Re: The problem with the Ronnie Wood renaissance . . .
Date: December 5, 2006 14:43
The Notorious NIK Wrote:
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> Listen: I'm was as blown away by Ronnie
> "renaissance" Wood's rebirth in 2006 as the next
> guy. To mention one particular instance, the
> difference between his playing at the Portland
> show in November of '05 and the Dodger Stadium
> show just over a year later was incredible. (Come
> to think of it, did he even play in Portland?) All
> Down the Line was played at both shows; let me
> tell you, the addition of some phenomenal slide
> guitar in LA made those two renditions sound like
> different songs altogether.
>
> But at the same time, I have a lament. You see,
> while we fans have certainly gained some great
> playing from the Woodman, we've lost something far
> greater.
>
> Namely, the clownish Ronnie that we all know and
> love!
>
> Remember back in the good ole days when we didn't
> even know if Ronnie would play a note all night?
>
> That may be so, but we knew sure knew one thing:
> Ronnie would be up there chain smoking, smiling,
> laughing, talking to people in the audience,
> waving, and yes . . .GRIMACING . . . like no
> other.
>
> To be honest, I can't decide which Woodman I
> prefer. I only know which one I continue to be in
> my bathroom mirror while blasting some recent
> boots . . .
>
> (oh god, did i say that out loud?)
Funny point and I see your argument. However check out how lame his clowning is on the DVD from Bangalore 2003.
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