Denny Laine Solo Tour
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Had a chance to catch Denny Laine performing solo acoustic "Songs and Stories" last night in Norwalk, CT. I'm always one to given any performer the benefit of the doubt, but it was at best modestly entertaining, and somewhat sad. The crowd was very small -- maybe 75-80 people in a theater that holds much more than that. Denny was amiable, playing up the eccentric Englishman bit a little, and started off with a nice "Go Now." But the "stories" proved to be more dropping names of the very famous people he played with versus providing inisghts, and he told only ONE story from the Wings days about the writing of "Mull of Kintyre" (which always was nicely delivered). But I expected to hear, say, about being asked to join Wings, or Nairobi, or the thrill of the Wings Over America tour, or singing with Linda, or the bust and the end of Wings...but nada. He sadly mentioned that he had seen Paul play "several times" over the last few years but that he "doesn't do the back stage thing -- can't have that." I suspect there remains some sort of NDA, but a little more color and insight -- and frankly, a few more Wings songs -- would have been nice. (Besides Mull, he did "Time to Hide," "Deliver Your Children," "No Words," and a very medicore "Band on the Run.")
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Sorry about your experience. Me, on the other hand, had a amazing time at Denny's concert a few years ago here in Kansas City. First, the hall was packed. Secondly, the band rocked and Denny sounded great. I of course was wearing my cherished black "Wings" t-shirt, which he kept pointing to during the show. I had brought my lp's of "Ahhhh Laine" and "Band On The Run" in hopes of Denny signing them. After the show the band stepped off the stage and into the audience. Denny gladly signed both lp's. No, like an idiot I didn't snap a photo, didn't want to break the mood. Denny was very cool; of course I had about a million questions but stayed cool also. Great time with a great musician.
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Aipotu wrote:
Had a chance to catch Denny Laine performing solo acoustic "Songs and Stories" last night in Norwalk, CT. I'm always one to given any performer the benefit of the doubt, but it was at best modestly entertaining, and somewhat sad. The crowd was very small -- maybe 75-80 people in a theater that holds much more than that. Denny was amiable, playing up the eccentric Englishman bit a little, and started off with a nice "Go Now." But the "stories" proved to be more dropping names of the very famous people he played with versus providing inisghts, and he told only ONE story from the Wings days about the writing of "Mull of Kintyre" (which always was nicely delivered). But I expected to hear, say, about being asked to join Wings, or Nairobi, or the thrill of the Wings Over America tour, or singing with Linda, or the bust and the end of Wings...but nada. He sadly mentioned that he had seen Paul play "several times" over the last few years but that he "doesn't do the back stage thing -- can't have that." I suspect there remains some sort of NDA, but a little more color and insight -- and frankly, a few more Wings songs -- would have been nice. (Besides Mull, he did "Time to Hide," "Deliver Your Children," "No Words," and a very medicore "Band on the Run.")
Too bad you didn't ask for the photo, the few times I've seen him, he was always generous with taking photos with people. I really like the one I had taken with him. It was good hearing some Wings songs, wasn't it?
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love2travel wrote:
Aipotu wrote:
Had a chance to catch Denny Laine performing solo acoustic "Songs and Stories" last night in Norwalk, CT. I'm always one to given any performer the benefit of the doubt, but it was at best modestly entertaining, and somewhat sad. The crowd was very small -- maybe 75-80 people in a theater that holds much more than that. Denny was amiable, playing up the eccentric Englishman bit a little, and started off with a nice "Go Now." But the "stories" proved to be more dropping names of the very famous people he played with versus providing inisghts, and he told only ONE story from the Wings days about the writing of "Mull of Kintyre" (which always was nicely delivered). But I expected to hear, say, about being asked to join Wings, or Nairobi, or the thrill of the Wings Over America tour, or singing with Linda, or the bust and the end of Wings...but nada. He sadly mentioned that he had seen Paul play "several times" over the last few years but that he "doesn't do the back stage thing -- can't have that." I suspect there remains some sort of NDA, but a little more color and insight -- and frankly, a few more Wings songs -- would have been nice. (Besides Mull, he did "Time to Hide," "Deliver Your Children," "No Words," and a very medicore "Band on the Run.")
Too bad you didn't ask for the photo, the few times I've seen him, he was always generous with taking photos with people. I really like the one I had taken with him. It was good hearing some Wings songs, wasn't it?
I would have liked a few more Wings songs! (And some more Wings stories!) He did seem like a nice fella, however.
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Aipotu wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Aipotu wrote:
Had a chance to catch Denny Laine performing solo acoustic "Songs and Stories" last night in Norwalk, CT. I'm always one to given any performer the benefit of the doubt, but it was at best modestly entertaining, and somewhat sad. The crowd was very small -- maybe 75-80 people in a theater that holds much more than that. Denny was amiable, playing up the eccentric Englishman bit a little, and started off with a nice "Go Now." But the "stories" proved to be more dropping names of the very famous people he played with versus providing inisghts, and he told only ONE story from the Wings days about the writing of "Mull of Kintyre" (which always was nicely delivered). But I expected to hear, say, about being asked to join Wings, or Nairobi, or the thrill of the Wings Over America tour, or singing with Linda, or the bust and the end of Wings...but nada. He sadly mentioned that he had seen Paul play "several times" over the last few years but that he "doesn't do the back stage thing -- can't have that." I suspect there remains some sort of NDA, but a little more color and insight -- and frankly, a few more Wings songs -- would have been nice. (Besides Mull, he did "Time to Hide," "Deliver Your Children," "No Words," and a very medicore "Band on the Run.")
Too bad you didn't ask for the photo, the few times I've seen him, he was always generous with taking photos with people. I really like the one I had taken with him. It was good hearing some Wings songs, wasn't it?
I would have liked a few more Wings songs! (And some more Wings stories!) He did seem like a nice fella, however.
Yes about more Wings songs and stories!!!
Love the BeaTles to pieces, however the Wings songs have better overall memories because I was older and doing more fun things during the Wings era.
Have enjoyed every time I've seen Denny play and close my eyes and think of Wings back in the day...
