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Streisand warmed by Southern hospitality
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Barbra Streisand opened her much-anticipated Philips Arena concert Thursday night by belting out an old standard, then clearing up a little misinformation about an incident in Florida a few nights before.
It was all a big mistake, the entertainer said of reports an audience member had thrown a drink at her — after she pretended to check underneath front-row seats for beverage containers.
“He was having a spat with his girlfriend,” the 64-year-old entertainer explained after opening her show with “Starting Here, Starting Now.” “He was angry at her. He wrote me a beautiful letter of apology. It wasn’t political: That’s the point — he’s from Australia.”
Whatever kind of reception the legendary singer has garnered elsewhere on her 16-city tour, there was no rude or angry behavior during the first half of her Atlanta stop. Instead, Streisand was greeted warmly by a sea of manicured and moussed, mostly middle-age groupies who seemed eager to welcome her.
“It really is true what they say about Southern hospitality,” Streisand said, relating some of her adventures earlier in the day. Wearing a simple black sheath and a long split skirt that showed a little leg, Streisand said she’d been enjoying the city’s culinary delights Thursday afternoon.
First it was the buttermilk-fried chicken at South City Kitchen, then a rich dessert at Café Intermezzo. She had to leave for “the theater” so early, she didn’t have time for dinner, she joked. And she was disappointed she couldn’t make it to the tourist attraction she’d most wanted to see, the Margaret Mitchell House.
By all appearances, the politically active perfectionist was taking herself a little less seriously than she’s known to. And singing quite well, too.
Still, the intimate patter with the crowd couldn’t hide the fact that this was a big arena show. Streisand looked tiny on a purple stage with a big white “S” on a central bridge and four vases of red and pink roses.
After performing songs from her films “Funny Girl” and “A Star Is Born” and songs by Arlen and Sondheim, Streisand took questions from the audience, saying she wanted to set the record straight.
“I love the truth. It’s so powerful,” she said. “You know how some people cringe when I talk about politics?” she said to rousing applause, which she appeared to mistake for derision.
When she brought on her surprise guest, the George Bush look-alike who caused a fan to heckle her in New York, the audience appeared to be with her.
After “Dubs” laughingly said he wanted to sell Canada, Streisand pointed out that it would be a problem. “Where would people go to buy prescription drugs?” she joked.
When the ersatz Bush said he wanted to sing a duet with her, and she pointedly suggested Donna Summer’s “Enough Is Enough,” no one in the audience seemed to object.
Atlanta was Streisand’s 10th stop on a 16-city North American tour that has drawn massive press attention, as much for the behavior of Streisand and her audiences as for the performances.
First it was the ticket prices, from $102 to $1,800 for a deluxe package with souvenirs, that raised eyebrows, though Streisand says she is donating profits to environmental causes. You could call it the Evergreen Tour.
Then on Oct. 9, at her Madison Square Garden concert in New York, a heckler harangued her for a skit that ridiculed President Bush. “Why don’t you shut the [expletive] up?” she reportedly barked. “If you can’t take a joke, why don’t you leave and get your money back?”
Streisand’s politics, of course, preceded her into the current tour. A liberal activist, she is a devoted Democrat who is said to have lounged in Lincoln’s bedroom during the Clinton administration.
The singer’s tour is scheduled to play seven more dates before concluding Nov. 20 in Los Angeles.
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By John Bougae
November 3, 2006 8:17 AM | Link to this
This is one of the worst reviews I have ever read. How about information about what this artist sang. What were the songs that she sang from Funny Girl and A Star Is Born? She sang some Arlen songs and some Sondheim songs. What are the names of these songs. Who cares that she ate fried chicken at South City Kitchen. How long did she play for? How many songs did she sing during the concert? What did she sing for encores? Wendall Brock the reviewer is more concerned about some incident about a tossed drink and the political banter than reviewing the actual music that was played during this concert. I suggest a stint in journalism school for this horrible reviewer.
By Harriet
November 3, 2006 8:21 AM | Link to this
Barbara was absolutely wonderful!!! What a class act.!! You forgot to mention in your review that the first place Barbara went to in her day in Atlanta was Fat Matt Rib Shack.. I don’t know why all those people out there say she is not a great singer. Her voice is flawless. Every song that she sang was so beautiful. To all those who have different political view than her and it bothers you, don’t go to her concerts. No one is making you go. Don’t ruin it for everyone else.. Barbara we love you…..
