U.K. Tour! - Michael Bolton2024-03-29T14:35:53Zhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/forum/topics/u-k-tour?commentId=4960343%3AComment%3A356543&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLOVED catching up with all th…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-17:4960343:Comment:3568672015-10-17T08:34:44.912Zsylvia doughtyhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/sylviadoughty346
<p>LOVED catching up with all the "music gossip"....great !!! :) You took me back Joo, days of Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden and unfortunately I don't listen to them way I used to and one group you forgot who I always thought were fantastic and still do are Whitesnake. Happy listening to all the MUSIC folks !!! :) I'm away to catch up on Bolton and see what he is up to today !!! LOL Remember the Lottery tonight folks....buy your tickets !!! LOL</p>
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<p>LOVED catching up with all the "music gossip"....great !!! :) You took me back Joo, days of Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden and unfortunately I don't listen to them way I used to and one group you forgot who I always thought were fantastic and still do are Whitesnake. Happy listening to all the MUSIC folks !!! :) I'm away to catch up on Bolton and see what he is up to today !!! LOL Remember the Lottery tonight folks....buy your tickets !!! LOL</p>
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<p>Sylvia Your wee Scottish friend.</p>
<p>27</p> Hi Joo, wow, you seem as chat…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-17:4960343:Comment:3567202015-10-17T01:52:38.662Zsylvie boisverthttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/sylvieboisvert
<p>Hi Joo, wow, you seem as chatty as I am! lol To answer your question, I discovered Michael on the radio, on the “American Top 40” show when I first heard “When I’m back on my feet again”. His voice seemed to reach out of the radio and he sang those lyrics with his entire soul. I wanted that song (from “Soul provider”) but my husband bought me the wrong tape, so I learned to discover his voice and how he connected so deeply with what he was singing: I just fell in love! :D Michael took a big…</p>
<p>Hi Joo, wow, you seem as chatty as I am! lol To answer your question, I discovered Michael on the radio, on the “American Top 40” show when I first heard “When I’m back on my feet again”. His voice seemed to reach out of the radio and he sang those lyrics with his entire soul. I wanted that song (from “Soul provider”) but my husband bought me the wrong tape, so I learned to discover his voice and how he connected so deeply with what he was singing: I just fell in love! :D Michael took a big leap of faith with the “Jack Sparrow” video and it paid off big time. Joo, you and I could talk about music for months I think... :D I get my music from all over, but I’m a big YouTube enthusiast and I borrow a lot from my library. You sound just like my youngest son, when it comes to learning about music. We will need to talk about more music in private messages, otherwise we’ll bore the socks off the fans on here... XD I have a list of favorites 10 miles long, although Michael will always be number 1. On the longevity of today’s artists, I agree with something Michael said: because music today is so easily accessible and a high percentage of music is sold 1 mp3 at a time, artists don’t sell as many albums, so it’s harder to build a following. I can’t say that I know many artists I think will be around in 20 years. Personally though, I can’t stop learning about new music and artists, much of that is thanks to Michael, although music to me is like oxygen. :D If you read Michael’s autobiography, you’d find out he changed his name because it was easier to pronounce and spell for most people: it’s a Russian name. My daughter is 23 and a member here. I enjoy most genres of music, but don’t buy heavy metal music. Michael didn’t do duets on the RAH DVD. I understand people have different tastes, but I do hope you enjoy how varied Michael builds his concerts. I just love his voice singing anything. Well Joo, I’m the wrong person to ask for pictures because I’m blind and use a screen-reader computer program that speaks. OK Joo, I’ve gone on long enough, but if you want to talk about music, PM me! Take good care sweetie and it was great sharing with you. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D</p> By the way, apparently MB on…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-16:4960343:Comment:3565432015-10-16T21:25:41.492ZJulie Hanleyhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/JulieHanley520
By the way, apparently MB on the lotto show Tom night!,
By the way, apparently MB on the lotto show Tom night!, Hi Joo,
You will really enjo…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-16:4960343:Comment:3566552015-10-16T20:04:50.967ZJulie Hanleyhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/JulieHanley520
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You will really enjoy the RAH experience. I have been MB fan for a long time, first concert early 90,s with good friend who has since passed, we lived MB and our daughters, now 30, have been brought up on his songs! The song that got me hooked was How Can we Be lovers, but any song for me, is about the words, and All Michaels songs, have a meaning for me, and my life. I have to say, after almost 25 years,,the last tour Michael sounded better than ever!!! Ok, maybe didn't sing as many,…
