| 1quen_fan 12.03.2005 19:10 |
A. Paul Rodgers B. George Micheal I prefer George Micheal. What do the rest of you think? |
| FriedChicken 12.03.2005 19:16 |
Paul ofcourse. George is a great singer. But I doubt he can handle songs like Hammer to Fall |
| Lady Cool Cat 12.03.2005 19:19 |
I prefer Michael!! I really don't like the idea of Paul trying to replace Freddie! Who does he think he is, eh? He's copying all these moves Freddie did on stage! |
| FriedChicken 12.03.2005 19:22 |
WTF? Paul did those moves when Queen didn't exist! If anyone is copying it's Freddie |
| 1quen_fan 12.03.2005 19:33 |
Lady Cool Cat wrote: I prefer Michael!! I really don't like the idea of Paul trying to replace Freddie! Who does he think he is, eh? He's copying all these moves Freddie did on stage!yeah it looks like he trying to copy Freddie steps. |
| Daburcor? 12.03.2005 19:55 |
Both are good singers, But I'd go for George ANY day. Not that I think Paul will do a bad job though! |
| Lady Cool Cat 12.03.2005 21:13 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: WTF? Paul did those moves when Queen didn't exist! If anyone is copying it's FreddieOMG! No, it's not! Ok, fine, no-one's copying nyone, but Freddie did it better! |
| deleted user 12.03.2005 21:19 |
So it'd be alright if George Michael copied Freddie's "moves"? |
| 1quen_fan 12.03.2005 22:04 |
Can we please just hear your opionion on who would be the best lead signer for the Queen Tour of 2005? |
| IlColosso 12.03.2005 22:17 |
ELTON JOHN!!.... D'oh! |
| Daburcor? 13.03.2005 01:56 |
<font color=purple>Miss James wrote: So it'd be alright if George Michael copied Freddie's "moves"?Uhhh... Yeah! Where have YOU been? Sometimes you can be so thick headed... ;) |
| Hankster 13.03.2005 04:17 |
oohh ... noooooo! when does...the...hurting ...stop d*mn; we've had these kind of topics a thousand times allready.. but .. ehm .. I would go for Paul :P |
| Fairy 13.03.2005 04:46 |
I think Roger and Brian should sing. They could handle a show without any outsider's help. I think George Michael's voice sometimes can get close to Freddie's (sometimes!). But since nobody can replace him, then why even try? Roger and Brian did it great with Queen songs, and with "No one but you". I hate to think they're going on tour with someone, anyone, trying to impersonate Freddie, though of course they'll deny it. Give me a new Queen album with some creativity! Fairy Queen |
| hcrvelin 13.03.2005 05:38 |
I think both Brian and Roger are too old to manage to sing alone whole concert. Besides, their voice is not really category of Freddie, Paul, Michael and many other singers. So, I would prefer if they would stick to the drums, guitars and backing vocals - what they do the best. I think they are well aware of that too. However, I would love to hear some Bri and Rog solo stuff also on concert (at least one or two songs if possible). I really don't know who would be better, Paul or Michael. We heard Michael on Tribute and Paul on HoF and from those few bits I can't really decide. No matter who would be decided, the song list for tour then would need to be adjusted to him. Freddie knew how to interpret those songs - simply because he was involved in process of creating and recording them. For someone else to do it he/she either needs to copy it as it was (that would be BAD move) or add something own in that, but keeping song familiar to the audience. List of songs for Paul and Michael would probably not be the same. Same applies to any other potential singer. (I always wanted to hear Tina Turner live performance of Don't Stop Me Now as I think that song fits her). |
| deleted user 13.03.2005 07:38 |
Paul Rodgers isn't trying to replace Freddie. He's just filling in for him while he's away. ;-) |
| robbosmith 13.03.2005 08:07 |
I dont think Paul Rodgers would be alowed to just attempt to replace Freddie in some tacky queen tribute way simply because Brian and Rodger loved Freddie as much as anyone. They want PR to be just another unique singer. i also dont think Brian and rodger have, or have ever had, a massive vocal rnage - surely needed to sing queen songs. Therefore an outsider is a must for this tour. I dont know a lot about PR, i'll probably end up being a fan after i see them in hyde park, but i hear he has similar qualities to Freddie, i say support the boys and i rekon they'll sound awsome. |
| queen_forever_87 13.03.2005 10:25 |
I've seen the Hall of Fame bit from Paul Rodgers.... and also I've heard Somebody to love with George Michael singing.... After listening to both.... I definetely prefer George Michael! That's all I'm going to say about it... |
| JohnC 13.03.2005 11:26 |
