> I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, >> he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a=20 >> good show.=3D20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is >> all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?-=20 >> was a precious opportunity. >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at >> other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His=20 >> voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The=20 >> overall sound of the concert was excellent I thought. >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a >> low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on=20 >> 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have=20 >> suggested, Sammi needs a little more stage presence. She seems to be focusing on=20 >> getting the singing just right with the songs she sings and therefore may come=20 >> off as a little too mechanical, but I really do like her voice. I'm sure she=20 >> feels pressure to get the songs as right as possible. >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated >> his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really=20 >> terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally,=20 >> there were a number of moments during the concert where I would have wanted to=20 >> hear Robin, but none more on that song and particularly with that arrangement=20 >> which to my ears, was more melodious than usual.=3D20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the >> "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the=20 >> top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned=20 >> down vocal would have worked better. She did bring some extra energy towards the=20 >> end of the show.=3D20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Sal >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 >>> From: "Bethann C. Murphy" >>> Subject: Re: Barry >>>=20 >>> I have been a member for years and never posted before!=3D20 >>>=20 >>> I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw >> the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =3D20 >>>=20 >>> I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and >> the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a=20 >> standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch=20 >> every performance, interview, etc.=3D20 >>>=20 >>> What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=3D20 >>>=20 >>> I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely >> faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who=20 >> appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one=20 >> song after the next sounded as good or better than a recording. His voice was=20 >> strong, youthful and perfect. =3D20 >>>=20 >>> I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly >> blown away by the fan support! =3D20 >>>=20 >>> The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful >> voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring=20 >> his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one=20 >> less song from Beth Cohen. She could have done a medley of the Barbra tunes and=20 >> in my opinion, that would have been enough. But that is just nitpicking on my=20 >> part. She is a decent singer.=3D20 >>>=20 >>> I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away >> from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable=20 >> and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face=20 >> throughout, during some of the spots where the three part harmonies were so=20 >> strong particularly, for me.. "Run to Me" and "Nights on Broadway".=3D20 >>>=20 >>> This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is >> lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would=20 >> be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to=20 >> market as a PBS special. I am sure it would do very well!=3D20 >>>=20 >>> One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for >> submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor=20 >> than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =3D20 >>> Here is the link if you are interested. =3D20 >>> I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure >> there is strength in numbers!=3D20 >>>=20 >>> http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ >>>=20 >>> Bethann=3D20 >>=20 >>=20 >>=20 >> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) >> http://www.brothersgibb.com=20 >>=20 >> To change any of your list options, >> please go to website listed above. >=20 >=20 > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com=20 >=20 > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. >=20 Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 15:27:10 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Pat Linda <bellelp@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center Thanks, Traci! And let us all get behind Barry for the Kennedy Center--he is so deserving of this. I wish someone who hasn't written Kennedy Center yet could use some quotes from recent reviews (attributing their sources, of course) to support what we al -----Original Message----- >From: Traci Kreider >Sent: May 21, 2014 1:41 PM >To: words List Member >Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center > >He will be on tonight > >> On May 21, 2014, at 1:02 PM, Pat Linda wrote: >> >> I too wrote Kennedy Center and wish more would do so. I also wish they would read the reviews that are being written of his concerts. >> I missed the announcement of Barry being on with Jimmy Fallon. Can someone tell me when please? Thanks,Linda >> >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: dclrkerr@aol.com >>> Sent: May 21, 2014 12:45 PM >>> To: words List Member >>> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >>> >>> Sal & David >>> >>> >>> Thanks Sal and Bethann for the great reviews. >>> >>> >>> Bethann, Kennedy Center Honors: noted and done! Great idea thanks. