Babs, you rebel!

[skcin]

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/10/music.barbrastreisand.ap/index.html

Streisand to heckler: 'Shut the @#&% up'

NEW YORK (AP) -- It was an evening that elicited tears, standing ovations, raucous laughter and shouts of joy from the audience -- and that was just in the first few minutes.

Yes, Barbra Streisand's return to touring after a 12-year absence was the extravaganza that it promised to be. Monday night's show at Madison Square Garden was the third stop of a 20-city jaunt across the nation -- a virtual lovefest between the ultimate diva and an adoring, sold-out, celebrity-dotted crowd.

Streisand effortlessly crooned through a select repertoire of the hits she's amassed during her four-decade-plus career. But the night's most riveting moment came during what was perhaps the only unscripted -- and truly uncomfortable -- episode in the three-hour show.

There was Streisand, enduring a smattering of very loud jeers as she and "George Bush" -- a celebrity impersonator -- muddled through a skit that portrayed the president as a bumbling idiot.

Though most of the crowd offered polite applause during the slightly humorous routine, it got a bit too long, especially for a few in the audience who just wanted to hear Streisand sing like she had been doing for the past hour.

"Come on, be polite!" the well-known liberal implored during the sketch as she and "Bush" exchanged zingers. But one heckler wouldn't let up. And finally, Streisand let him have it.

"Shut the (expletive) up!" Streisand bellowed, drawing wild applause. "Shut up if you can't take a joke!"

With that one F-word, the jeers ended. And the message was delivered -- no one gets away with trying to upstage Barbra Streisand, especially not in her hometown.

Once the outburst (which Streisand later apologized for) was over, Streisand noted that "the artist's role is to disturb," and delivered a message of tolerance before launching into a serenely beautiful rendition of "Somewhere." That put the focus back on what the audience came for -- her voice, one of the greatest female instruments of her generation.

Streisand's voice, at once soaring and soothing, doesn't seem to have been affected much by her long layoff from performing. Earlier in the evening, she seemed to fall short of her full potential -- moments where she once belted a tune she now seemed to simply sing at a steady register. But once the evening progressed, she got stronger, such as for her performance of one of her biggest hits, "People."

[JazmenFlowers]

oh lordy. that's fuel to the fire for sure.

I love me some Barbra, but sometimes, like the Dixie Chicks' song says..."shut up and sing" - I mean I'm torn about how I feel about this aspect of my beloved...but sometimes enough is enough. don't polute the concert with politics...that's what I'm sayin

now, I'm off to find the setlist and see if I can scurry boots.

[skcin]

^ I tend to agree. I wouldn't be real happy if Lindsey busted out with a political skit on his tour, regardless of whether or not I agree with him.

But it is pretty funny that she said that. :laugh:

[DrummerDeanna]

Imagine being the dude who will now live his life knowing that Babs told him to "shut the **** up!" :laugh: Priceless.

Of course if he's that big an ass to a huge celebrity as her - and in front of a mass of people then perhaps he's a massive ass who needs to be knocked down a few.

I'm torn about the politics mix as well - but I guess these people feel so passionately about what they believe and have the means to spread that message to huge crowds...I guess they take it.

BUT then again, these people paid out their asses to hear her sing...perhaps she should leave it to brief commentary and be done with it :shrug:

[SuzeQuze]

My problem with this is it sounds like it was a bad skit. If you're going to pull something like that - make it good!

[mikeschmike]

The political commentary isn't surprising considering the reasoning behind this tour. She's always been one to put her views out there, whether people want to hear them or not. I'm thinking that those who coughed up a lot of money to see her probably already know what to expect though. Preach it Babs!

[JazmenFlowers]

http://news.search.yahoo.com/search/news?p=streisand&toggle=1&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-500&c=news_photos

Barbra's looking awesome!

EDIT: I hate the construction of her outfit...and the pockets!? wtf. no no no. BUT, her razor cut is off da hizzy.

