JohnnyQ
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:17:54 PM permalink
Just saw this show and LOVED it. ( Disclosure: I am a Cheap Trick fan. But my wife also loved the show and she can't quite call herself a big fan ). Got a good deal on discounted tickets at TIX4TONIGHT, or whatever it is called.

The show is a big time production, 3 orig members of Cheap Trick, some extra musicians, back-up singers, and a 21 piece orchestra to boot.

If you have a chance, check it out.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:26:38 PM permalink
When Cheap Trick first hit, I played that album over and over, just killer riffs. I had the same thing happen, sort of, with Huey Lewis & the News last month at Mohegan; free tix, the wife's a fan and I'm not... killer show. He played a whole lot of obscure Memphis soul covers, saved the hits for the end so I could dodge out quickly while the Mrs bopped to "Power of Love".
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August 7th, 2010 at 4:14:20 AM permalink
They actually have a song other than "Dream Police"? :P
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August 11th, 2010 at 11:12:47 AM permalink
Ouch. Yes, a couple. They had "enough" singles to put out a "Best of" CD a couple of years ago.

And as proof that they "made it", I submit as evidence that they have a song on GUITAR HERO !
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August 11th, 2010 at 11:48:52 AM permalink
ps:

You can get tix currently for abut $ 40, decent seats. Go to Parislasvegas.com, buy tickets,
and use CODE TRZOO.
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Nareed
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August 11th, 2010 at 12:26:51 PM permalink
Quote: JohnnyQ

Ouch. Yes, a couple. They had "enough" singles to put out a "Best of" CD a couple of years ago.



I'm sure I heard of them before "Dream Police." But I can't recall any other songs by that group.
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JohnnyQ
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August 11th, 2010 at 12:31:15 PM permalink
Possibly their most famous is "Surrender". You know, "Mama's alright, Daddy's alright..."
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August 11th, 2010 at 12:39:05 PM permalink
The first one that pops into my mind is I Want You to Want Me.
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August 11th, 2010 at 1:05:59 PM permalink
Quote: JohnnyQ

Possibly their most famous is "Surrender". You know, "Mama's alright, Daddy's alright..."



Sorry, doesn't ring a bell.
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August 11th, 2010 at 1:16:41 PM permalink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th370QmFtk8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQ9dm7zaQU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muhFxXce6nA
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August 13th, 2010 at 12:19:45 PM permalink
Quote: Nareed

Sorry, doesn't ring a bell.



Egads, Nareed. You need to buy "Live at Buddokan" right now.
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August 13th, 2010 at 4:53:36 PM permalink
I saw them a 2nd time on Wednesday (when the Mrs and kids went to see Lion King). They liked their show from the nosebleed seats, and I LOVED my show from the front section.

The original band is there with the exception of the drummer, and add a 21 pc Orchestra.
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