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Old 05-24-2007, 04:09 PM   #69
Haina
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Originally Posted by Whigged
I think it was stupid actually. It more or less cheapens the song in my opinion. Four years ago, I saw him at the TLA in Philly, and he was smashed when he performed the song, adding to its emotional intensity.

Now, it's just words and theater - nothing more.

Listening to Cheers Darling on O, you can tell that he's suppose to be drunk and singing the song. What he did on stage only helped me appreciate the song even more. Even though it might be just theatrics, but it didn't take away from the song.
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