zeptangerine Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 They keep using the word duetting in the official press releases, which strongly implies a singing performance. The Telegraph article even said so: "Lewis, 23, is said to be singing a duet with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page for the event, which will be screened live to a television audience of as many as 150 million people." So apparently Jimmy will leave his guitar at home, and revive his long-stalled singing career after a 43-year fallow period. Fantastic! We can look forward to a few bars of "She Just Satisfies" followed by ... dunno, "Rule Britannia"? It has to be something to promote Britain - lord knows a bus full of break dancers isn't quite gonna set the right tone. Ditto on the double decker bit. Wait. Now it's a duet with Jimmy, as in a singing duet?? Will this madness never end??? Quote
Knebby Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Its not a singing duet - she was having a laugh. I always loved the Double Deckers. Quote
MHD Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Its not a singing duet - she was having a laugh. I always loved the Double Deckers. Teehee Quote
Little Miss Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Oh I think this is cool. Odd combination, but she's a very good singer, even though her music is lame. I hope it'll be good. Bless Jimmy. Quote
zooma Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 "wanna whole lotta love" thanks again to Knebby for her hints and contribution to things relevant. Your the best! Quote
kirchzep27 Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Is that what they are going to play, -wll? i was wondering how page was going to play a mountain guitar part w/a pop singer. Quote
laststand Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I think it's great news that the wonderful Leona Lewis has been chosen to represent UK in the Olympic closing ceremony. Now I know who David Beckham is but I am buggered if I know which team she plays for. I think it may be Arse nal. I have, however, heard of Johnny Page and he is a wonderful pianist - so it should be a joy to watch. But would it not be more appropriate for that old skiffle combo Led Zeppelin to play? If Mr Plant is worried about paying for an airline ticket we could have a collection. I believe he is currently unemployed so he would have the time. Mr Page appears to be going to Beejing anyway. That leaves Mr Jones and Mr Bonham. I am sure that Mr Page could invite Mr Jones along. I feel pretty sure that Mr Bonham would run/swim there just to get behind those drums again. So has anyone asked them to play? Perhaps if no-one has asked they should ask pretty soon or it will be too late to book the flights. I think we may not just see Mr Page there - just a hunch! Think about it. If Zep are down to play would we be told in advance? Million more people descending on Beejing to see it? They could not cope. This one is worth a small wager. Quote
MrZoSo Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 So has anyone asked them to play? Perhaps if no-one has asked they should ask pretty soon or it will be too late to book the flights. I think we may not just see Mr Page there - just a hunch! Think about it. If Zep are down to play would we be told in advance? Million more people descending on Beejing to see it? They could not cope. This one is worth a small wager. So, have you seen the new (fake) pictures of big foot yet? Yeah. Quote
shadowblue Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 You're the lucky one! We're 12 hours behind Beijing on the East Coast USA. I'll have to wait up until 11pm tonight to watch Michael Phelps go for his 8th gold. They create this unique schedule with heats in the evening session and finals in the morning the fit with USA (the most imprtant country in the world ) prime-time viewing and still you complain. Sheesh Can't wait for next Sunday night ;D Quote
AMAZONIC Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 They create this unique schedule with heats in the evening session and finals in the morning the fit with USA (the most imprtant country in the world ) prime-time viewing and still you complain. Sheesh hard to keep everybody completey happy... Quote
zeptangerine Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Hey Aussies, you're man Hacket is kicking some serious 1500 meter butt right now so the time change is doin' your country well, too! ps- your women's swim team is golden- literally... Quote
The Rover Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I don't wish to see people worked up into believing he's going to do some Led Zeppelin song, when there is a very good chance he will be asked to perform some other composers song for the ceremony. Also given the lip-synching we saw in the opening ceremony, there is also the possibility the performance may be mimed. For us Australians who do remember the Sydney Olympics, there was some disappointment to see that Midnight Oil and other rock bands had mimed their entire performance at the closing ceremony. The excuse given at the time was that as they were working on a tight satellite television schedule they couldn't afford any technical slip-ups with a "live" feed. Meg What you're saying may come closer to the truth than any would perfer to choose to believe. Quote
SteveAJones Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 What you're saying may come closer to the truth than any would prefer to choose to believe. Beckham...breakdancers...miming...didn't someone say Jimmy is jumping a shark? Quote
Cactus Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I haven't read the rest of the thread so shoot me if I am being ignorant here, but this sounds like another load of shite. *** Edited for factual correctness. Quote
Reggie29 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Here we go again with all the negativity from all the pessimists in full flight. Once again a fun discussion is hijacked and ruined by a mob of naysayers and people who loathe to be scooped by anyone else, they know who they are! Some would have you believe that it is complete bullshit whether they have researched the thread or not. Others (myself included), have been speculating what he may or may not play if in fact, it is true. Who really cares what he plays just as long as he is performing, live, somewhere with whomever he likes? Then there are those who death ride the idea by insinuating that the performance could be mimed, as if. I wonder if they are questioning Jimmy's integrity? The worst are they who thrive on disrespecting the band with their intolerable and unrelenting criticism. If it did turn out to be a non event, the usual pricks would probably blame Robert for it. BTW there are no sharks in downtown Beijing as far as I know! End of rant...... Meanwhile, back at the topic........ Quote
Knebby Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Leona Lewis is not an American Idol singer. She's British -that's the whole point. She won X - Factor in the UK almost 2 years ago - which replaces "Pop Idol" over here, Simon Cowell's original show on which American Idol is based. Quote
slave to zep Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 i totally agree with reggie on this. knebby has been shown to be spot on in the past, and why others are doubting her credibility is beyond me. some comments i have found, and im sure jimmy too, to be quite offensive. Quote
beatbo Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 jimmy page doing the closing bell for the new york stock exchange: edited link Quote
Reggie29 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 jimmy page doing the closing bell for the new york stock exchange: video Onya, beatbo! Damn it I couldn't open the link! Quote
slave to zep Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Onya, beatbo! Damn it I couldn't open the link! i couldnt open it either, beatbo. could you try another link please? Quote
Reggie29 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 i couldnt open it either, beatbo. could you try another link please? Try this. http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&...04-fdb58cb83f79 Quote
slave to zep Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Try this. http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&...04-fdb58cb83f79 thanks reggie! Quote
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