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Rufus Wainwright

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Alexikokopops

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Rufus is the greatest person ever!!

Seriously, I saw him live last night in Nottingham, and it's possibly the greast gig I've ever been too!!

I love Rufus, he's the best.

And he's a funny guy too :D

I recommend "The One You Love", "Gay Messiah", "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk", "California", "14th Street", "What A World" to name a few, they're bloomin' marvellous :thumbup:

Plus I am now the owner of what is offically the gayest t-shirt you will ever see in your life

http://www.cinderblock.com/wc.dll?WebStore...409312434284070

It's brilliant!! :D

Mine's more a a salmon pink though.

MC Prussian

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My first "contact" with Rufus' music was back in 2002 when I flew to Canada for the first time. My neighbour on the plane was Eric, a young Canadian from the Toronto area, and during the flight, we got acquainted.

In the parlay, the music on the headphones was still running and one of the songs was "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk". Eric told me some funny stories about why this particular song fits well with a female-involving tête-à-tête at your own home... lol:banana:

Back in Switzerland, I bought the CD "Poses" and found out that there are several other fine tracks on it, like "Shadows", "Grey Gardens", "Rebel Prince" or the eerie "Evil Angel".

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Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright was born on 22nd of July 1973 in Rhinebeck, New York, USA to Loudon Wainwright III. and Kate McGarrigle. He grew up in the bilingual city of Montréal, Québec, Canada and is half American/half Canadian. He got nominated for the Canadian "Emmy", the "Juno" in 1999.

He has a very clear voice with a nasal touch, sounds like a little boy sometimes.

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The first "Shrek" movie features his song "Hallelujah". In "Moulin Rouge", you can hear his "Complainte De La Butte".

He has also appeared on Martin Scorsese's last film "The Aviator" as the lead singer on stage very early on, with his gray-haired father Loudon playing the piano.

A personal quote:

"Why be in music, why write songs, if you can't use them to explore life or an idealized vision of life? I believe a lot of our lives are spent asleep, and what I've been trying to do is hold on to those moments when a little spark cuts through the fog and nudges you."

Alexikokopops

Alexikokopops

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Rufus Wainwright, as bent as a nine bob note.

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That is correct.

But he's still brilliant!!

And Mr. Swiss, I applaud you :thumbup:

Rufus is also on the latest Bridget Jones movie soundtrack.

I would write a longer reply, but I have to walk my cousin home.

Alexikokopops

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The One You Love is a great song.  :thumbup:

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Just before he played that he said "This next song is, well, it's a hit goddammit!!"

Made me laugh.

I'd say that and "14th Street" are my favourite songs.

Scarby

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I just came on to write this exact same thread.

I agree he is quality.

i had never heard of him till last November when my Mum heard him on Jools Holland or whatever and see raves all about him all the time. When mother found he was gay she was gutted :blink: She brought 5 of his Want One albums and gave them all out to friends and now they all love him.

Mother has all the albums now and also went to Nott last Wednesday to see him.

I like Oh What a world (track one from want 1 i think)

Alexikokopops

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I just came on to write this exact same thread.

I agree he is quality.

i had never heard of him till last November when my Mum heard him on Jools Holland or whatever and see raves all about him all the time. When mother found he was gay she was gutted :blink: She brought 5 of his Want One albums and gave them all out to friends and now they all love him.

Mother has all the albums now and also went to Nott last Wednesday to see him.

I like Oh What a world (track one from want 1 i think)

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Nottingham was the place to see him :thumbup:

A nice lady gave me a polo and asked if I was gay when I saw him at Nottingham :D

Oh What A World is brilliant.

My favourite song (I've finally decided) is 14th Street (track 8 on Want One).

Scarby

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I just came on to write this exact same thread.

I agree he is quality.

i had never heard of him till last November when my Mum heard him on Jools Holland or whatever and see raves all about him all the time. When mother found he was gay she was gutted :blink: She brought 5 of his Want One albums and gave them all out to friends and now they all love him.

Mother has all the albums now and also went to Nott last Wednesday to see him.

I like Oh What a world (track one from want 1 i think)

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Nottingham was the place to see him :thumbup:

A nice lady gave me a polo and asked if I was gay when I saw him at Nottingham :D

Oh What A World is brilliant.