By Carol A Robinson
November 3, 2006 8:31 AM | Link to this
Really, it was an evening of happiness, harmony and excellent music. The comments made before me, while a bit testy, speak the truth. I and everyone around me had a wonderful time. Babs voice, talent and ability to work the room are not equaled by many. Fair is fair. She was genuienly touched by the crowd. Although her voice had a hint of hoarsness to it she came out for her third finale and sang to the crowd again. Who could ask for anything more, she gave her all.
By Eric
November 3, 2006 8:31 AM | Link to this
LMAO at a bunch of wealthy crackers, shelling out big bucks, to see a washed up, big mouth singer who is, also, the most overated director/actress in history.
By Dick Haining
November 3, 2006 8:36 AM | Link to this
How could you omit the FIRST place she mentioned that she ate: Fat Matt’s!?
By Dick Haining
November 3, 2006 8:36 AM | Link to this
How could you omit the FIRST place she mentioned that she ate: Fat Matt’s!?
By S.D.
November 3, 2006 8:41 AM | Link to this
What an amazing show. She was so gracious and elegant. I am a staunch Republican but she made a great point that there were no Democrats or Republicans last night only Americans. She also said Bush was a good sport for taking the humor towards him and that it was great we lived in a country that could make fun of their President.
An amazing night in Atlanta.
By Mark
November 3, 2006 8:47 AM | Link to this
STREISAND STILL LIKE BUTTAH in ATLANTA!
ACT 1
Funny Girl Broadway Overture Starting Here, Starting Now Down With Love The Way We Were Ma Premiere Chanson Evergreen (with Il Divo)
IL DIVO SET (3 songs)
Barbra Returns:
Come Rain Or Come Shine Funny Girl The Music That Makes Me Dance My Man People
ACT 2
Music Of The Night (with Il Divo) Carefully Taught/Children Will Listen An Unusual Way What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? Q+A (Ask Barbra) Bush Sketch Happy Days Are Here Again Have I Stayed Too Long At The Fair? A Cockeyed Optimist Somewhere (with Il Divo) My Shining Hour
Encores: 1 - Don’t Rain On My Parade (Broadway version reprise) 2 - Smile
By Karen
November 3, 2006 8:47 AM | Link to this
As the orchestra began very familiar melodies, I whispered to my daughter that’s the FUNNY GIRL overture. I remembered it so fondly from the time that first introduced me to the musical. I saw that movie 5 times as a girl. I didn’t expect the emotion I felt when Barbara’s head first appeared rising from the center stage circle. It was thrilling and I’m so glad I didn’t miss it. The concert was wonderful.
By John Reddien
November 3, 2006 8:47 AM | Link to this
Classy lady. Great preformance.
By John Reddien
November 3, 2006 8:48 AM | Link to this
Classy lady, great performance.
By Mark
November 3, 2006 8:50 AM | Link to this
ACT 1
Funny Girl Broadway (overture)
Starting Here, Starting Now
Down With Love
The Way We Were
Ma Premiere Chanson
Evergreen (with Il Divo)
IL DIVO SET
(a) Unchained Melody
(b) Unbreak My Heart
(c) My Way
Barbra Returns
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Funny Girl
The Music That Makes Me Dance
My Man
People
ACT 2
Music Of The Night
Carefully Taught/Children Will Listen An Unusual Way
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
Q+A Ask Barbra
Bush Sketch
Happy Days Are Here Again
Have I Stayed Too Long At The Fair?