No one. Queen is dead, I've said it, and will continue. That's my opinion and I don't deserve to be bitched. (Understand Linda?) |
| deleted user 13.03.2005 11:33 |
No no, everyone one deserves their opinion, only that i sort of have to disagree with you, Queen is not dead, ashame to say it but only Freddie, the lead singer is dead, Queen lives on and always will in everyones hearts, if Queen were dead then they wudnt continue to use Queen as their name at gigs such as 46664, and wud not be featured with bands, e,g, 5ive and Queen, Robbie Williams and Queen etc, but i agree that no one can or will Replace Freddie, he was one of a kind and will NEVER be replaced! |
| deleted user 13.03.2005 11:43 |
i would prefer noone people are taking this to seriously and have to understand that this isn't queen!!! it's pual rogers with two members of queen preforming the queen music!!! |
| k01olnug 13.03.2005 14:52 |
paul rodgers, can you imagine george michael taking on the more rock songs like hammer to fall,headlong e.t.c. |
| deleted user 13.03.2005 16:58 |
"Uhhh... Yeah! Where have YOU been? Sometimes you can be so thick headed... ;)" - I like to call it me being reasonable, thank you very much! ;^) I like George Michael, but I really think he is too "pop" to sing Queen. Might just be me, though. |
| Daburcor? 13.03.2005 19:07 |
Ah, Reasonable... Fair enough! Are you doing well Manda? It's been a while since we've spoken! |
| 1quen_fan 13.03.2005 19:28 |
queen 2 wrote: i would prefer noone people are taking this to seriously and have to understand that this isn't queen!!! it's pual rogers with two members of queen preforming the queen music!!!Yes but it's the closest thing we are going to get to Queen. For all we know it may be the last time they go on tour. |
| akindofmagic 13.03.2005 22:48 |
Robbie |
| GreatKingSam 14.03.2005 11:00 |
Matt Bellamy he may not talk to the croud much, be he can have them hanging on his every movement with silence in a way that Freddie could with conversation. plus, think of the piano Matt could put into Queen songs.... |
| Fenderek 14.03.2005 11:22 |
It's perfect with Rodgers- it couldn't have been better. |
| doremi 14.03.2005 12:20 |
Fairy wrote: I think Roger and Brian should sing. They could handle a show without any outsider's help. I think George Michael's voice sometimes can get close to Freddie's (sometimes!). But since nobody can replace him, then why even try? Roger and Brian did it great with Queen songs, and with "No one but you". I hate to think they're going on tour with someone, anyone, trying to impersonate Freddie, though of course they'll deny it. Give me a new Queen album with some creativity! Fairy QueenThis would be my preference...I agree that I would rather that Brian and Roger go and continue Queen, singing themselves. I adore "No One But You" and "Let Me Live", but if any artist ever..tried or attempted to at least sing..with Queen..not as a part of Queen,... the Only candidate I would halfway be pleased with, would Only be George Michael. While I agree NOone can ever replace or fill Freddie's legendary talents, and while George Michael can't handle the entire vocal range required of all of Queen's song repetoire, I am very pleased with what he did at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert and I must say I adore both of his versions of "Somebody To Love" and his duet with Lisa Stansfield on "These Are The Days Of Our Lives". I never could think of anyone except George Michael who at least does some justice and class to..some of Queen's song list. With the exception of George Michael, and even then I would not be 100% happy with him, I want Roger and Brian to take on the lead vocals. They would do great. And I also love their solo work too! Come on Brian & Roger...we have faith in you guys!!!! Cheer Cheer Rah Rah!!!! |
| Fairy 14.03.2005 13:11 |
Arlene, I'm so happy there's someone who feels the same as I do!!!!!! I agree with every word you said. I too think George Michael did incredibly well. I was very much undecided if I should or should not go see the Queen PR concert. I finally decided not to go...I'm afraid that would have totally depressed me. Still I know I'll miss much. Love Fairy Queen |
| doremi 14.03.2005 14:18 |
