[Heeplist] Fwd: Re[4]: Outsider revisited

[Bob Winward]

Ok I will take 6 out of 7!!!   :-)


On 11/11/14 10:23 AM, "Igor Shveitser" <zlenko_iv at mail.ru> wrote:

>  Bob,
I agree with all you said except for one thing: I go to live shows but
> can't help feeling the way I feel. Plus, one important addition to my words
> about the attitude: I have two copies of the Outsider, CD and vinyl. I believe
> that says it all about my attitude towards them and "some degree".
> :)))
Cheers, Igor




Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:05:41 -0500 от Bob Winward
> <uriahheep at comcast.net>:
>Yes, you have clarified your opinion.  That said, I
> think we all agree on the following points:
>*  Outsider is a  cd and just
> about all of us enjoy to some degree
>*  The band that recorded Outsider has a
> high level of talent
>*  Heep had a different sound in the 70’s, much
> different personnel and an incredible magic
>*  Most of us prefer the way
> Uriah Heep sounded in early 70’s with Ken in prime and David Byron singing
>*
> Some have passed away (RIP) and some have moved on
>*  The only common thread
> since the beginning of any band named Uriah Heep is the guitarist
>*  Because
> they use the name Uriah Heep, they have to play material from their most
> famous era 1970-1973 to pacify fans unaware of the new music
>
>They are in a
> tough position, they play the old songs and they play new songs.  So they
> could not go by a different name such as Uriah Heep revisited or Bands That Go
> Heep In The Night!  :-)
>
>So I have a suggestion:  If you like the new Uriah
> Heep style music, buy it.  If you do not like the way the band plays songs
> such as July Morning, Gypsy etc do not go to the live shows or listen to any
> live recordings