A Cockeyed Optimist
Somewhere (with Il Divo)
My Shining Hour
Encores:
1: Don’t Rain On My Parade (Broadway version reprise)
2: Smile
By msteven
November 3, 2006 8:52 AM | Link to this
Have to agree with the first post. Would have been NICE to run a short list of the Songs she tore up. Did she visit each of decade of her hits..60s 70s 80s 90s? ie..People, On a Clear Day, Funny Girl(the song).The Way We Were.and several others so we who Couldnt Afford(speaking soley about myself: 1,800 for a package? of WHAT? What on Earth could be worth 1800 dollars for 2hours? and I am sure the 102 dollar cheap seats gave you a great view of the Monitor Screens. From where you sat how do you actually know it was Barbra LOL..more like a dot in black on the stage with a speck of blond top, moving occasionally across the stage(babs aint like Ross who constantly Moves, difference is Stresiand has the Pipes, Ross has the Glamour and stage Charisma. So if Stresiand has the Pipes then if your going to do a review, inform us who were not there, how well her voice Is at 64 and how outstanding the sound system was, her backup singers, band, lenght of set. The only thing mentioned was where she ate and warm southern hospitality response. All the other stuff about her run-in else where who cares? This is Atlanta, we could careless what happened in New York, Philly or wherever else..Yahoo and Google and the media press already Clearly Informed us fully of every mishap thus far the Babs have encounterd. Rehashing what happened in other cities was Wasted Space that could have been used for a reivew of her greatest hits and how well she can still perform them after all these years..again wasted space.., Poor Review..Grade F-
By Mark
November 3, 2006 8:53 AM | Link to this
Above I tried to post the song list with each on a new line, but this protocol doesn’t allow it. If someone at AJC can possibly take care of this for me, I’d appreciate it. The show was beautiful, as was Barbra and the audience, particularly in spirit and enthusiasm. Bravo!
By Alicia Goolsby
November 3, 2006 9:09 AM | Link to this
Seeing Streisand was the fulfillment of a lifelong desire. The journey she carried the audience through was timeless, just as the performer herself. A SUPERSTAR unlike any other. For three hours she was raw talent and a true gentlewoman. Thank you Ms Streisand. Next time, the ribs are on me!
By Sandy
November 3, 2006 9:09 AM | Link to this
A Dream Come True. Her voice is still amazingly pristine. She was so sweet and charming to the audience. I could’ve stayed all night at this Fair.
By Sandy
November 3, 2006 9:10 AM | Link to this
A Dream Come True. Her voice is still amazingly pristine. She was so sweet and charming to the audience. I could’ve stayed all night at this Fair.
By tom brumlik
November 3, 2006 9:12 AM | Link to this
BABS: You’re still one CLASS ACT! And the Pipes are still strong, Girl! Thanks for coming to Atlanta! You were finesse, elegance and perfection!
And thanks for bringing El DIVO along for the ride! Phenomenal voices all around!
Don’t make it another 40 years before returing!!!! We miss you already!
Congrats! And many blessings to you along the way!
By Stinky Sullivan
November 3, 2006 9:13 AM | Link to this
Ha! A club for exclusive, limousine liberals listening to their number one, no-talent cheerleader. I wonder if she also called the troops “stupid”? This sorry sap wouldn’t know about sacrifice or serving her country because she’s ridden on the back of brave patriots who have.
sS
By Janine
November 3, 2006 9:31 AM | Link to this
Eric@8:31 and Stinky@9:13...You have to be way to young to appreciate the face that at 64 years old Streisand still mesmerizes her audience, commands outrageous prices and fan loyalty! ANd you , too, Wendell!! Your review was so lacking in information and certainly did not convey the essence of the performance. At 64 years old, Streisand is fabulous. Can you even imagine an individual performer [as opposed to a group] whose popularity has endured and who could command such prices and loyalty regardless of his/her politics?? Sinatra is the only one we could think of. Wendell you need to re-do and revise your review and have it edited by someone who recognizes the unique enduring quality of Streisand. Your perception of the rapport with her fans/audience …the so-called “shmaltz” you refer to …is an integral part of her appeal.
By Patty B
November 3, 2006 9:34 AM | Link to this
I have been a fan of Barbra’s since I was a child. Never did I expect to have an opportunity to experience her in concert. It was magical! She is a wonderful performer and appeared extremely relaxed with the audience (even when she leaned on a railing and it broke). The evening will remain ‘one of those moments you remember all your life. ’ LOVE YOU BABS!
By Bree
November 3, 2006 9:42 AM | Link to this
Unfortunately, we were in the nose bleed section, but it didn’t matter. Barbra was awesome! Best performer in history! You ROCK Babs!!!!
By Dave
November 3, 2006 9:43 AM | Link to this
Hey Stinky Sullivan! With your sour attitude I see why they call you stinky.
By Thomas Hicks
November 3, 2006 9:47 AM | Link to this
The concert was wonderful. It was an elegant evening with a still incomparable talent. Barbra’s voice is still an instrument to marvel at and she is gracious and funny, the consumate entertainer.