You got me on this too. I desperately want the Queen tour to come to the USA, but...only so I can see Brian and Roger as I have NEVER seen Queen live as they stopped touring here by the time I was old enough to go to concerts. I have seen Paul Rodgers live here and to be honest, for what he did, he was quite enjoyable, but so was the act he opened for, Steve Miller, but I'm not a fan of either and you couldn't pay me to buy any of their records. Also, the only reason I saw Paul Rodgers and the other act on the bill, Steve Miller, was I won the tickets at a record store and when I entered, my friend even said, why in the hell did you enter, you hate both those artists and I said... Cause I like to win free stuff, and it's still fun to attend a free concert. But I Hate the idea of Paul Rodgers singing lead with Queen. And yes I am being open minded and objective. I listened to all of his performances with Brian & Roger on the Capitol Gold Interview. I mean he is a capable singer, he has stage prescence, I mean hell he did front Bad Compnay & Free and I ....like..some of their stuff. But here in the USA we have a saying, you can eat Mac & Cheese (macaroni & Cheese), or lobster. Well Paul is mac & cheese, and I like mac & cheese, it's ok. But any member of Queen, and of course, Freddie are not just lobster, .... dears....they are Pheasant under the finest crystal glass with Dom Perignon Champagne. If they tour the USA...I will go...only to see Brian & Roger....and I'll be thinking of Freddie and John. |
| Fairy 14.03.2005 15:01 |
Arlene, you're so right about Mac and Cheese! I guess I'm just being too emotional about this. I'm one of those fans who loves Queen as a band but whose bond to them is almost exclusively for Freddie. I have some doubts as to whether my decision not to go was right, only because by being at their concert I could sing along all their songs with thousands of fans, and celebrate Freddie. Seeing Brian and Roger would be added value, but so sad to see someone else replace him. That's why I hoped they'd tour alone...Or at least that they would go on with different projects. Could you perhaps give me the link to the Capitol Gold Interview where I could hear PR sing with Roger and Brian? Thanks! And BTW: free stuff is always good! LOL Fairy Queen, Italy |
| Killer_fan_Mexico14 14.03.2005 16:34 |
George Michael, I like when he sung Somebody to love in Freddie´s Tribute concert. |
| doremi 14.03.2005 19:09 |
the link to the capitol Gold Interview is link, then click on the word multimedia, then click on the 1st mp3 that's about 27 mintes long. By the way when Paul sings he is good mac & cheese like I said. But I totally agree with you that above all, Freddie is my main love, devotion, and link to Queen and this is breaking my heart....I just wish Brian & Roger would go and do it themselves...and even then..it would not be the same, plus I miss John too... I miss Freddie and my Pheasant under glass with Dom Perignon!!!! |
| maxpower 14.03.2005 19:21 |
paul rodgers over george michael.. but george did great back in 1992 on "somebody to love" but he's rubbish now |
| doremi 14.03.2005 19:50 |
yeah and what has Paul Rodgers been doing here in the USA for over a decade....I've followed his career here...the has been 3rd tier golden oldie circuit of small clubs, state fairs, super small amphitheaters....a record dela with I think some super mini obscure independent label, covering other people's songs...give me a break.... Paul should be kissing Brian & Roger's a** because his career took a split second quantum leap from the pit of has been nowheresville to selling out stadiums across Europe and Covers of Press/Magazines when they asked him to come on the Queen Reunion Tour. |
| 4freddie 14.03.2005 22:42 |
Well lets see I think George is ok but He doesn't have the balls that Freddie had...I mean it also has to be in your face rock and roll! I like the singer from "Queen For a Day" a few of these links are only good for a week or two though drag copy and paste into browser. Best friend recorded w/some lyric change link get down make love with lyrics link under pressure live link link link link |
| RohemianBapsody 15.03.2005 02:56 |
I would prefer Paul Rodgers to anyone as this is the only reason Brian and Roger are touring again. |
| Fairy 15.03.2005 04:13 |
Thanks so much for the link, Arlene! I heard "We are the champions" sung by PR and it almost made me sick...He's certainly a good singer but it just doesn't feel right. Brian said Freddie's Mom agrees with this tour, and this is a plus. It certainly would be great to hear such good music, like a second Freddie tribute, perhaps. Maybe I'm just too emotional about this. Fairy Queen |
| merc 15.03.2005 05:43 |
