[Slowhand] distractions of backup singers

Kelly Murphy brucespringsteenfan at semo.net
Thu Jul 22 17:27:27 EDT 2004


You noticed all of that?  I guess I was busy staring at Eric. ;o) lol

I think the backup singers contribute nicely.  Though I'm not one to ask
about backup singers because I usually don't prefer them.

--Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Seger" <seger001 at gold.tc.umn.edu>
To: <slowhand at planet-torque.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: [Slowhand] distractions of backup singers


> Sorry for starting a commentary on the singers.
>
> At least in Saint Paul those "tremendous pipes" were nowhere in evidence.
> Their contribution to the music was mundane at best, nowhere near Tess and
> Katie's talents.
>
> In addition their constant wandering back and forth to their water
bottles,
> talking to each other during songs and "singing" during guitar solos
> definitely did more to detract from the show than even their attire.
>
> Pat
>
> >>EC hired the girls for their tremendous pipes. i am sure there were no
> >>contract stipulations regarding dress, and i doubt EC personally would
be
> >>qualified to make dress recommendations himself judging from his attire
> >>the last 2 tours. they are 2 sweet, English lasses having fun, and are
> >>confident in their appearance regardless of what others may say or
think.
> >>would their detractors say these same negative comments to their face? i
> >>doubt it.....live and let live!
>
> ----
> Pat Seger
> seger001 at gold.tc.umn.edu
>
>
>
>



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