[JazmenFlowers]

I have the initial setlist if anyone wants it, PM me. there's some that have brought tears to these eyes.

[estranged4life]

she knows how to say "f**k"...Well imagine that. I am impressed...

No, not really, Never impressed.

[TwistedGypsy]

oh lordy. that's fuel to the fire for sure.

I love me some Barbra, but sometimes, like the Dixie Chicks' song says..."shut up and sing" - I mean I'm torn about how I feel about this aspect of my beloved...but sometimes enough is enough. don't polute the concert with politics...that's what I'm sayin

now, I'm off to find the setlist and see if I can scurry boots.

I agree 100%. I've been a fan for 11 years and my mother and I are going to the Atlanta show Nov.2. Since we have never seen her and we had the opportunity we bought the best they had, which means $1500 was spent on 2 tickets. Worth it in our opinion, but I really wish she would leave politics at the door step. If I wanted her political opinion I would go to her offical website and read her blog. But in no way will I let her political sketch keep me form going, I just wish she would rethink it. :cool:

[JazmenFlowers]

But in no way will I let her political sketch keep me form going, I just wish she would rethink it. :cool:
yeah.

or at least keep it to a minimum...don't make it "part" of the concert. we all know she's outspoken and all that jazz (he he), but let's have a good time and enjoy the songs...you know.

[DavidMn]

Boy that's really a nice way to treat someone that spent probably upwards of $700 for a ticket. Depends on what the person said, but if it wasnt profane, I dont get her anger?

[JazmenFlowers]

Boy that's really a nice way to treat someone that spent probably upwards of $700 for a ticket. Depends on what the person said, but if it wasnt profane, I dont get her anger?
wow. you have raised another great point. I must contemplate this un momento.

[DavidMn]

wow. you have raised another great point. I must contemplate this un momento. wont slam her here because I know how big a fan you are, but I dont think much of her as a person. Mega bitch comes to mind. But oh that voice....

[JazmenFlowers]

wont slam her here because I know how big a fan you are, but I dont think much of her as a person. Mega bitch comes to mind. But oh that voice....
well don't mind lil ole me. you say how you feel.

I, again, am torn. I think she's a bitch, a perfectionist and all that, I also know all the great things she's done for charities and all that too. so, I just prefer to not really care one way or the other about her personal life...not like I am with Stevie. for me, with Barbra, it's the albums and the movies...

[DavidMn]

well don't mind lil ole me. you say how you feel.

I, again, am torn. I think she's a bitch, a perfectionist and all that, I also know all the great things she's done for charities and all that too. so, I just prefer to not really care one way or the other about her personal life...not like I am with Stevie. for me, with Barbra, it's the albums and the movies...Thats the way I tend to view her too. I mean she hasnt killed anyone and isnt a terrorist, so she cant be all bad right?

[Hawkeye]

the only thing I like that Striesand's done is her role in Meet the Fochers, she was extremely funny in that. What the hell is so great about this woman that she can charge 700-1000 dollar tickets and still have people go. I don't think we can ever complain about Stevie or the Mac charging 125 ever agian. At least 125 is worth it to see Fleetwood Mac.

[DavidMn]

the only thing I like that Striesand's done is her role in Meet the Fochers, she was extremely funny in that. What the hell is so great about this woman that she can charge 700-1000 dollar tickets and still have people go. I don't think we can ever complain about Stevie or the Mac charging 125 ever agian. At least 125 is worth it to see Fleetwood Mac.I agree with you on the prices, but you haev to realize its how rarely she tours that factors into it. Unfortunately its what the market will bear.:distress:

[JazmenFlowers]

What the hell is so great about this woman that she can charge 700-1000 dollar tickets and still have people go.
the most talented singer ever, imo.

[DrummerDeanna]

Boy that's really a nice way to treat someone that spent probably upwards of $700 for a ticket. Depends on what the person said, but if it wasnt profane, I dont get her anger?