Although i think it's cool that Brian and Roger are still keen on touring and keeping the whole thing alive (or part of it), who they should get to sing (if anyone) is kind of a tough question. Lets face it, Freddie was and still is the first person most people think of when they think of 'Queen.' So whoever they pick is bound to piss some people off. Maybe John took the right choice to bail when he did...to call it quits to avoid all this kind of stuff down the track. Then again, it would have been awesome to see him team up with ONLY Brian and Rodger just for this tour and to see just those three perform by themselves, with NO stand in singer. It seems a bit odd to say the tour involves 'Queen' and Paul Rodgers seeing as Queen are now half of what they used to be, literally. And its a damn big half that's no longer there. But good on Brian and Rodger for doing what they are...they were both a big part of Queen. Remember... I'm not trying to start an argument here, merely stating my own opinion! |
| Fairy 15.03.2005 07:58 |
Merc, I perfectly agree with you. They are great artists and they should tour if that's what they want to do. It just freaks me out to hear someone else sing the old songs...I don't read a lot of fan magazines and stuff...What does John think of all this? Did he retire because he doesn't like the idea of touring without Freddie, or for other reasons? Thanks Fairy Queen |
| pirrakitas 15.03.2005 08:20 |
Paul Rodgers definitely! Robbie Williams and George Michael would had been Freddie replacements, Paul is not, he is a classic rock performer and a hero of Brian (and maybe Roger). I see this reunion as an Smile more than a Queen reunion, and being myself a fan of the "Smile" part of Queen, I am absolutely thrilled by that! Expect a hard rock concert, harder than any previous Queen gig. |
| jamesB 15.03.2005 09:29 |
Def. Paul Rogers - Queen for me were first and formost a rock band, so I much prefer to have a talented rock singer guesting with the band, rather than somebody more pop or soul orientated. I suppose it depends greatly on your take on Queen. Rock or po/soul. Remember folks nobody is replacing Freddie so the songs will sound different with PR. It would of been easy for the band to hire a Freddie impersonator such as that guy who won stars in their eyes. |
| We Are The Champions 15.03.2005 09:45 |
Paul Rodgers is the best choice by far!! He's a rocker in the true sense and will bring his distinctive style to the Queen catalogue. As has been said many times, he is not replacing Freddie. George Michael and Robbie Williams are unsuitable and probably too pop orientated to carry off the job of singing Queens rock style numbers. Robbies's cover of WWRY is crap!! Paul is the same generation as Brian & Roger and has been around since late 60's, early 70's. Was making and singing classic rock before Robbie was born and when George Michael was in nappies(diapers). Just enjoy the tour and look forward to some great rock'n'roll. I love Paul Rodgers as well as Queen so it's a double treat for me and personally can't wait to see them in May!! |
| Fenderek 15.03.2005 11:42 |
Also Robbie said that it would be great to sing with Brian and Roger BACKING him- well... Backing? Same probably goes for George- would they include his solo stuff in the show as well? Please... Funny enough- some of those who didn't like the idea of those shows saying "it's only for money" would rather see it with Robbie or George Michael. Now that wouldn't be for money, surely... |
| doremi 15.03.2005 13:33 |
merc wrote: Although i think it's cool that Brian and Roger are still keen on touring and keeping the whole thing alive (or part of it), who they should get to sing (if anyone) is kind of a tough question. Lets face it, Freddie was and still is the first person most people think of when they think of 'Queen.' So whoever they pick is bound to piss some people off. Maybe John took the right choice to bail when he did...to call it quits to avoid all this kind of stuff down the track. Then again, it would have been awesome to see him team up with ONLY Brian and Rodger just for this tour and to see just those three perform by themselves, with NO stand in singer. It seems a bit odd to say the tour involves 'Queen' and Paul Rodgers seeing as Queen are now half of what they used to be, literally. And its a damn big half that's no longer there. But good on Brian and Rodger for doing what they are...they were both a big part of Queen. Remember... I'm not trying to start an argument here, merely stating my own opinion!I still agree 100% with what you said (see my posts I said this too). I love when Brian, Roger, & John did "No One But You" and "Let Me Live". And I would rather hear Brian & Roger perform their solo repetoire, than some stand in singer such as Paul Rodgers hawk his catalog. Brian & Roger...and yes John would have been the only ideal...of a Queen tour without Freddie. I really don't think they give enough credit to their fans in how much we love and appreciate and would have flocked to a Queen tour with ONLY the Original members of Queen and all of their talents.... |
| doremi 15.03.2005 13:55 |
