PaulMaul Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 The fact that something this good was shown on broadcast television is enough to make me long for 1974, though there are plenty of other reasons..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMaul Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 I like the knowing eyebrow arching at 3:50 when Eric doesn't use the f-word on television, as well as the Lennonesque forgetting of the lyrics at 4:53.....great TV all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I like the knowing eyebrow arching at 3:50 when Eric doesn't use the f-word on television, as well as the Lennonesque forgetting of the lyrics at 4:53.....great TV all around! Ok, huh???---the F word as in OH FUDGE, but not quite OH FUDGE?Please. I still haven't gotten over what the middle eight of "Let's Pretend" means...let alone finding out that "Go All The Way" isn't about making out.I don't want to be scarred for the rest of my life. But I can agree...I sooooooooooooooooo love this clip. Esp. the first song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missm Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ditto, Wendy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Oh my...goose bumps on goose bumps. I love both these songs on their own, but combind like that is jus amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave from Equinox Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Paul, thanks for posting this. I have heard a version of these two songs run together before, but not this particular one.This probably belongs in a new thread, but here's a question for those of you who are musicians yourselves: Do you have a favorite song of EC's that you like to play when you're just sitting and playing for your own enjoyment? I can play a number of his tunes, but I think Let's Pretend is my favorite to just sit at the piano and play; the melodic contour and the chord progression are what does it for me, I think. (And of course, the lyrics.)What about you guys and gals who are musicians - what EC song do you most like to play on your instrument? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberrybelle Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 PaulMaulThank you for sharing with us Eric making his magic.DaveI don't play an instrument but I love to sing. Among my favorites: "I'm Through With Love", "Someone That You Loved Before", "Boats", "The Way We Used To BE", "Don't Wanna Say Goodby". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Very cool clip! It's interesting to see Wally playing Bass too!Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fresh Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I remember watching that show the first time it was broadcast. When Eric began singing "Starting Over", I remember thinking, how in heavens' name is he gonna' say "F" on national television? Well, he just glossed right over it! Also, I really don't think he forgot the lyrics at the start of the 2nd verse. I'll bet he's never forgotten lyrics! Great video. I wish there was a complete set of every TV appearance collected on dvd. What a keepsake it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna L Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Paul, thank you for the great clip.....especially the first song...... The man is a genius......Donna L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ahhh...the beautiful slow ballad version of "Let's Pretend!" Lots to love!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECatw Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Absolutely the best! My two favorite songs. Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle4ec Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ahhh...the beautiful slow ballad version of "Let's Pretend!" Lots to love!Bernie Oh yes, yes, yes! The slow version of "Let's Pretend" is like a prelude to the bliss of Eric's solo ballads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fresh Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Who you callin' a cracker??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ahhh...the beautiful slow ballad version of "Let's Pretend!" Lots to love!Bernie So true Bernie.You know...most of you don't know this but...here goes..."Let's Pretend," especially this version, is my favorite song. I know...I can hear the gasps now. Not sure why I had never mentioned it, but I suppose I'm in a sharing mood tonight. Thanks again Paul for the clip. I need to listen to it...one more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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