And considering Babs could hear the guy from the stage...I'm guessing he was pretty damn close...and at MSG? that's quite the pricey ticket - you make a good point.

[carrie721]

^^ no way. no matter how much HE paid, he was being a dick and making it impossible for others, who also paid good money, to enjoy the show. he got what he deserved. it's no secret babs is loud & proud about her politics. he should shut up and listen.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^ no way. no matter how much HE paid, he was being a dick and making it impossible for others, who also paid good money, to enjoy the show. he got what he deserved. it's no secret babs is loud & proud about her politics. he should shut up and listen.

Also a good point....at least she didn't ask him to leave....

I was at an Ani DiFranco concert in Phoenix several years ago, and some chick in the second row flipped someone off a few rows back, Ani stopped playing and told the chick to leave...

I was like WTF!?! SHe wasn't even being disruptive :shrug: I didn't like her then (free ticket) and I liked her even less after that...

Not that that has anything to do with the topic at hand - but still.

[carrie721]

Also a good point....at least she didn't ask him to leave....

I was at an Ani DiFranco concert in Phoenix several years ago, and some chick in the second row flipped someone off a few rows back, Ani stopped playing and told the chick to leave...

I was like WTF!?! SHe wasn't even being disruptive :shrug: I didn't like her then (free ticket) and I liked her even less after that...

Not that that has anything to do with the topic at hand - but still.

how odd. i don't think ani's popular enough to be kicking people out of her concerts ... :laugh:

[BlackWidow]

You go Babs!

[DrummerDeanna]

how odd. i don't think ani's popular enough to be kicking people out of her concerts ... :laugh:

Where is that high-five smiley...:laugh:

Seriously - I was about to walk out at that point, the concert was so boring - but I stayed because unfortunately my ride was not moving due to her love for Ani. Blah.

Anyway - I've thought about it - this guy MUST have known about Bab's political views and how outspoken/passionate she is. So he shelled out big bucks - but what the hell was he expecting? So he deserved a "shut the **** up" :nod:

[BlackWidow]

^^ no way. no matter how much HE paid, he was being a dick and making it impossible for others, who also paid good money, to enjoy the show. he got what he deserved. it's no secret babs is loud & proud about her politics. he should shut up and listen.

I agree!!!:nod:

[carrie721]

I agree!!!:nod:

:xoxo:

Where is that high-five smiley...:laugh:

Seriously - I was about to walk out at that point, the concert was so boring - but I stayed because unfortunately my ride was not moving due to her love for Ani. Blah.

screw ani. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

1. Her talent is immense.

2. The market will pay what it will pay and this broad travels with a how many piece orchestra :eek:

3. Does anyone really think that Babs is not gonna comment on something political - if so, they are an idiot.

4. She a New York Jewish Woman - trust me, if the guy was from NYC, he thought nothing of being told to FUKC OFF :laugh:

I agree though - shut up and sing - perhaps pepper it with cool stories about your life, etc. But, the political shiitte was way over the top - I mean that took the place of something else for the $700 :shrug:

[BlackWidow]

:laugh: :xoxo:



screw ani. :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[irishgrl]

oh lordy. that's fuel to the fire for sure.

I love me some Barbra, but sometimes, like the Dixie Chicks' song says..."shut up and sing" - I mean I'm torn about how I feel about this aspect of my beloved...but sometimes enough is enough. don't polute the concert with politics...that's what I'm sayin

now, I'm off to find the setlist and see if I can scurry boots.

I applaud her politics. Yes I do. it makes her high maintenance BS bearable.

[BlackWidow]

I applaud her politics. Yes I do. it makes her high maintenance BS bearable.

Yea baby!!!:xoxo:

[irishgrl]

Yea baby!!!:xoxo:

ya know, I think I love you :nod:

[strandinthewind]

I applaud her politics. Yes I do. it makes her high maintenance BS bearable.

