[Heeplist] 'Historical Content' or a Cover?

[Stan From Home]

I would love if they did the setlist you suggest!!!!!!!

Stan

> On Nov 11, 2014, at 8:14 AM, Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I am not sure how you agree with Igor.  He says they are a cover band now,
> are not the classic Heep and takes delight raining on our parade.  As I
> stated previously, Heep has had so many personnel changes even in first 6
> years,  but what other bands have not, especially after 45 years.  The band
> that did the debut lp and the band that did Demons & Wizards were 2
> different bands as well.
> 
> Foreigner is still touring with one original member, The Who are down to 2,
> I could go on and on.  Yet those touring icons have not put out any new
> music in a while? 60's band The Duprees are still touring, with no original
> members.  (anyone remember You Belong to Me?)
> 
> I am sick of Free N Easy, just like Return to Fantasy and Lady in Black.  I
> agree they are played differently than the originals.  Heep has so many
> great new songs since 1986.  They should just play Gypsy, July Morning, Easy
> Living and Lady in Black (to avoid riots in Germany)  The rest of the set
> list should be the new classics.  Between Two Worlds, Love in Silence, Cry
> Freedom, What Kind of god, Overload, Angels Walk with You, War child,
> Shadow, Can Anybody Help Me, Trail of Diamonds, Kiss of Freedom, Kiss the
> Rainbow, Jessie
> 
> If I say "All Mick Box is good Mick Box" would that make some happy?
> 
> 
>> On 11/10/14 8:28 PM, "Scott Manion" <scottmanion at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Agree with Igor and after a year plus of not posting,  his comments drew me
>> in!  Especially with a US Tour on the horizon.  
> Heep plays what I would call
>> the "Historical Content" out of necessity in some countries (try not ending a
>> set with 'Lady In Black' in Germany and there's bound to be a riot) out of
>> tradition in others, and out of a perceived 'what they would probably like to
>> hear' in yet others.  
> 
> As far as the US is concerned, especially for the
>> majority of folks who might show up at a Heep Show now, you'd have them
>> covered with Stealin', and Easy Livin,'  two songs that are still a mainstay
>> to every classic rock station across the US.  And then the set list could be
>> totally open!  This would be ideal for the hardcore of us who are hoping for
>> new and rarely played gems...Dreammare, Sea of Light, Footprints in the Snow,
>> Hanging Tree, etc.  
> 
> The UK would have a completely different story and would
>> likely include what most of us would feel to be the real 'heart' of the band's
>> content...July Morning and the more enduring classics. 
> 
> Unfortunately, the
>> set list is still, for Heep, a concensus or a global 'best of' plus the new
>> ones tossed in.  That does not for a moment categorize Heep as an oldies cover
>> band yet I can understand the lament of list members who are likely to see
>> every show within driving or flying distance.  
> 
> I can do with giving Free &
>> Easy a break but would not want to see Rainbow Demon removed...and that's just
>> my own selfish wish.  I' can hear multiple list members growning.  
> 
> I think
>> what I'd like to see is Heep have a rotation of songs that could be
>> interchanged.  Not Greatful Dead like sets that change in their entirety on a
>> nightly basis but a group of songs that might change from show to show.  
> 
> The
>> band would probably be energized by 'calling an audible' (US Football
>> reference) and changing the play list on the fly.  At this point in their
>> career they should not be worried about the risk of working on the fly...they
>> have earned that right and their audience would find it downright
>> energizing!
> 
> Just my Point of View!
> What do others think?
> Scott
>> 
> 
> 
> 
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