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just ducky · 09-28-2008, 05:06 PM

We were there too. We've seen him many times over the last 25 years, and have always enjoyed his music, so we never miss a chance to see him when he comes near. I play guitar, and learned many of his songs in my teens, so I know many of the songs, both words and chords, by heart. However we're a bit concerned in that we both thought that his voice was as weak as we've ever heard him. He just didn't seem to have the volume that he always has had. I even noticed that there was very little back up singing this time because they would've overpowered his voice. Wondering if this is lasting affects from his illness in '02? Or maybe just a cold? Anyone notice that, or know anything about whether his health is an issue?

Heck, the guy is almost 70! The music was great as usual...they never seem to miss a beat. And being a guitar player, with arthritis already hampering my playing in my late 40's, I truly admire his ability to play at 70! Amazing. And on a really positive note, he played some of his more obscure songs ("If Children Had Wings" for one), which I've never heard him play in concert.

09-28-2008, 05:06 PM	#6
just ducky Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Last night's east lansing concert We were there too. We've seen him many times over the last 25 years, and have always enjoyed his music, so we never miss a chance to see him when he comes near. I play guitar, and learned many of his songs in my teens, so I know many of the songs, both words and chords, by heart. However we're a bit concerned in that we both thought that his voice was as weak as we've ever heard him. He just didn't seem to have the volume that he always has had. I even noticed that there was very little back up singing this time because they would've overpowered his voice. Wondering if this is lasting affects from his illness in '02? Or maybe just a cold? Anyone notice that, or know anything about whether his health is an issue? Heck, the guy is almost 70! The music was great as usual...they never seem to miss a beat. And being a guitar player, with arthritis already hampering my playing in my late 40's, I truly admire his ability to play at 70! Amazing. And on a really positive note, he played some of his more obscure songs ("If Children Had Wings" for one), which I've never heard him play in concert.