Fairy wrote: Merc, I perfectly agree with you. They are great artists and they should tour if that's what they want to do. It just freaks me out to hear someone else sing the old songs...I don't read a lot of fan magazines and stuff...What does John think of all this? Did he retire because he doesn't like the idea of touring without Freddie, or for other reasons? Thanks Fairy QueenJohn from what I have heard has always taken things quite personally with Freddie's passing and I feel that he feels that without Freddie in Queen, John (and I personally applaud John's deep loyalty and devotion to Freddie)... John lost his professional/musical soulmate and so John is steadfastly against any Queen Reunion that has ANY non Queen Original member fronting or even guesting with the band. THAT is why he retired. Flat Out. Not because of the stress as some have said. Quite the opposite, I hear John thrived from working with Queen and also feels lost without Queen and his bandmates. I have a quote of John's from I believe a few years ago that was just republished in the 1/20/2005 Sunday Mail Newspaper in an article about John's loss of musical direction after Freddie's passing and John's distancing himself from the Queen current tour and goings on. The article's writer Wendy Leigh & Adam Luck say quote "His (John's) only comment on the thought of Queen reforming came when it was suggested that Robbie Williams might fill Mercury's shoes." quote from John "I don't want to be nasty, but Robbie Williams is no Freddie Mercury. Freddie can never be replaced..and certainly not by him." |
| doremi 15.03.2005 14:04 |
more qoutes from the same 1/30/05 Sunday Mail article, about John.... quote "Freddie's deaht affected him badly." says Deacon's college friend and musical collaborator, Robert Ahwai. "Maybe he thought Freddie was..the band, so what's the point?" quote from the article's writers, "While May and Taylor rushed to pay tribute to Mercury, Deacon didn't approve of the hype surrounding his (Freddie's) death and avoided speaking in public." |
| Fairy 15.03.2005 15:05 |
Thanks so much, Arlene. I can understand John's view so well. I feel the same way. I don't blame RT and BM for touring...It just doesn't feel right to me. Something feels wrong. If I was able to take things less seriously I know I could go to the concert and have so much fun! But yes, I guess it all depends on the way we see Queen: for many it's a great rock band, for others it's just Freddie, more as a spiritual bond than just the music and shows. If it was only the 3 Queen originals it wouldn't make me feel so bad because they have all the rights in the world to sing Queen songs which after all are also their songs! Fairy Queen |
| The Stealer 15.03.2005 17:11 |
Hands down- Paul Rodgers. A year ago Brian wanted nothing to do with touring. There is something special, a spark, an epiphany that occured between the PR and Bri..that now, thank goodness we have tour to hear some great live music! Now Brian is really excited about this and it's great to see him exicted. I hope it's loud, I hope it hard, and I know I will have good time! I am going with an open mind and to be entertained- which in my past experiences on brian and roger solo efforts and one off items- they have not failed to deliver the goods. And yes please come to the USA so Arlene and everyone else can have a great time with boys as well. |
| doremi 15.03.2005 17:32 |
Compliance Queen wrote: Hands down- Paul Rodgers. A year ago Brian wanted nothing to do with touring. There is something special, a spark, an epiphany that occured between the PR and Bri..that now, thank goodness we have tour to hear some great live music! Now Brian is really excited about this and it's great to see him exicted. I hope it's loud, I hope it hard, and I know I will have good time! I am going with an open mind and to be entertained- which in my past experiences on brian and roger solo efforts and one off items- they have not failed to deliver the goods. And yes please come to the USA so Arlene and everyone else can have a great time with boys as well.Thank you!! I do want to rock with my Boys!!!! But seriously, I am very surprised (in a bad way)to hear your thoughts that Brian's & Roger's solo efforts and one off items "failed to deliver the goods". Strange. I would have thought that they would have ripped the roof off the house. I am interested in hearing from you about some of their solo gigs that you've seen and what you thought was lacking in their performances. I know I just said this..but I am really confounded that their solo efforts would be lackluster. |
| doremi 15.03.2005 17:35 |
Woops...I missed where you said they have NOT failed to deliver the goods.... |