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Re: R&R Hall of Fame broadcast - redux: the final speculation



RnRN? _Well_ she did say 'if "they" wouldn't let her play it, she
might have to anyway'...it _would_ be one of Bev's [perhaps guilty
pleasure] choices IMHO.

Although talking with friends, from the first word, I've been saying
SYWBRnRS would be perfect and perhaps my preference, if _not_ RnRN,
and I can imagine Bev telling her that would be the one to play for
the auspicious occasion.

Oh PLEASE _not_ PHTP (or Dancing Barefoot) ! AND TOTALLY NOT Because
the Night!!!! Glitter In Their Eyes would be my request from the newer
material, perhaps (toooo ROCKIN!) Citizen Ship would be an interesting
choice.

On 3/5/07, ccrider895 <ccrider895> wrote:

> [snip]
> Now, my .02 about it. I know this is a contentious subject among her
> fans, but I figure if Patti and the band are okay with it it, then we
> should be happy too. I'm sure she is accepting the honor on behalf of
> ALL her band members, past and present,as well as the many people who
> have helped and inspired her.
>
> As far as what she's going to play, My $$$ is on "People Have the Power"
> I think "Rock and Roll Nigger" is just way too controversial for
> American tv. I know Patti has very strong views against censorship,
> but she also has a sense of decorum, and this is probably not the most
> appropriate venue for a song that could be easily misconstrued.
> What I REALLY want to hear her sing at the awards is "So You Wanna Be
> a Rock and Roll Star" Patti just nails the irony and bitterness of
> that song even better than Roger McGuinn .
>
> Peace,
>
> ~CC