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You will really enjoy the RAH experience. I have been MB fan for a long time, first concert early 90,s with good friend who has since passed, we lived MB and our daughters, now 30, have been brought up on his songs! The song that got me hooked was How Can we Be lovers, but any song for me, is about the words, and All Michaels songs, have a meaning for me, and my life. I have to say, after almost 25 years,,the last tour Michael sounded better than ever!!! Ok, maybe didn't sing as many, had breaks, but we have to remember he is 62, and to perform at that level , every other night, is WOW! Just hope he keeps WAMLAW in there, an experience for audience if you haven't been!!! And for those complaining about standing, tough!! Worst venue for moaning I have to say, is Liverpool Phill, Michael asks for noise, participation and take as many photos!!! Hope you enjoy, sure you will, I will, Manchester and RAH, both diferent venues, but remember able! Xx Hi Joo, I just wanted to clea…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-15:4960343:Comment:3566162015-10-15T23:40:13.299Zsylvie boisverthttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/sylvieboisvert
<p>Hi Joo, I just wanted to clear up the “back 9” expression for you: it’s a golf metaphor. A game of golf has 18 holes: the “back 9” are the last holes you play, which Michael uses as a metaphor for life. Sweetie, if there’s one thing Michael loves is a lively and energetic audience and he lets us know at the beginning of every show... :Dsylvia could tell you about her M&G’s, though from what we’ve heard last year, people stand in line and you only have a few seconds with him, especially…</p>
<p>Hi Joo, I just wanted to clear up the “back 9” expression for you: it’s a golf metaphor. A game of golf has 18 holes: the “back 9” are the last holes you play, which Michael uses as a metaphor for life. Sweetie, if there’s one thing Michael loves is a lively and energetic audience and he lets us know at the beginning of every show... :Dsylvia could tell you about her M&G’s, though from what we’ve heard last year, people stand in line and you only have a few seconds with him, especially in a venue like the RAH. So like our friend Kathy from California says: always come prepared! You might want to check out the 2014 tour review thread, which has some details on the subject. Take good care Joo. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D </p> Yes I've met Michael over the…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-15:4960343:Comment:3567752015-10-15T23:16:58.863ZRobinhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/RobinSterner
<p>Yes I've met Michael over the years at various charity events, and some backstage and at stage doors and other events he's had like in-store record signings and things like that. Also been to golf events and years ago softball games when he still played charity games and got to chat with him. He's very easy to talk to. </p>
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<p>Each backstage is a bit different depending on how it's set up. </p>
<p>Enjoy your show!!</p>
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<p>Yes I've met Michael over the years at various charity events, and some backstage and at stage doors and other events he's had like in-store record signings and things like that. Also been to golf events and years ago softball games when he still played charity games and got to chat with him. He's very easy to talk to. </p>
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<p>Each backstage is a bit different depending on how it's set up. </p>
<p>Enjoy your show!!</p>
<p>Robin in MD :)</p> Hi Joo, thanks for your respo…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-15:4960343:Comment:3565152015-10-15T23:16:49.443Zsylvie boisverthttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/sylvieboisvert
<p>Hi Joo, thanks for your response and telling me how you’ve discovered Michael. Oh yes, I agree Michael’s version of “Go the distance” sounds better though the comparison is like apples and oranges. A lot of younger fans were introduced to Michael through “Hercules”. I’m really glad to hear that someone from your generation is buying actual CD’s. You know sweetie, if you read the comments on Michael’s videos on YouTube, you can plainly see that a good percentage of young viewers enjoy his…</p>
<p>Hi Joo, thanks for your response and telling me how you’ve discovered Michael. Oh yes, I agree Michael’s version of “Go the distance” sounds better though the comparison is like apples and oranges. A lot of younger fans were introduced to Michael through “Hercules”. I’m really glad to hear that someone from your generation is buying actual CD’s. You know sweetie, if you read the comments on Michael’s videos on YouTube, you can plainly see that a good percentage of young viewers enjoy his music, which they label as “real music”. Joo, if you enjoy rock oldies, you should also check out Blackjack, which was a group headed by Michael in 1979-1980: they have some great tunes! If you search through the “Videos” section of this site, you should find the “Blackjack promotional video”. If you’d like to find more, try typing “Blackjack Michael Bolton” on YouTube. Michael even recorded in the 70’s under the name Michael Bolotin and there are videos on YouTube also, though they’re slide shows with audio. Yes my friend Kristel is a fan registered on this site and all I know is that she’s in her early 20’s. There are probably quite a few fans in their 20’s on here, including my daughter... :D You know Joo, you’re not the only one who’d love to hear Michael singing his 80’s stuff, though it’s easier with ballads. Do you know the song “When I’m back on my feet again”? It’s an epic song, but Michael was able to sing a more subdued rendition with only piano accompaniment in a live performance. That’s interesting about Bruce Dickinson, my family was discussing Iron Maiden just yesterday since they’re coming here. You’re right about Michael: everyone who’s ever met him says he’s a sweetheart who puts you right at ease. Joo, did you know there was a “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” DVD? It’s from 2009, not to be confused with the 2004 “Best of Michael Bolton live”DVD. Well anyway, no problem being curious Joo: bring it on! Take care sweetie and nice sharing with you. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D</p> Sylvia and Joo