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Lissa >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >>> >>> >>>> There's no such thing as the Mafia! >>> >>> That's what my father told me! >>> >>> >>> Sal >>> >>> >>> >>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 >>> From: David Garcia >>> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >>> >>> I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen >>> with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment >>> industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) >>> From: Deborah Compoccia >>> Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? >>> >>> I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a good show.=20 >>> >>> >>> The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?- was a precious opportunity. >>> >>> >>> I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The overall sound of >>> >>> >>> Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have suggested, Sammi n >>> >>> >>> Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally, there were a >>> >>> >>> Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned down vocal would >>> >>> >>> All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. >>> >>> >>> Sal >>> >>> >>> >>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 >>> From: "Bethann C. Murphy" >>> Subject: Re: Barry >>> >>> I have been a member for years and never posted before!=20 >>> >>> I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =20 >>> >>> I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch every perform >>> >>> What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=20 >>> >>> I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one song after the next sounded a >>> >>> I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly blown away by the fan support! =20 >>> >>> The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one less song from >>> >>> I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face throughout, >>> >>> This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to market as a PB >>> >>> One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =20 >>> Here is the link if you are interested. =20 >>> I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure there is strength in numbers!=20 >>> >>> http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ >>> >>> Bethann=20 >> >> >> >> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) >> http://www.brothersgibb.com >> >> To change any of your list options, >> please go to website listed above. >> > > >"Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) >http://www.brothersgibb.com > >To change any of your list options, >please go to website listed above. > Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 15:32:14 -0400 From: Traci Kreider <tracikreider@me.com> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center Just put my recommendation in. Thanks > On May 21, 2014, at 3:17 PM, "Bethann C. Murphy" wrote: > > Here is the link.. > > http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 21, 2014, at 2:39 PM, Traci Kreider wrote: >> >> How does one go about putting a recommendation in for the Kennedy honors >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 21, 2014, at 2:37 PM, Lagerg wrote: >>> >>> >>> I also just submitted a recommendation. I look at the past honorees and The Bee Gees and Barry are so much more deserving. I am hoping many more fans submit recommendations so this will happen. It is frustrating when they get overlooked for honors lik >>> >>> Lagerg >>> lagerg@aol.com >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Pat Linda >>> To: words List Member >>> Sent: Wed, May 21, 2014 10:02 am >>> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >>> >>> >>> I too wrote Kennedy Center and wish more would do so. I also wish they would >>> read the reviews that are being written of his concerts. >>> I missed the announcement of Barry being on with Jimmy Fallon. Can someone tell >>> me when please? Thanks,Linda >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: dclrkerr@aol.com >>>> Sent: May 21, 2014 12:45 PM >>>> To: words List Member >>>> Subject: [words] Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center >>>> >>>> Sal & David >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks Sal and Bethann for the great reviews. >>>> >>>> >>>> Bethann, Kennedy Center Honors: noted and done! Great idea thanks. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Lissa >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >>>> >>>> >>>>> There's no such thing as the Mafia! >>>> >>>> That's what my father told me! >>>> >>>> >>>> Sal >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:58 -0400 >>>> From: David Garcia >>>> Subject: Re: jerry Lewis >>>> >>>> I'm sure he meant to say that he was referring to legitimate businessmen >>>> with significant influence in the hospitality and the entertainment >>>> industries. Which as we all know can be a challenging business to engage in >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:52:13 -0400 (EDT) >>>> From: Deborah Compoccia >>>> Subject: Re: Barry's concert tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in PA? >>>> >>>> I did. It was a very good concert. I enjoyed it. Barry was in fine form. Yes, >>> he's older and seemed to tire a little at the end of the night, but it was a >>> good show.=20 >>>> >>>> >>>> The melancholy, the angst of not having R&M there is inescapable. It really is >>> all bittersweet now, but to hear Barry live again- perhaps for the last time?- >>> was a precious opportunity. >>>> >>>> >>>> I would agree with many of the prior reviews by members who have seen Barry at >>> other recent shows; relaxed, happy to be doing it and at times emotional. His >>> voice was better than I expected these days. The falsetto in particular. The >>> overall sound of the concert was excellent I thought. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sammi turned in some nice renditions of "Chain Reaction" and to my surprise, a >>> low key version of "You Win Again", but I enjoyed both. Her duet with Barry on >>> 'Broken Heart really is a highlight and obviously poignant. As others have >>> suggested, Sammi needs a little more stage presence. She seems to be focusing on >>> getting the singing just right with the songs she sings and therefore may come >>> off as a little too mechanical, but I really do like her voice. I'm sure she >>> feels pressure to get the songs as right as possible. >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve turns in a solid version of "On Time", but again, as others have stated >>> his voice is tough too listen to. The arrangement on "Message to You" is really >>> terrific, but Steve's lead vocals on Robin's verses sort of ruin it. Naturally, >>> there were a number of moments during the concert where I would have wanted to >>> hear Robin, but none more on that song and particularly with that arrangement >>> which to my ears, was more melodious than usual.=20 >>>> >>>> >>>> Beth Cohen has quite a voice. Quite frankly, she overpowered Barry on the >>> "Islands in the Stream" and "Guilty" duets. I thought she was a little over the >>> top, especially on her solo of "Woman in Love" where I thought a somewhat toned >>> down vocal would have worked better. She did bring some extra energy towards the >>> end of the show.=20 >>>> >>>> >>>> All in all a very good concert. I'm certainly glad I went. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sal >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:33 -0400 >>>> From: "Bethann C. Murphy" >>>> Subject: Re: Barry >>>> >>>> I have been a member for years and never posted before!=20 >>>> >>>> I was at the Philadelphia show last evening, my first seeing Barry since I saw >>> the "One" tour at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia when I was a teen. =20 >>>> >>>> I was expecting the show to be good, knowing the caliber of the musicians and >>> the high level of excellence and professionalism that Barry has always set as a >>> standard. I read Boston reviews and like everyone else here, continue to watch >>> every performance, interview, etc.=20 >>>> >>>> What I was not expecting was to be completely blown away by Barry's voice.=20 >>>> >>>> I was expecting good.. But not the amazing voice he was in. He rarely >>> faltered, and when he did it seemed to be from emotion. My husband, who >>> appreciates the music but isn't necessarily a fan..could not believe that one >>> song after the next sounded as good or better than a recording. His voice was >>> strong, youthful and perfect. =20 >>>> >>>> I was so happy to see a wonderful turnout, a packed house! Barry was clearly >>> blown away by the fan support! =20 >>>> >>>> The songs were perfect, nicely balanced set list. Samantha has a beautiful >>> voice and Stephen is a tremendous musician, nicely featured where he could bring >>> his own style to the songs. My only minor gripe is I could have done with one >>> less song from Beth Cohen. She could have done a medley of the Barbra tunes and >>> in my opinion, that would have been enough. But that is just nitpicking on my >>> part. She is a decent singer.=20 >>>> >>>> I did miss the brothers in the performance but it did not in any way take away >>> from the experience. They are woven throughout in a way that is a respectable >>> and lovely tribute without being sad. You could see the emotion on Barry's face >>> throughout, during some of the spots where the three part harmonies were so >>> strong particularly, for me.. "Run to Me" and "Nights on Broadway".=20 >>>> >>>> This was an outstanding show, so very happy I went. I know that anyone who is >>> lucky enough to catch the rest of this tour will not be disappointed. It would >>> be really nice if they taped the Hollywood Bowl or one of the other dates to >>> market as a PBS special. I am sure it would do very well!=20 >>>> >>>> One other quick note, the Kennedy Center Honors 2014 is still open for >>> submissions for honorees. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor >>> than the brothers as a group or Barry individually. =20 >>>> Here is the link if you are interested. =20 >>>> I submitted Barry and the brothers posthumously a few months ago but I am sure >>> there is strength in numbers!=20 >>>> >>>> http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ >>>> >>>> Bethann=20 >>> >>> >>> >>> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) >>> http://www.brothersgibb.com >>> >>> To change any of your list options, >>> please go to website listed above. >> >> >> "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) >> http://www.brothersgibb.com >> >> To change any of your list options, >> please go to website listed above. > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 15:35:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Lagerg <lagerg@aol.com> Subject: Re: Jerry Lewis / Reviews / Kennedy Center It is easy go to the website listed and follow the directions. You basically have to tell why you think he or they are deserving. =20 Lagerg lagerg@aol.com =20 =20 Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 22:54:44 +0100 From: "richdon49 ." <richdon1951@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Spirits having flown Fantastic listening to it on headphones , with volume blowing my brains out. Richard On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 11:28 PM, living.eyes wrote: > I am with you on that Richard. > As a kid i used to skip the last half of the song.. straight onto "Love > You Inside Out" on my Beegees greatest tape! > > But as an adult, I could listen to that second part of the song all day > long. Has to be done at volume too... > > Incidentally I have chosen that part of the song to be the bit where the > curtains get closed at my cremation :o))) > > Lee > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. End words@brothersgibb.com message digest 05/21/2014 18:01 (#2014-5198)