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on: April 23, 2026, 03:19:44 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by John From Austin | ||
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R.I.P. Dave Mason. Here's my obligatory picture with Dave back in February 2018 at the now-closed One World Theatre in Austin. Based on this brief interaction, he was not a warm and fuzzy fellow, but he was a truly great guitarist, songwriter and singer.
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on: April 23, 2026, 02:53:38 PM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by davidmjs | ||
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Ok, I've now seen Zara with RT a number of times and I'm going to don my flak jacket, emphasising that I have no desire to fall out with anyone over this. I have nothing whatsoever personal against her, she's a beautiful and charming woman who makes RT very happy, he's happy to have her on stage with him, she's a talent in her own right as an author, playwright and singer. But...despite her not wishing to be compared to other singers, when put up against Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson, Christine Collister, Judith Owen, Chris While, Vikki Clayton and other truly great female voices who have sung with RT, she's very, how shall I put this, "ordinary, nothing special". Her harmony vocals aren't up to the same standard as those mentioned. I am a musician who sings occasional harmony vocals, so I'm qualified to have an opinion on one of my favourite artists. If RT had an inferior drummer or bassist on stage with him (he wouldn't, obviously), then I'd also be making comment that they weren't as good as so and so. As it is, I felt the last couple of electric RT gigs I saw had a massive Pete Zorn-sized hole due to said wonderful multi-instrumentalist's sad loss 10 years ago. And does she really deserve equal billing with him on concert promotion - i.e. "Richard Thompson + Zara Phillips" on promo materials as if people are coming to see her equally ? Again, I'm going to state that this is just an opinion, other opinions are available. Looking forward to the next time I see RT play. Interesting! I've got to be say I've not really been paying attention. Is she on record with him, or is it all just live stuff? |
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on: April 23, 2026, 02:09:38 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Tasha | ||
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Dave Mason, 79. A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition". 77 but looks about 20 years younger! to be fair that is a pic from a few years ago... I think David meant Stevie rather than Dave. Jules Doh! sorry!! |
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on: April 23, 2026, 12:19:20 PM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by Dan O. | ||
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Ok, I've now seen Zara with RT a number of times and I'm going to don my flak jacket, emphasising that I have no desire to fall out with anyone over this.
I have nothing whatsoever personal against her, she's a beautiful and charming woman who makes RT very happy, he's happy to have her on stage with him, she's a talent in her own right as an author, playwright and singer. But...despite her not wishing to be compared to other singers, when put up against Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson, Christine Collister, Judith Owen, Chris While, Vikki Clayton and other truly great female voices who have sung with RT, she's very, how shall I put this, "ordinary, nothing special". Her harmony vocals aren't up to the same standard as those mentioned. I am a musician who sings occasional harmony vocals, so I'm qualified to have an opinion on one of my favourite artists. If RT had an inferior drummer or bassist on stage with him (he wouldn't, obviously), then I'd also be making comment that they weren't as good as so and so. As it is, I felt the last couple of electric RT gigs I saw had a massive Pete Zorn-sized hole due to said wonderful multi-instrumentalist's sad loss 10 years ago. And does she really deserve equal billing with him on concert promotion - i.e. "Richard Thompson + Zara Phillips" on promo materials as if people are coming to see her equally ? Again, I'm going to state that this is just an opinion, other opinions are available. Looking forward to the next time I see RT play. |
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on: April 22, 2026, 08:19:14 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by davidmjs | ||
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I think David meant Stevie rather than Dave. Jules Indeedy  |
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on: April 22, 2026, 04:37:47 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Jules Gray | ||
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Dave Mason, 79. A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition". 77 but looks about 20 years younger! to be fair that is a pic from a few years ago... I think David meant Stevie rather than Dave. Jules |
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on: April 22, 2026, 04:30:47 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Tasha | ||
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Dave Mason, 79. A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition". 77 but looks about 20 years younger! to be fair that is a pic from a few years ago... |
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on: April 22, 2026, 03:05:27 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by davidmjs | ||
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Dave Mason, 79. A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition". 77 but looks about 20 years younger! |
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on: April 22, 2026, 12:17:15 PM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by Amethyst (Jenny) | ||
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Interesting piece there.
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on: April 22, 2026, 11:27:20 AM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by ColinB | ||
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This is part of a posting that came up on my FB feed this morning despite the fact that I don't follow Zara on FB. There have been plenty of supportive comments so hopefully this is just a small number of people who for whatever reason don't like Zara or don't like her performing with Richard.
Puts me in mind of the comments made back in the day about Linda McCartney when Paul included her in Wings. |
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