FabSwingers.com forum: Farewell!

By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

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I go to a lot of gigs. I’ve seen a couple of ‘Farewell Tours’ only for the band to re emerge as if nothing ever happened.

In 2001 I sobbed my heart out when James played for the last time and sure enough those tears were in vain.

Ozzy and Sabbath did it. As did the Quo. Even good old Steps.

Have you done the Farewell tour? Who’s last gig do you wish you had seen?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There’s a few actors I wish I’d seen on stage doing certain parts like colm Wilkinson doing Jean valjean in les miserables that would have been brilliant

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By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"There’s a few actors I wish I’d seen on stage doing certain parts like colm Wilkinson doing Jean valjean in les miserables that would have been brilliant "

Good shout. I wish I had seen McKellan’s King Lear.

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

I would love to have seen The Smiths and The Stone Roses live, before they both split.

I too have seen James play live a few times - Alton Towers 1992 was particularly memorable.

I also had tickets to see Nirvana perform at Brixton academy in 1994 - Kurt Cobain killed himself the week prior.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saw Carter USM's 2 farewell gigs in 2014 they were pretty special.

Saw Sabbath on one of the final dates of the farewell tour, think they were advertising the farewell dates on the way out!

And Soft Cell's farewell gig a few months ago was gloriously chaotic

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By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Kiss are doing their final rounds in July. I’m tempted to take my daughter along. Their live shows are glorious.

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

...also saw the Oasis penultimate gig - Wembley Stadium 2009.

For me, support band Kasabian stole the show.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Prince

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Not many of you will have heard of them, but a band from Sheffield made 2 albums 1989/90, wish I had got to see them.....

King Swamp - Blown Away

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3pbyb1XJAg

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There’s a few actors I wish I’d seen on stage doing certain parts like colm Wilkinson doing Jean valjean in les miserables that would have been brilliant

Good shout. I wish I had seen McKellan’s King Lear. "

Ramon karimloo as the phantom is another one, he was brilliant in the 25th anniversary concert

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

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I had tickets to see Nirvana in early 90s and gave them away

The word Divvy springs to mind

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By *rivingmanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

Saw status quo just before he died, feel bad as can't remember his name

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had tickets to see Nirvana in early 90s and gave them away

The word Divvy springs to mind "

Noooooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had tickets to see Nirvana in early 90s and gave them away

The word Divvy springs to mind "

Saw them twice and mediocre at best. There were far better bands around at that time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I go to a lot of gigs. I’ve seen a couple of ‘Farewell Tours’ only for the band to re emerge as if nothing ever happened.

In 2001 I sobbed my heart out when James played for the last time and sure enough those tears were in vain.

Ozzy and Sabbath did it. As did the Quo. Even good old Steps.

Have you done the Farewell tour? Who’s last gig do you wish you had seen? "

Desperate to Fleetwood Mac but couldn’t cop a ticket

Was at the Sabbath one in London... absolutely phenomenal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Saw status quo just before he died, feel bad as can't remember his name "

Rick Parfitt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I go to a lot of gigs. I’ve seen a couple of ‘Farewell Tours’ only for the band to re emerge as if nothing ever happened.

In 2001 I sobbed my heart out when James played for the last time and sure enough those tears were in vain.

Ozzy and Sabbath did it. As did the Quo. Even good old Steps.

Have you done the Farewell tour? Who’s last gig do you wish you had seen? "

Prince wish I’d seen him

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Would like to have seen Lonnie Donegan, he was performing right up to the end and died on tour. Joe Brown did a lot of dates last year but I couldn't get to any of them so I hope he's going to do some more, he can't keep going for ever, I hope I haven't left it too late.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

A little along the same lines, I went to a '60s Gold' concert with my dad in October and it was... Odd. There were a few bands I'd heard of and a few who'd had one hit wonders that are still played today. But mostly it all seemed a bit depressing. The performers were tired and the intros and jokes were delivered in a manner that suggested they were sick of hearing themselves. And I couldn't help but feel it was a far cry from the screaming hordes of girls in the 60s!

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was Slayer with my niece last year.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

"Would like to have seen Lonnie Donegan, he was performing right up to the end and died on tour. Joe Brown did a lot of dates last year but I couldn't get to any of them so I hope he's going to do some more, he can't keep going for ever, I hope I haven't left it too late."

Joe Brown is brilliant in concert

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By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"There’s a few actors I wish I’d seen on stage doing certain parts like colm Wilkinson doing Jean valjean in les miserables that would have been brilliant "

I’d have loved to see Alfie Boe doing it!