While that is one thing, do you think she is acting in a proper manner by shoving her politics down peoples' throats when they came to hear her sing? I do not like to be preached to at a concert - so, I say shut up with the political crap and sing, esp. when for $700, that three minutes could be and should another song, a personal anecdote, etc.

[GODDESS6]

While that is one thing, do you think she is acting in a proper manner by shoving her politics down peoples' throats when they came to hear her sing? I do not like to be preached to at a concert - so, I say shut up with the political crap and sing, esp. when for $700, that three minutes could be and should another song, a personal anecdote, etc.

i 100% agre w/ this!!!~ tho i usually agree w/ alot of what babs is saying, if i paid serious cash for a ticket i wouldn't be happy about her political antics during the show~ that would not be why i came, i came to hear her sing~

[JazmenFlowers]

While that is one thing, do you think she is acting in a proper manner by shoving her politics down peoples' throats when they came to hear her sing? I do not like to be preached to at a concert - so, I say shut up with the political crap and sing, esp. when for $700, that three minutes could be and should another song, a personal anecdote, etc.
I agree with all you've said in this thread. the funny thing is, Barbra could care less if she sang another note. she doesn't view the whole concert spectacle the same way fans and other performers do so maybe that skews her way of putting a concert together. for her, I believe, it's just a grand opportunity to push her politics, which is sad, really...she doesn't even get it...that she's, again, imo, the best singer ever.

[strandinthewind]

I agree with all you've said in this thread. the funny thing is, Barbra could care less if she sang another note. she doesn't view the whole concert spectacle the same way fans and other performers do so maybe that skews her way of putting a concert together. for her, I believe, it's just a grand opportunity to push her politics, which is sad, really...she doesn't even get it...that she's, again, imo, the best singer ever.


Thus the ego of MEGASTREISAND :laugh:

Now - if she could pull "People" off above middle C :eek:

[JazmenFlowers]

Thus the ego of MEGASTREISAND :laugh:

Now - if she could pull "People" off above middle C :eek:
lmao.

you won't believe what's in her setlist right now though! ***SPOILER***Woman in the Moon. I'm anxious to hear a boot of that.

[bikerchic]

Depends on what the person said, but if it wasnt profane, I dont get her anger?

During the Bush skit, the guy yells "what is this, a fundraiser?"

Look what Babs gets away with. At least her audience is open minded and are not going to burn her cd's and boycott her. Not like the dumb red neck country audiences of the Dixie Chicks.

[strandinthewind]

lmao.

you won't believe what's in her setlist right now though! ***SPOILER***Woman in the Moon. I'm anxious to hear a boot of that.

Yea - the boots are gonna be interesting. Don't get me wrong, she can still sing with the best of them - she actually is really peerless, save for Liza and MAYBE Celine, Barbara Cook (20 years ago and her mentor) and Linda Eder -- she does it lower :cool:

[bikerchic]

Don't get me wrong, she can still sing with the best of them -

If you can get passed the can of worms she calls a face, I guess her voice is nice (sorry Jazz).

[JazmenFlowers]

Yea - the boots are gonna be interesting. Don't get me wrong, she can still sing with the best of them - she actually is really peerless, save for Liza and MAYBE Celine, Barbara Cook (20 years ago and her mentor) and Linda Eder -- she does it lower :cool:
true. I love Linda Eder...but good god sometimes I can't stand to hear that "back of the throat" singing she slips into now and then. A New Life by Eder is one of the best songs ever...and also Even Now.
If you can get passed the can of worms she calls a face, I guess her voice is nice (sorry Jazz).
oh snap. :p I actually think she's a very attractive woman.

[bikerchic]

oh snap. :p I actually think she's a very attractive woman.

