Rob and Scott's Big Fat Gay Disney Wedding-TR Pg 92; Photo Update pg 133

[rosiep]

I'm not going to crash the wedding. I'm going to stand just outside and start the Chicken Dance and lure all Rob's guests away.....

evil..pure evil

 

[acourtwdw]

Okay, I've finally got a moment to sit down and post again. So here are the three songs that we're still considering. (Click on the title to see the lyrics)

Enrique Iglesias, Hero. This one's got a lot going for it. Beautiful lyrics, good speed for slow dancing, and the "I can be your hero" and "you can take my breath away" parts are perfect.

Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing at All. Ronan is one of the former lead vocalists for the Irish group Boyzone. This is his take on the Keith Whitley song that has also been covered by Allison Kraus and Union Station. This one isn't as "country" sounding, and it works well. Plus the sentiment is beautiful.

Boyzone, No Matter What. This song is actually from the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Jim Steinman musical "Whistle Down the Wind". This version has revised lyrics for Boyzone. There are two lead vocalists on this song, one being Ronan Keating, the other being out gay singer Stephen Gately. This one is another great song with a lyrics and sentiment that really work., and it comes from the musical theatre, and it's by two male voices, one of whom is gay.

So that's the list. They're all songs that would work very well, and unless Scott finds something he'd like us to consider, it's going to be one of these three songs. I've got one that I prefer over the other two, but not enough to fight over it.

Since I'm at work, I can't log onto youtube to see if there are versions available to watch/listen to. I'll try to remember to check tonight and see about posting any that I find from home.

The Ronan and the Boyzone songs are in the movie "Notting Hill". One of my favorites! I like "No Matter What".

I thought we were keeping the crashing a surprise?

 

[starann]

Ok, as a CSP (at Least I think so ) I LOVE Notting Hill and the Soundtrack (I even own it). 'When you say nothing at all' is a GREAT song...That is my vote....not that I really get a vote, but just butting in, cause I have been a stalker...opps...I mean lurker....over here and think that you guy and gal are WAY more fun then the straight people over on the other boards!

Happy Planning!
Star
(yes, that is my real name...and these are my real ****s)

 

[rpmdfw]

Okay, I've tracked them down on YouTube. Here they are. Being able to hear them beats the heck out of just reading the lyrics.

Hero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaVjchmX-eY

When You Say Nothing at All: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJrEBtmM1Q

No Matter What: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T3Cw6ZVYnE

 

[rpmdfw]

I had no idea those songs were in Notting Hill. I've never even seen the movie.

I first heard No Matter What on the broadcast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th Birthday Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. That introduced me to Boyzone. Then, when I saw a CD single by Ronan Keating at a music store one day shortly afterward, I picked it up because I knew he was in Boyzone. Those are the only two songs by them I've ever heard.

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Watch your ankles!
Think you'll be "Greeted" by a few of these at the door.

I guess I had better bone up on my Dog Whisperer episodes.

Honestly, I have never met a dauschund that I couldn't charm. I think it's because when I was a baby, we got a dauschund puppy. She was 6 weeks old when I was 6 months old. We have video of us fighting over a banana. When I was little, I used to say that Pearl and I were puppies together.

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

When You Say Nothing At All is my choice out of the three.

If Corey and I ever get to the point when it's legal, I want the song to be "Now That I've Found You" by Terri Clark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7synDb2TgMQ

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Another nut from the peanut gallery chiming in here.

I don't like the first one. It's way too sad. I know it's the video, but I'd never be able to get that image out of my head.

The third gets my vote. I love the lyrics, the tempo and the whole spirit of the song.

The second is ok, but brushes too close to C and W for me.

And there you have it friends! The music critic award goes to number three! LOLOL.

It will be fun to learn which you two do decide upon.

Again, thanks for sharing so much of your special day with us.

 

[quietgirll]

just chiming in my opinion here...i agree that hero automatically brings sad thoughts to mind, and always will. beautiful song tho!! when you say nothing at all is a great song too, altho i like the alison krause version more...i do love ronan keating i LOVE LOVE the 3rd song as the choice tho--seems perfect all the way around

 

[rpmdfw]

Another nut from the peanut gallery chiming in here.

I don't like the first one. It's way too sad. I know it's the video, but I'd never be able to get that image out of my head.

The third gets my vote. I love the lyrics, the tempo and the whole spirit of the song.

The second is ok, but brushes too close to C and W for me.

And there you have it friends! The music critic award goes to number three! LOLOL.

It will be fun to learn which you two do decide upon.