Brighton for…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-15:4960343:Comment:3565842015-10-15T14:54:48.247ZMargaret Kathleen Hillhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/MargaretKathleenHill
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Brighton for me this time around. Had to get hubby to get me booked yesterday afternoon, as I was at an event for work all day. So, Sylvia, we'll have to postpone that drink together for a bit longer.<br />
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Joo, you are going in hook, line and sinker, for your first concert. Making friends here in advance will enhance the experience further. April is a long way away, but you're obviously beside yourself with excitement already. You're going to have an amazing experience.<br />
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Brighton for me this time around. Had to get hubby to get me booked yesterday afternoon, as I was at an event for work all day. So, Sylvia, we'll have to postpone that drink together for a bit longer.<br />
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Joo, you are going in hook, line and sinker, for your first concert. Making friends here in advance will enhance the experience further. April is a long way away, but you're obviously beside yourself with excitement already. You're going to have an amazing experience.<br />
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Margaret in Kent. Hi again Joo and thanks for y…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-15:4960343:Comment:3564902015-10-15T09:55:39.333Zsylvia doughtyhttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/sylviadoughty346
<p>Hi again Joo and thanks for your lovely comments !!! :) I've been a fan since about 1989 because it was The Hunger that got me hooked and it was just before Soul Provider came out that I found that album, looked at the pictures on the cover and thought, who the hell is that, WOW....double take, quadruple take, more like !!! lol Surprise, surprise though 2014 was my first ever concert when he arrived in Cardiff. Other tours he did had planned to go to shows but, unfortunately, the "bad"…</p>
<p>Hi again Joo and thanks for your lovely comments !!! :) I've been a fan since about 1989 because it was The Hunger that got me hooked and it was just before Soul Provider came out that I found that album, looked at the pictures on the cover and thought, who the hell is that, WOW....double take, quadruple take, more like !!! lol Surprise, surprise though 2014 was my first ever concert when he arrived in Cardiff. Other tours he did had planned to go to shows but, unfortunately, the "bad" of life took over and in latter years the "couch potato" nearly took over too until I gave myself a good kick and reminded myself, you only life once, so get out there and do it !!! LOL I went to six shows in 2014 and LOVED every single one and for me all the criticism about the other girls (for those shows it was Kelly Levesque and Amanda Brown) on stage too long wasn't justified for they were fantastic and I for sure wasn't disappointed in amount of time Michael was on stage. You've got to put it in perspective for I remember back early 90's going to a Springsteen show when he was on for over 4 hours you still wanted it to go on because 6, 7 hours wouldn't have been long enough because you LOVED it and now I believe Springsteen does about 2 1/2 to 3 hour set because the guy is 67 and you've got to remember Michael is 62 he will be 63 next April....if you LOVE him you have got to give him some leeway, or, you are just selfish....my opinion, but I'm sticking to it !!! lol.</p>
<p>You'll have a fantastic time at RAH because atmosphere alone, at a Bolton concert where you have true fans, is electric. 2014 took me back in time to 60's and going to the old "merseybeat" concerts when atmosphere was phenomenal and you'll find RAH is same. I'll meet you there Joo because I'm going for, decided had to do once, before too late .... you're not, but a lot of us are "on the back nine" so got to make the most of it !!! LOL</p>
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<p>27</p> Hi Joo, congratulations on sc…tag:blog.michaelbolton.com,2015-10-15:4960343:Comment:3563532015-10-15T04:03:45.083Zsylvie boisverthttp://blog.michaelbolton.com/profile/sylvieboisvert
<p>Hi Joo, congratulations on scoring that package at your first concert! Now, may I ask how you’ve come to know of Michael? Just curious. The song that’s the most rock that Michael sings from the 80’s is “How can we be lovers” nowadays. Michael’s voice is still beautiful and strong because he takes very good care of his voice and himself. A friend of mine who’s in her 20’s went to see him for the first time back in March and she said the concert was everything she wanted it to be. You do have…</p>
<p>Hi Joo, congratulations on scoring that package at your first concert! Now, may I ask how you’ve come to know of Michael? Just curious. The song that’s the most rock that Michael sings from the 80’s is “How can we be lovers” nowadays. Michael’s voice is still beautiful and strong because he takes very good care of his voice and himself. A friend of mine who’s in her 20’s went to see him for the first time back in March and she said the concert was everything she wanted it to be. You do have to take under consideration that most of his videos were filmed over 20 years ago and to keep sounding great, Michael doesn’t sing songs like “Everybody’s crazy” any more. Being at a Michael concert is just magical Joo... Michael does take breaks during the show to change. I don’t want to tell you too much about the show Joo, so you can experience it for yourself without expectations. Michael hates disappointing his fans, which is why he doesn’t like canceling shows and often times, it’s difficult to reschedule: trust me, I know. By the way, you picked the perfect venue, because it’s Michael’s favorite in the whole world. :D I hope this helps. Take care Joo and feel free to ask more questions. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D</p>