I feel bad for saying that. That was uncalled for. :sorry: But you took it like a man. I guess us Stevie fans are so used to the fat jokes and cocaine butt sniffing jokes that we're tough :wavey:

[strandinthewind]

LOL - Eder can belt it though. My fav. is Man of La Mancha --- AND - I used to be able to NAIL that last high note during the bridge :eek:

Now - onward to glory I go :wavey:

[BlackWidow]

ya know, I think I love you :nod:

right backatcha!:D

[mikeschmike]

During the Bush skit, the guy yells "what is this, a fundraiser?"



It is a fundraiser though, according to all of the press for this tour. I guess a simple "yes" from Babs would have sufficed.

[bikerchic]

It is a fundraiser though,

It is? I thought it was a concert for the general public :shrug:


Here's part of that skit:

http://www.celebitchy.com/index.php/archives/2006/10/barbra_streisand_pissed_that_her_dumb_bush_skit_tanked.html

[strandinthewind]

I'd be pissed if I paid $700 and got that!!!!!

[mikeschmike]

It is? I thought it was a concert for the general public :shrug:




It is a concert, but the proceeds are going to the democrats. That's why she did this tour, to get people involved and to raise $$. She retired from touring in 2000, but felt she needed to do this.

[strandinthewind]

It is a concert, but the proceeds are going to the democrats. That's why she did this tour, to get people involved and to raise $$. She retired from touring in 2000, but felt she needed to do this.

I find it hard to believe that she is getting no $$$ for this. But, if so, then good on her!!!

[mikeschmike]

I find it hard to believe that she is getting no $$$ for this. But, if so, then good on her!!!

No $$$? Streisand? Surely you jest...:lol:

[JazmenFlowers]

But you took it like a man.
that's the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me. :xoxo:

:lol:
LOL - Eder can belt it though. My fav. is Man of La Mancha --- AND - I used to be able to NAIL that last high note during the bridge :eek:

Now - onward to glory I go :wavey:
oh I forgot about that one. you know, I'd love to hear some stuff from you. we should do a Linda song together...a la Streisand and Dion
No $$$? Streisand? Surely you jest...:lol:
you got that right. bitch is building a new house as we speak. (not that she needs the money)

[BlackWidow]

that's the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me. :xoxo:

:lol:

oh I forgot about that one. you know, I'd love to hear some stuff from you. we should do a Linda song together...a la Streisand and Dion

you got that right. bitch is building a new house as we speak. (not that she needs the money)

You know she is!:nod:

[TwistedGypsy]

I think just part of the sells are going to charity. I read that some of the ticket prices can be a tax write-off. But lets not forget what she is getting paid by the venues and promoters! Babs is not walking away empty handed.
I do wish Barbra would realize that she not a politican, she is a singer and an actress. She has her website to post her opinions and other forums she could use besides a concert. This is one of the things that has made me push myself away from Barbra in the past few years.
Like I said its not going to keep me from seeing her, but I hope she reconsiders doing it in further shows.






Fat chance on that though....

[strandinthewind]

. . . oh I forgot about that one. you know, I'd love to hear some stuff from you. we should do a Linda song together...a la Streisand and Dion . . . .

Lord Child - I can still belt one out - its the key pitch and range I have trouble with :laugh: If I can find them, I'll send ya some stuff I was playing around with awhile back :eek:

[DavidMn]

Lord Child - I can still belt one out - its the key pitch and range I have trouble with :laugh: If I can find them, I'll send ya some stuff I was playing around with awhile back :eek:2 Jason's singing. Now I'd pay to see that!
:)

[JazmenFlowers]

Lord Child - I can still belt one out - its the key pitch and range I have trouble with :laugh: If I can find them, I'll send ya some stuff I was playing around with awhile back :eek:
I have this in writing now. ;)

I'll send you some of my Eder stuff too.