Again, thanks for sharing so much of your special day with us.

I've never seen the video. In fact, I didn't even watch it last night when I posted it. I'd much rather be allowed to interpret a song myself than be told "this is what it means".

When I listen to Hero I hear it as a hopeful happy song; and I definitely think that's the interpretation people would have if they heard the song and saw us dancing together at the reception.

Interesting that you hear the country & western in When You Say Nothing at All. Are you familiar with the Keith Whitley or Allison Kraus versions? I chose this one over the Keith Whitley verson, because I don't hear the country in the Ronan version. It's DEFINITELY there in the other two. Maybe it's the comparison that makes this one "pop" to me instead of c/w.

Yeah. No Matter What is a great song. It can be argued, however, that it's downfall is that it's too much of a "message song". Do we really need to beat the point over people's heads when they're already at the gay wedding?

just chiming in my opinion here...i agree that hero automatically brings sad thoughts to mind, and always will. beautiful song tho!! when you say nothing at all is a great song too, altho i like the alison krause version more...i do love ronan keating i LOVE LOVE the 3rd song as the choice tho--seems perfect all the way around

If you like the Ronan and Allison Kraus versions, I recommend finding the Keith Whitley original and giving it a listen. I love all three versions for different reasons.

 

[wallyb]

Yeah. No Matter What is a great song. It can be argued, however, that it's downfall is that it's too much of a "message song". Do we really need to beat the point over people's heads when they're already at the gay wedding?

okay- I know we don't get a vote - god knows I DON'T-
and even though this is my fav song of the bunch - and Wow! cute boys sining it! - When I listened to the lyric - I was kinda like - this song seems to have a bit of a "chip on it's shoulder" and all the people at Rob & Scott's wedding are going because they love and accept them - so no need to preach to them right.
Just my one cent.

 

[TinkerChelle]

I've never seen the video. In fact, I didn't even watch it last night when I posted it. I'd much rather be allowed to interpret a song myself than be told "this is what it means".

When I listen to Hero I hear it as a hopeful happy song; and I definitely think that's the interpretation people would have if they heard the song and saw us dancing together at the reception.

I agree. I have never seen the video either and was shocked to hear some peeps say they thought it was sad. I never got that feeling myself. I guess I'll check out the video myself.

 

[rpmdfw]

okay- I know we don't get a vote - god knows I DON'T-
and even though this is my fav song of the bunch - and Wow! cute boys sining it! - When I listened to the lyric - I was kinda like - this song seems to have a bit of a "chip on it's shoulder" and all the people at Rob & Scott's wedding are going because they love and accept them - so no need to preach to them right.
Just my one cent.

Which has been a lot of the discussion at "Casa de Rob and Scott" too. On the other hand, it's a great song, and I really like it!

 

[rpmdfw]

Watch your ankles!
Think you'll be "Greeted" by a few of these at the door.

Yes! WATCH YOUR ANKLES!

Sometimes, Tolliver is wagging his tail so fast that it's like a little whip!

That'd be the only danger from a greeting from our puppy, though. He's a lover, not a fighter.

 

[wallyb]

Which has been a lot of the discussion at "Casa de Rob and Scott" too.

So you've been "discussing" the fact that I don't get a vote on anything?
I see softening!!!!

 

[rpmdfw]

So you've been "discussing" the fact that I don't get a vote on anything?
I see softening!!!!

The only softening is in your SKULL!

 

[wallyb]

The only softening is in your SKULL!

Funny - I'm usually universally opposed to "Softening".
I'm pro Stiffening.

You know "stiff upper lip" and all that.

Now when you come to your senses on the Wally And The Wedding thing -
I'll whip up an little production number lickety-split (with extra lickety)
5 6 7 8 ...

 

[kingLouiethe1]

Ok, I got around to most of the songs and I've never seen the hero video either, and while "No Matter What" is a great song; if you have programs or something printed or someone says, thats a nice song, do you really want to answer Boyzone?

 

[rpmdfw]

Ok, I got around to most of the songs and I've never seen the hero video either, and while "No Matter What" is a great song; if you have programs or something printed or someone says, thats a nice song, do you really want to answer Boyzone?

We're not having programs printed. And I have no problem looking anyone in the eye and saying "our song is by Boyzone". HELLO! They're at a gay wedding! They should just expect it!

 

[kingLouiethe1]

We're not having programs printed. And I have no problem looking anyone in the eye and saying "our song is by Boyzone". HELLO! They're at a gay wedding! They should just expect it!

More power to you sister

Boyzone just gives me the heebie jeebies, souds nambla-ish