This morning the critics are slating 80s band Duran Duran after their terrible performance last night at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert in London…calling their performance after Andrea Bocelli’s Nessum Dorma, as akin to “having Steak followed by Spam”! Duran Duran, who are one of this year’s inductees into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame …”their Simon Le Bon gave a shouty out of tune rendition of two of their more mediocre 80s songs” and once again I’m paraphrasing the critics, but I do agree with every word - “think Duran Duran were overrated in the 80s and are long past it now 40 years later”.
I do love Andrea Bocelli of course, and Nessun Dorma is a favourite aria from Puccini’s Turandot, however I do think on the occasion of celebrating QEII’s 70 years on the British throne they could’ve asked our own superb Russell Watson to sing this one last night…..
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Was not a Duran fan, but British talents should have taken priority.
I did kind of chuckle that an American fronts the Queen band.
Lilac-JadeCanada
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June 5, 2022
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Diana Ross…I’d have had Leona Lewis or even better…Annie Lennox if they wanted a Diva to top the bill!
@Marionville Yes, that would have been the better choice, but I heard Diana Ross was a royal favourite.
@Lilac-JadeCanada Ok…I suppose that’s probably why then!
@Marionville It makes sense to have their favourites asked to perform, no matter nationality.
I was hoping to see the whole thing but yt only had single performances......so far anyway.
@Lilac-JadeCanada I found it all a bit of an anti-climax. Alicia Keyes was my favourite act!
@Marionville I didn't see her, all I got was Queen, Diana, & Rod. There may be more listed today, but that's all I found last night. I still hope to see the whole thing.
Hard to believe he wasn’t asked! What a fantastic voice he has!
Redheadedgammy
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June 5, 2022
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Yes…I think it should really have been a night to celebrate the best of British talent!
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