The song selection presented most of the hits we expected. A personal favorite that was missing was “On A Clear Day”.
The staging was pretty ordinary but the lighting was off the chart! I’m glad I had the opportunity to spend the evening with a legend.
GREAT SHOW!
By Blessed One
November 3, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this
SK, The comments you made about Whitney Houston and the Katrina survivors were completely uncalled for. Your hatred of African Americans is obvious, but you can leave us out of this conversation. Whitney is definitely not ghetto. She is indeed a drug addict, but is now getting the help she needs. Some of my relatives lost everything they had in Hurricane Katrina, and they are still struggling to put their lives in order over one year later. Be thankful that you can afford the tickets to see Barabara Streisand, but please don’t look down on others who can’t or have no desire to. Besides, you don’t know what God has in store for you. Just because you have money, good health, and a roof over your head today doesn’t mean you’ll have it tomorrow.
By scott
November 3, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this
I cannot tolerate her. But, that said, I’ll bet it was a wonderful show. The talent cannot be denied. However, the cost of the tickets strikes me as more than a little outrageous.
By Mary C.
November 3, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this
What a wonderful concert. Barbra still has the voice of a lifetime. She fills the concert hall and ones heart with the memories and the true greatness of a real artist. It was a thrill of a lifetime to be in this areana to experience the music and the warmth of the fans gathered together to share the nigt.
By Allison
November 3, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this
Oh my, I have waited “38” years to see this magnificent woman. Like many fans once I saw”Funny Girl” I became a fan forever. Barbra’s performance was everything one could ask for plus a whole lot more. From singing with Divo to the adorable skit with “Prez Bush”. What an awesome feeling I had when I saw her coming back yet one more time to sing “Smile”.
I have always felt honored to share my birthday with the one and only Barbra Streisand. April 24th is a wonderful day
I would like to say to Stinky Sullivan, what planted are you from? No talented my eye. What comes out of your mouth when you sing?
By Lysistrata Speaks
November 3, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this
Black people don’t like Barbra. They don’t “get” her. There were no poor black ghetto people at the show. Odd for a Democrat not to cater to a diverse audience. Unless you count the hordes of gay “men.” Ancient dowagers completed the audience. And, what a gay review: the simple sheath revealed a zaftig Streisand. Man, is that a totally gay review.
By dottie
November 3, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this
Yes, Barbra has a grand voice and can belt out a tune. However, I felt she was a tad bored giving her performance and her song selection reflected that - seemingly same tempo, same range - sort of like a glorified lounge singer with excellent sound equipment. While the majority of the crowd got what they were expecting - all of her hits from years gone by - wouldn’t it have been nice to have picked up the tempo and gotten in some tunes a bit more jazzed up. Also, I thought Barbra would have placed more emphasis on more than two complete change of costumes!
By Dana
November 3, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this
Don’t you think all that money would be better spent on the poor and homeless. I just feel all that money could have went to do so much more then 1 night of entertainment. Shame.
By Amy
November 3, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this
Thanks Barbara for including Atlanta on your tour. What a special evening you gave us! And, it was so great to see you relaxed, happy, and easy going. Having been a fan for 35 years of both your music, acting, and directing career (I had the incredible opportunity to watch you direct during the filming of The Prince of Tides in Beufort, S.C.), it was great to have an evening to see and hear you and revisit through memory, some of the milemarkers of my life and those parts of your life journey that you have shared with us. All the Best!
By Cathy
November 3, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this
My life has been forever changed after last night’s show. I have waited all my life to see this great artist perform and she did not disappoint. I was even able to get tickets for my parents on the floor so they could see her close and personal. Although a bit hoarse, she still had such a beautiful and elegant voice. I am so grateful I was able to attend and will remember this event forever. Thank you, Barbra.
By Al
November 3, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this
BTW,when this review was written up, you left out a very important part of what she said to the “mock” President Bush about selling Canada..She asked, “Then where would people but their “DISCOUNTED” presciptions from?” That was the point..”discounted”
By norcrossx
November 3, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this
Make sure you check http://www.barbrastreisand.com/statements.html, this is one of the funniest websites I have ever seen!