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after "

I may pop back when visiting the UK?

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By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after

I may pop back when visiting the UK?

That’s not a good enough answer. You’re breaking my heart into ice chips like a shit Mr Frosty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There’s a few actors I wish I’d seen on stage doing certain parts like colm Wilkinson doing Jean valjean in les miserables that would have been brilliant

I’d have loved to see Alfie Boe doing it!

Yeah he’s another that I would have like to see doing it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kiss are doing their final rounds in July. I’m tempted to take my daughter along. Their live shows are glorious. "
Seen Kiss many times and always great, would have loved to see the Led Zeppelin reunion at the O2

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Steps didn't have a farewell tour I saw them on the steps gold tour 2001 on christmas eve only to have my heart broken on boxing day.

I am fine now though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seen a few final tours smashing pumpkins and nine inch nails were ones I was sad end but happy when restarted

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Thought I'd seen AC/DCs final UK gig back in 2009. They really should have stopped when Mal Young left...certainly after he passed away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a band I'd have been into but would love to have seen Queen play funny as my mum watched them as well as status quo she's a old rocker

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I was at the second to last gig Oasis did at Bridlington spa, that was a good one.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Kiss are doing their final rounds in July. I’m tempted to take my daughter along. Their live shows are glorious. Seen Kiss many times and always great, would have loved to see the Led Zeppelin reunion at the O2"

I saw Led Zep at Knebworth in '79 a year before the late great Bonzo's sad demise.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Regretting not seeing Leonard Cohen who was touring with Suzanne Vega a few years back.

I desperately want to see Nick Cave and Shane MaGowan (imagine those guys as a double act)

Bruce Springsteen in 1988 at Hillsborough was amazing

All I need to see soon

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after

I may pop back when visiting the UK?

You’re leaving us???

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after

I may pop back when visiting the UK?

You’re leaving us???"

I am emigrating to foreign shores!

4500 miles away in fact!

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after

I may pop back when visiting the UK?

That’s not a good enough answer. You’re breaking my heart into ice chips like a shit Mr Frosty

I have a gorgeous unicorn mug for you which you can keep them safely in??

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By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

Only if there’s a comeback tour after

I may pop back when visiting the UK?

That’s not a good enough answer. You’re breaking my heart into ice chips like a shit Mr Frosty

I have a gorgeous unicorn mug for you which you can keep them safely in??

You are good to me

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Just missed out on The Jam's farewell tour as I had just started my Navy training - biggest regret is never having seen them live.

On the flipside of farewell/last gigs, Madness' comeback gig at Finsbury Park in 1992 is up there with the best, the euphoric atmosphere really could be cut with a knife just before they came on stage and then we caused an earthquake

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By *he Mac Lass OP Woman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"Just missed out on The Jam's farewell tour as I had just started my Navy training - biggest regret is never having seen them live.

Mark Bedford was discussing the Finsbury Park gigs on a recent ‘Off The Beat and Track’ podcast. It was a great listen and damn I wish I had been there.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"Just missed out on The Jam's farewell tour as I had just started my Navy training - biggest regret is never having seen them live.

Mark Bedford was discussing the Finsbury Park gigs on a recent ‘Off The Beat and Track’ podcast. It was a great listen and damn I wish I had been there.

Will have to look it up

The whole gig (bar about two songs) is available on DVD - not quite the same I know but worth tracking it down all the same.

Is up there amongst the best days of my life - the moment they came out on stage will live with me till the day I die.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"I'm currently doing a farewell tour..... Does that count Mac?

I want to have a quiet gig with you and a few select others as part of your farewell tour.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Just missed out on The Jam's farewell tour as I had just started my Navy training - biggest regret is never having seen them live.

Mark Bedford was discussing the Finsbury Park gigs on a recent ‘Off The Beat and Track’ podcast. It was a great listen and damn I wish I had been there.

There used to be an amazing Irish folk / rock festival at Finsbury Park. The Fleadgh. I went once and have not seen it since.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Bloody Hell Mac!

This just popped up, I saw the title, I saw your name

My heart did a skippety flop

Don't ever scare me like that again

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

There used to be an amazing Irish folk / rock festival at Finsbury Park. The Fleadgh. I went once and have not seen it since.

The Fleadh ran for two or three years in the 90s I think, but was run by The Mean Fiddled and when that went under so did the Fleadh if I remember rightly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive seen The Damned on several of their farewell tours.

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