My favourite song (I've finally decided) is 14th Street (track 8 on Want One).

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Im just annoyed as i had the 4 albums all on my computer when it broke. Now ive got itunes and no rufus :angry:

so im going to have to wait for about 3 weeks before i go home and get the cds on i tunes :angry:

Alexikokopops

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,Apr 18 2005, 11:36 AM]
I just came on to write this exact same thread.

I agree he is quality.

i had never heard of him till last November when my Mum heard him on Jools Holland or whatever and see raves all about him all the time. When mother found he was gay she was gutted :blink: She brought 5 of his Want One albums and gave them all out to friends and now they all love him.

Mother has all the albums now and also went to Nott last Wednesday to see him.

I like Oh What a world (track one from want 1 i think)

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Nottingham was the place to see him :thumbup:

A nice lady gave me a polo and asked if I was gay when I saw him at Nottingham :D

Oh What A World is brilliant.

My favourite song (I've finally decided) is 14th Street (track 8 on Want One).

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Im just annoyed as i had the 4 albums all on my computer when it broke. Now ive got itunes and no rufus :angry:

so im going to have to wait for about 3 weeks before i go home and get the cds on i tunes :angry:

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I'm gonna register properly on iTunes, because there's an iTunes exclusive "Live in Montreal" album he's done and I want it.

It'll be my first ever purchase off iTunes :)

MC Prussian

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just spoke to my mother and she has booked tickets to see him in oxford as well

was he really that good?

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Go see him.

But before, buy the "Poses" album. Maybe make a gift for your mum? I guess she would fancy it... :thumbup:

Scarby

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just spoke to my mother and she has booked tickets to see him in oxford as well

was he really that good?

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Go see him.

But before, buy the "Poses" album. Maybe make a gift for your mum? I guess she would fancy it... :thumbup:

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one of my sisters brought poses for her for xmas :thumbup:

NEWS FLASH: i am going to see Rufus on the 13th of Next Month :D:D with my mother and one of my sisters

Scarby

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its been confirmed and booked a hotel in oxford so i dont have to drive home that night and i can have a few jars.

Looking forward to it

Alexikokopops

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its been confirmed and booked a hotel in oxford so i dont have to drive home that night and i can have a few jars.

Looking forward to it

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:thumbup:

I got his Live EP which is an iTunes exclusive, it took one hell of a lot of work (because you can't buy it on UK iTunes, aonly American, it got very complicated).

It's pretty nifty :)

Scarby

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,Apr 24 2005, 4:30 PM]
its been confirmed and booked a hotel in oxford so i dont have to drive home that night and i can have a few jars.

Looking forward to it

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:thumbup:

I got his Live EP which is an iTunes exclusive, it took one hell of a lot of work (because you can't buy it on UK iTunes, aonly American, it got very complicated).

It's pretty nifty :)

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Edit: hello :wave:

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Scarby

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Well its the day after i saw Rufus in Oxford last night and it was quality! a great night out had by all.

didnt think much of joan as policewomen!! but Mr Wainwright was great. a top performance from a top entertainer

My mum did however say that Notts was a little better as the audience were more interactive with him.

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where did you go in my lovely city of Nottingham?

Alexikokopops

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where did you go in my lovely city of Nottingham?

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The Royal Concert Hall.

First time I've been there, but I've been to Rock City and the Rescue Rooms many a time because Nottingham is the nearest place for me to see gigs when I'm at home.

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where did you go in my lovely city of Nottingham?

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The Royal Concert Hall.

First time I've been there, but I've been to Rock City and the Rescue Rooms many a time because Nottingham is the nearest place for me to see gigs when I'm at home.

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rock city is gay and i know someone that works at rescue rooms

Alexikokopops

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,May 15 2005, 5:10 PM]
where did you go in my lovely city of Nottingham?

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The Royal Concert Hall.

First time I've been there, but I've been to Rock City and the Rescue Rooms many a time because Nottingham is the nearest place for me to see gigs when I'm at home.

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rock city is gay and i know someone that works at rescue rooms

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Haven't been to either of them for a while cus I've been in Coventry.

Last time I went to Rescue Rooms was December (to see "Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band" a.k.a. "A Silver Mount Zion").

Can't remember the last time I was at Rock City.

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