By Harold
November 3, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this
Seeing the legendary Streisand last night was a dream come true, and a night I’ll never forget. The AJC review seemed to have been written by a high schooler or college journalism student. To Dana, a huge portion of the proceeds from those ticket prices is going to charities, so it wasn’t a “shame” to pay it. Check your facts before you pass judgement. The only shame belongs to our president and our government if we have homeless people. And to Lysistrata, obviously Black people do “get” Barbra, because there were a great many of them there last night—and I’m not talking about Security. I’d say at least 5% of the audience was Black. You don’t speak for the Black community.
By Debbie
November 3, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this
Barbra’s concert was everything I was hoping for and more. Her work was precision, passionate, elegant, funny, and genuine. I am humbled and proud to have had the opportunity to witness this piece of history. Thank you, Barbra, for a wonderful evening. You are one individual I would truly like to meet prior to departing this Earth. I promise to have some buutermilk fried chicken! Thank you for your continued devotion to our wonderful home, EARTH! Bless you….
By A
November 3, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this
I truly enjoyed Barbara last night. Yes, I am African-American, Female, under forty, Democrat and Heterosexual. The lady gave a great performance. The voice was great. The tongue in cheek humor was good. I truly appreciate a great singer so other should stop trying to classify and label what an African-American finds entertaining. She gave a great concert.
By Mikey
November 3, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this
The comments before me are all predictable and expected. As for pricing, from day one, many,many years ago, a night out at either the Theatre, or a Concert, or even the Opera have always been pricey, and have been considered a special night out. Buying those tickets is an elective choice, and people that want those tickets will usually find a way to get them, and usually won’t complain about their costs. I’m positive that everfyone who attended the Streisand Concert was not wealthy. Many saved to attend, and those same people would do it again. As far as styles of reviews go, each is an entity unto itself because each of us percieves things in our own way. There will always be the folks that are happy, or conversely unhappy, and there will always be that cross section of the population that is so angry at life in general that they find any and every platform available to them as a soap box to stand on and shout out their moans and groans about whatever their particular sore spot is about.
Whether it be racial issues, or issues of groups of specific sexual orientation (that means gay groups,) or economic, or religious groups or issues, they have no place here.
I can assure you that most crative artists and the audiences that follow them, usually just enjoy whatever talent the artist is offering them for that talent itself, and couldn’t care less at the thought of this artists work about any social or political issue.
People usually attend events for quite simply what the event offers them for their dollar. In this case it was entertainment, and most of the people that attended this concert enjoyed it immensely, and will save for the next concert made available to them, simply because they enjoy this sort of thing.
By Le Croc
November 3, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this
Ha! That “black” comment was sure to elicit an angry reaction from a dumb sucker. Guess you didn’t the read the other blog, in which an African-American woman said she did not “get” Streisand and that Barbra must appeal only to old rich white people. So, you see, it’s a-ok for a black person to say black people don’t “get” Barbra, but when a white person repeats it, then it’s just reprehensible. Thanks for stumbling into the trap, R-tard.
By Gary
November 3, 2006 1:05 PM | Link to this
What an outstanding concert! Her singing voice was truly remarkable and the easygoing exchange of energy with the audience made the experience superlative. How anyone could doubt she is the greatest singer of our time mystifies me. The only pain I felt was knowing this taste of heaven would eventually end!
By Katherine
November 3, 2006 1:20 PM | Link to this
Did anyone else notice that Barbra was reading off of a teleprompter the whole time???? She had no idea what restaurants she went to…she was reading a script!!! Il Divo didn’t use them…why does a performer who has been doing this so long need to have something telling her what to say?? Other than that and the politics, the singing was fantastic!
By Doyle
November 3, 2006 1:21 PM | Link to this
She touched me, Oh she touched me And suddenly…. nothing,nothing,nothing will be the same. My 38 year affair continues…. Thanks Barbra.
By Janine
November 3, 2006 1:28 PM | Link to this
Dana@10:35That’s what so great about the USA….you are free to spend your money any way you want to..IT’S YOURS!!! And couldn’t you apply that same though every time someone spends money on any luxury, whether it be a nice outfit, shoes, engagement ring, house….???? Yours is Not a legitimate complaint…
By Steve
November 3, 2006 1:29 PM | Link to this
I didn’t go to the concert, but I’ve watched clips of her other stops (Boston/Montreal/NYC) on youtube.com. She doesn’t sound nearly as clear as her ‘94 concert - her range is narrower, and call me annoying - but her voice sounds husky and deep. If you listen to her live performances up to about the mid to late 80s, she sounds fantastic and has that clear, soaring voice. Now? She sounds like she’s lost her voice. I know, she’s 64 and she sings great for that age, but to pay $500 for tickets when you can rent buy a concert cd for $20?
