Shari

Don't know if any of you have seen this yet, but Tom Chaplin from Keane sang "It's A Hard Life" with Queen at the Prince's Trust, and perhaps I'm just biased, but I think he did an amazing job.

 

Check it out:

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WOW! I have not seen this before. FANTASTIC job by Tom. He does Queen very well.

Oh those beautiful, full, kissable lips.....

$hit, did I really say that out loud????

Oh what a cool thread. Seeing everybodys wishes/bucket list makes me want to wave a magic wand for you all. Especially Anouk. My heart goes out to you.

It would seem most are achievable with a bit of hard work.

The ones I have left are:

To be able to dip my toes in the Gulf of Mexico

See Niagara Falls

To have my make-up done by Boy George (tart)

To go into a china shop and push all the shelves over!

To meet Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Brian May - last remaining members of Queen.

I've achieved my goals of going to America, Greece and travelling. Meeting Mika once and my heart throb Dan Reed 8 times.

But I would still like the impossible, have my granddad back (poppie) and my closest friend (Jayne).

If you can learn anything from this you young-uns, go for it. Do as much as you can whilst you're young, fit and able.

I know I'll find out when I get there, but does anyone know which door to queue at? There looks like 3 options!

Setting off for Sheffield, very soon. Feeling a bit fragile, but knowing the fab show Mika puts on, I'll soon forget my niggles.

Looking forward to meeting VLM for the first time too. You too Ruth. (and many more) )

I am old enough, but wasn't at this gig. I remember listening to it on the radio at the time and recording it onto 2 cassettes....ahhhh memories.

(I went on to see them 7 times in concert with Freddie. I do miss him)

Poor Mika, he was really poorly in the Album chart show special. I have to say I was very annoyed at the editing of the show. (I wasn't there) but I know the experience is far different than the final cut. Far too much chopping and changing the camera shots, not enough focus on Mika. Was "Rain" completely sung in a different key, on purpose? The verses came across totally different, I wonder what it sounded like being there?

Mika has an amazing voice but sadly this didn't do him any favours.

I recognised Sariflor and Cazgirl in the audience. Great shots of you 2.

Little noise sessions start on Channel 4 this Friday, keep a look out in your TV mags. Don't think Mika is on this week, but worth a look if you can stay up that late!

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/tags/music?featureId=384

Tiibet, your video's are just superb. Much better than mine with great sound too. What was your camera? Enjoying watching them now.

MY VIDS IF ANYONE HASN'T SEEN THEM YET...........

You're very welcome Tiibet, and thank you Caz. What was the spoon gift?

They're not brilliant pics, especially of Mika. My camera would not behave this night inside the venue. Uploading some vids to youtube now. (Twosharppencils = me on youtube)

Hiya Caz, I did see you! I was in the pew behind Kath. I think you were next to Sariflor weren't you? Loved your little squirrel btw. I adore them.

Who was the girl on the far right stood next to sparkly1 when they were interviewed for television? She spoke really well and was a good interviewee, as was Daisylou.

I have a pic which I will post sometime.

Thanks Sariflor and Sosi, Will be looking out for you guys. I feel all warm and snuggly now. If I felt like I did yesterday, I don't think I'd be coming down.

(I was diagnosed a few days ago with diabetes and have been put on tabs, I just hope I don't have any unwanted side effects. Quite frightened really.)

I am hoping this gig will go along way to cheer me up.

I'm hoping to make it down there. Look forward to meeting a few people AND hopefully Mika for the first time.

It seems everyone has had a Mika experience apart from me. I'll live in hope.

Puts a stop to my "No cake" magnets!

Luckily a friend rang me to tell me Mika was on Radio1. I taped the interview, WAG and Poker Face. He was so good.

Like you Laurel, I didn't hear Rain either. Hope you're feeling better soon. x

Thanks for posting a pic of the poster. Have been reading thru this thread with marginal interest.

It doesn't matter to me what sexual orientation Mika is. Nor should it.

We would not have a thread if Mika said he was really an Africaan!!!! It's just something one should accept as is, like the colour of one's skin.

Mika is a beautiful human being who makes astounding music and puts on a great theatrical show.

I suppose it is because the news is new. It was like this when Freddie was discovered to be gay/bi.

Look at how his legend is looked back on. One of the most flamboyant showmen there ever was. I hope Mika attains this level, but not in the way his life is ever cut short.

MIKA SHOULD BE AROUND FOR A L-O-N-G TIME YET.

Rose, you were at Paul O'Grady were you. Wow, how was it?

Nice pics Karen, it sounds like you had a fab time. I wish I could have gone after all, but at least I made someone else happy.

Mikafish and Holy Johnny were right at the front and got a good clip of them during Will Youngs set. (on the red button this morning)

Pics worth waiting for Mikafish. Yep a good old 10 x zoom is brill eh? Great shots, glad you found the dongle.