[irishgrl]

I used to be able to hit the high notes in my heyday, but that all ended when I had a boyfriend who was in a band that practiced in my frontroom and I got to sing whilst tippling. Sad to say, alcohol relaxes the vocal chords and I strained them and now sound much like Suzanne Pleshette, that smoky deep kinda voice...you know, like whiskey and cigarettes are my life (yet I do neither!)

I've got that Janis Joplin rasp! but I can carry a tune and I do a mean GYPSY...
ah well, not that any of YEW will ever hear me!:o

[JazmenFlowers]

the funniest **** I've heard in a LONG time. perfection. this will be my new ringtone in like 2.2 seconds.

WARNING: contains curse words. if curse words offend you, do NOT download. got it? good.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=28E7C50755B3BB7F

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Remember when I said I didn't like dance remixes...I take that back :laugh:

:lol:

OMG...this may be the funniest thing EVER!!!!

[JazmenFlowers]

^^

Remember when I said I didn't like dance remixes...I take that back :laugh:

:lol:

OMG...this may be the funniest thing EVER!!!!
I know, right?

I forgot to credit: myspace.com/revolucian

[BlackWidow]

the funniest **** I've heard in a LONG time. perfection. this will be my new ringtone in like 2.2 seconds.

WARNING: contains curse words. if curse words offend you, do NOT download. got it? good.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=28E7C50755B3BB7F

THAT WAS BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[carrie721]

the funniest **** I've heard in a LONG time. perfection. this will be my new ringtone in like 2.2 seconds.

WARNING: contains curse words. if curse words offend you, do NOT download. got it? good.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=28E7C50755B3BB7F

oh sweet jebus! that was GREAT.

[goldustsongbird]

I can't help but think what a wonderful ringtone that would make.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Seriously. I have played this for everyone at work...:laugh: I LOVE it...it made my week...and sad to say this has become my favorite Barbra Streisand song ;)

Sort of kidding...but I am more of a fan of her movies than her music....this song is greatness.

[JazmenFlowers]

I can't help but think what a wonderful ringtone that would make.
oh you better believe I'm making it my ringtone asap!

[goldustsongbird]

oh you better believe I'm making it my ringtone asap!

I'd do it, but my phone sucks and... I have no idea how to make it my ringtone. I guess it isn't cool enough to handle Babs.

[skcin]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I can't help it, it's funny!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/01/people.streisand.ap/index.html

Concertgoer throws drink at Barbra Streisand
SUNRISE, Florida (AP) -- The funny girl wasn't laughing.

Barbra Streisand had a drink lobbed at her Monday after a mid-concert skit poking fun at President Bush.

Streisand's publicist, Dick Guttman, said a paper cup filled with some sort of liquid was thrown on stage but apparently did not hit Streisand during her second performance in this Fort Lauderdale suburb.

Streisand's manager, Martin Erlichman, said she shrugged off the incident and responded to the angry audience member by saying: "It's a free country and they're entitled to express their opinion."

It's at least the third time the skit, which includes a George W. Bush impersonator, has angered Streisand's audience. A heckler targeted her at the Philadelphia opening of her 20-city comeback tour, Guttman said, and Streisand made headlines with her response to a jeerer at Madison Square Garden last month.

Erlichman said Streisand, 64, believed the skit was in good fun and noted impersonator Steve Bridges, who wrote it, is a Republican.

"This skit has been so massively covered by media, it's impossible that it still could come as a surprise to any of the Bush admirers who bought tickets," Erlichman said.

Despite the controversy, Erlichman said the skit would remain a part of the tour.

"It stays in the show except for the few performances where Steve has a conflicting commitment," Erlichman said.

Streisand, an outspoken liberal, is touring the country after a 12-year absence from the stage, offering fans a repertoire of her four decades of hits.

[carrie721]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I can't help it, it's funny!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/01/people.streisand.ap/index.html

lollllllll. i wonder if she'll keep doing the skit? also, i just have to say i can't believe marty erlichman is still alive. he's gotta be at least 300 by now.