By LHP
November 3, 2006 1:30 PM | Link to this
Dana, you just proved that free money does not help much to those who do not want to be helped. Our high taxes have gone to education and your writing shows you did not take advantage of something so valuable given to you for free. The money would have been better spent (not would be better spent). Money could not have went; could have gone. Much more then is also incorrect; it is much more than……..
By Dean
November 3, 2006 1:59 PM | Link to this
The concert was wonderful - except for the first 30 minutes. That time was a disappointment not because of the performance of Streisand (incredible), but the behaviour of the two people behind me. These two young women engaged in loud conversation all through the overture and continued to talk when Streisand appeared and began to sing! How could anyone be so rude and inconsiderate to think that they could behave that badly in public? I finally asked them to please stop talking - so they began whispering behind their hands. That worked, because I and the other people around them could enjoy the music without their commentary. Unfortunately, within a few minutes, they were back to talking loudly again. So I turned and glared at them in disbelief. The one behind me belligerently asked if I had a problem. I told them they were being rude, to which the other one replied that I was being rude. I pointed out they wouldn’t stop talking. Some minutes later, one of them loudly announced that they should go find seats closer to the stage, and they left. From then on, the concert was perfect. I just still have trouble understanding why supposed “grown-ups” would be so oblivious and inconsiderate to other people that they would behave like that. They could have stayed home and listened to CDs and talked all they wanted, instead of ruining the music for others. Those tickets cost too much and a Streisand concert is too rare to be subjected to other people’s conversation. But, even with those two selfish, angry “children”, I wouldn’t have missed the concert for anything.
By Jackson Brown
November 3, 2006 1:59 PM | Link to this
I noticed the teleprompter, and I’d bet the cost of two Barbara tix that she didn’t go any of those restaurants that she mentioned. My guess is she had her people find the names of some local joints to plug into a script that they use for each show.
By VW
November 3, 2006 2:09 PM | Link to this
Funny comments. I’m surprised by those who have something harsh to say when they didn’t even attend the concert. Isn’t this blog about last night’s show? Yes, I had $100 seats and Barbra did look tiny, but it was amazing to see a living legend in concert. She is clearly getting laryngitis but she seemed to be trying hard to sing her best and truly entertain the crowd. About the teleprompter—the show went on for over 2 hours and she IS 64. People 20 years younger than her could use some help in a show that long. The Bush skit was funnier than I expected and I guess the offended people didn’t come to this show. Ultimately it was the chance of a lifetime to see an amazing talent and she did not disappoint.
By Steve
November 3, 2006 2:17 PM | Link to this
Again, as a fan of her youthful sound - listening to her on youtube, I’m amazed she can still sing well at 64, but there clearly is a marked deterioration of her vocal quality, tone, and range. For a $700 ticket - I think i’d be disappointed. $100? Ok, fine.
By Steve
November 3, 2006 2:29 PM | Link to this
THIS is the Babs I would have loved to have seen - probably one of her best live vocal performances (1975):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=n-KPGh3wysw
By Debbie
November 3, 2006 4:23 PM | Link to this
A friendly FYI…….the teleprompters allow us to see Barbra in the concert arena. It is well documented that live performances made her very nervous, but by utilizing the teleprompters, we are allowed to see this amazing talent. The individual speaking negatively about the prompters, please just go get a life and allow those of us who recognize and appreciate talent, enjoy her without being so rudely judged by you. How shameful…….
By Tom Buffer
November 6, 2006 9:08 AM | Link to this
I can’t understand how people will pay exorberant ticket prices to see someone sing (and spew their political rantings). For the cost of a pair of tickets someone can pick up the singer’s entire collection of CDs along with a mini-system. And the last thing I’d want to hear from an entertainer is their two-cents worth of political opinion, especially at the ticket prices these pompous people charge.
By I don't get it
November 6, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this
I just don’t get it I guess. She is a good singer, but she doesn’t play anything. She plays the same set night after night so there is no chance at hitting some magical improc moments. I just don’t get the reactions people have to a lounge singer. The way people are acting like this was some spiritual awakening, you would think that they had seen Jerry Garcia.