[Julie in the rv mirror]

Originally Posted by Burkeaholic

In the states, Bruce is a total media darling. In fact they all seem to bend over backwards to kiss his ass.

I have yet to see one concrete example of this- an interview, article- anything. I'm curious as to where you live, as to where you are seeing this. I think there is a lot of perception out there that just isn't true.

Originally Posted by Burkeaholic

Meat has always been a dark horse in the US media and seems to have to fight for whatever scraps he can get, like Huckabee, which you don't watch unless you are a hardcore conservative Christian.

Meat just did the Jay Leno show- I'd hardly call that "scraps".

Originally Posted by Burkeaholic

I will concede that Bruce's songs tend to be more radio friendly. A 3.5 minute semi catchy diddy is easier to get over the air than an 8 minute epic journey. But Meats newer and more radio friendly stuff doesn't seem to get any air play. Bruce could record himself crapping in a bucket and stations would clammer to play it.

Again, wrong, at least where I live. I have yet to hear any of the new songs on the radio. The classic rock station may play "Born to Run" or "Glory Days" once in awhile, but that's about it. There's some conjecture that he gets so little airplay because Clear Channel, which owns a large number of US radio stations, doesn't agree with Bruce's politics. He hasn't gotten widespread radio play since the '80's.

Originally Posted by nikox1

im not trying to disagree with you at all!! im just responding to state a fact!! this is not an opinion. if you like bruces voice, how he dances, how he smiles etc etc,, thats great. i think he a great talent. seen him live etc etc,,. i just responded to the comment - he has as much power as meat in hes voice. he does not, i agree when you agreed meat has more range. but its not opinion in my view? meats voice is more powerful!!, thats not taking away from bruce in anyway. as i said you may like bruces voice better? thats your choice, cool. but if someone says to me britneys voice is as strong as beyonces? well the fact is its not!! i could maybe like [ for some strange reason ] britneys voice better? thats my view, but i would not say its as good or more powerful.

nikox, dude, I'm not trying to fight with you, believe me. But, you could say the moon is made of green cheese and state that it's a fact, that doesn't mean I have to think you're right. And in this case, I don't think you're right. I'm talking purely the lung power behind the voice. I've even seen (but unfortunately can't find the quote) Bono quoted as saying that he can't believe how LOUD Bruce can sing. You can't do that with a weak voice. THAT is a fact. To say that Bruce ALSO has a powerful voice doesn't mean that Meat doesn't.

As to Bruce's dancing, have you SEEN that rehearsal tape for the "Dancing in the Dark" video? I love the guy, but he dances like a white boy.

Britney versus Beyonce? Well, I'd say I think Beyonce is a better singer than Britney, although Tina Turner wiped the floor with Beyonce (both singing and dancing) a few years ago on some awards show (Grammys, I think). So did Jennifer Hudson in "Dreamgirls"; sorry, but Beyonce doesn't impress me all that much. She is pretty to look at, though.