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Tami's Review |
Tuesday night's concert
at the All State Arena was so incredible. I can not
believe that for the 2nd time in my life, in actually
just 4 months, I boarded an airplane and flew to
another state just to attend a concert with friends.
But these are no ordinary concerts either. And neither
were the friends. The band was more energetic and
animated than they were in Denver, which is really
hard for me to believe. I thought Denver was perfect.
But Chicago was rockin' harder than the Rockies this
time. Once again I had front row seats (thank you
Karen!) I learned a lot in the hours leading to the
concert, how to Kinko your way to ticket master, and
how to hang out at the box office in hopes of better
seats. The box office came thru at almost 6 pm, 3
front row seats in front of Timothy !!! So the guy
goofed...no biggy. 3 front row seats in front of Joe
was just fine with me !!! And I scalped our other
tickets while in line !! Is it still considered
scalping when you sell them way under face value? The
guys sounded better than ever, and all looked great,
but I swear Timothy looks a little thinner. They were
kind with their words to the windy city, and the city
was kind right back at them. There was screaming and
cheering, as well as standing ovations and sing alongs.
I could have done without all the beer and the
stupidity it causes. You would think people in the
very front row actually wanted to see the show, but I
had to stand up and move so many times it was
ridiculous. I actually traded seats with a friend in
the 4th row and ended up with a better view. I moved
up front once in a while, security was very kind and
let me roam. Don was just incredible, and for once
didn't have that pajama look. His vocals were tight
and right on the money !! Glenn was a dancing fool, he
was all over the place. Joe had his quick wits and
great sense of humor( when doesn't he), and Timothy
was.......well, Timothy !!! Gorgeous perfection with
the voice of an angel. From The Long Run to Desperado,
it all seem to go too fast. With flight time and
layovers, it took me almost 12 hours to get home from
a 3 hour concert. I love attending but hate the ending
!! I met some valuable friends I have only shared
e-mails and IM's with. It just wasn't long enough, it
to was over as quick as the concert. I can't wait for
the next tour and I hope they play the LA area next
time. That way, you all can come to me !! And for
those of you who know me, I got some great food
footage !! As well as 14 pics on a mini cam from the
concert, but I can't figure out how to retrieve them
!!!
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Lynn's Review |
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Last night my husband
and I saw the Eagles at the All State Arena in
Rosemont (Chicago). They started about 8:10 - as
soon as they walked on stage, the entire crowd stood
and stayed that way through most of the night.
"Wasted Time" -
beautiful, Don Henley nailed it perfectly, what an
awesome voice.
"Peaceful Easy Feeling"
- Glenn sounded very good & and the audience sung
every word along with him.
They followed the usual
set list and I think the only change I would make
would be to drop "You belong to the City." Glenn
can't find those high notes anymore and he has other
song choices that would serve his voice better.
"Lying Eyes" and "Take it to the Limit" were
introduced with his usual jokes and he sounded great
on both.
Timothy did his two
songs and was his quiet self except when he ran over
to stage right to jam with Stuart Smith -- both of
them laughing.
Glenn was pretty funny
doing his dance imitation with the horn section on
Don's "All she want to do is dance." Joe was
awesome and his usual slapstick self with his tongue
hanging out everywhere and his guitar playing was
amazing. He had on camouflage pants, a green
sweatshirt and a red beret. He stole most of the
show and the crowd loved him & the helmet cam.
All and all a great
concert -- Don Henley's voice is beautiful and he
can sing anything and not miss a note. All of the
guys were enjoying themselves - laughing and
smiling. During one song, I can't remember which
one -- they were all on guitar - in a line &
jumping up and down (Joe started it) -- Don
Henley jumping? One of the best concerts I've ever
seen. The only thing I would change would be the
cutting of the lights between songs, I think its a
little silly. Well worth the hefty price - I'm
looking forward to Farewell II.
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Catherine's Review |
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I died
and went to heaven. Six of us went to this concert
because we grew up
with Eagles. I've been to Allstate to see Elton/BillyJoel
concert, and
Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Elton was showing his
age, Billy too, but he
can still sing. CSNY were great. BUT THE EAGLES WERE
FANTASTIC! An
unbelievable concert! I've heard people say they put
on a good concert. And
I saw them in the 70s. But nothing could've clued me
in as to how GOOD this
concert would be. Three of us girls cried to the first
few songs...I couldn't
sit still for the Jammin songs...and they were Jammin!.
The guys were
singing and boppin. Three or was it four encores.
Nobody wanted them to
stop, the cheering was deafening- and my ears hurt
this morning. It was well
worth not getting in til 1:30 am and having to go to
work. I'm telling my
brothers (who play Eagle music as musicians) that they
don't know what they
missed, (they get up at 4am so didn't go on a Tues).
Any price is worth
seeing a concert like this one. I cant stop smiling
:-)
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Jamie's Review |
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I saw
the show in...Chicago, IL at the Allstate Arena
on October 21, 2003. My husband and I saw them when
they came to St. Louis in June. I was hoping that
they would come to Chicago since it is not that far of
a drive from St. Louis. My husband was unable to go
so at the last minute I drove up, got a ticket and saw
a fabulous show!
My favorite part was...it is hard to choose a favorite
part, there were so many! Don singing "Wasted Time"
was great. His voice just gets better. I also
enjoyed his "we're not video material anymore" bit
before singing Hole In The World. He eleborated more
on it than he did in St. Louis. I think when they
were in St. Louis the song had just been released.
My least favorite part was....the people who were
constantly getting up and going for beers, which then
meant they were constantly getting up and going to the
bathroom. How many beers can you drink and then drive
home safely? It was annoying to have someone tap you
on the shoulder to let them go by when you are all
involved in the concert. Arg!!!
The band members were.....enthusiastic and were having
a great time! They gave everything they had for 3
hours.
The show made me feel.....great! It was a treat to
get to see them twice in one year.
One thing I'll never forget is.....2 of the encore
songs. "All She Wants to do is Dance" was so much
fun! Watching Glenn dance with the horn section and
seeing Joe do his own little dance was great! Oh,
seeing Don put his arms around his self while singing
"and make romance" was cute too (Glenn did the same
thing during "Heartache Tonight"). At the end of
"Desparado" I was watching the big screen while Don
was singing and they had a side shot of him bowing his
head when he finshed "before its too late" and it was
just a really poignant moment.
Other comments .......I heard only positive comments
about the concert. It was good to see people of all
ages there. While we were lining up to get into the
arena, there was a daughter who brought her father. A
guy who was a few seats down from me said that the
last time he saw them was when they performed in
Grants Park for a benefit! I think he said that was
in the early 70's. He said he wanted to see them
before they retired. I know that I am being selfish
but I hope that they don't retire for quite awhile. I
look forward to their new CD and to another tour!
Thanks to the Eagles for a great summer/fall!
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