Enrique Did 'Pride' In Concert

Gina Marie · 09-04-2002, 05:26 PM

Enrique, anytime
It's been only six months since his last show, but the crowd still loves the Latin pop star

T'CHA DUNLEVY
The Gazette

Wednesday, September 04, 2002
Heartthrob Enrique Iglesias performs on stage at the Molson Centre last night before 7,100 adoring fans.

Can you say 'Girls' night out?' Less than six months after his last performance in Montreal, Latin-pop heartthrob Enrique Iglesias made another stop at the Molson Centre last night, to the delight of 7,100 screaming fans.

The cheers erupted in almost perfect synchronicity with the pre-concert blackout. Lit from behind, his 10-piece band struck poses behind sheer white curtains.

"There he is!" shouted someone nearby, and Iglesias was still nowhere in sight.

All-Purpose Shrieking

They shrieked when he finally appeared. They shrieked for the first notes of the song, Love 4 Fun. They shrieked when his face appeared on the big screen behind him. They shrieked when he bent his knees, with purposeful emotive intensity. They shrieked just to hear themselves shriek.

And then they shrieked some more.

In the clubby Love to See You Cry, the second song of the night, he dropped to to the floor. Before long, he was writhing about on his back. Iglesias is no fool; he knows that beyond his boyish good looks and his soul-baring songs, it's all about the act. Or, should we say, The Act.

And he's got it down. Singing almost all songs from last year's Escape album and 1999's Enrique, his English-language debut, Iglesias showed how a simple formula can build a fiercely devoted fan base.

Almost every woman present knew the words to almost every song. When he asked them to rise, they rose; when he asked them to clap, they clapped; when he asked them to sing, they sang.

Breaks With Script

If some segments were a little too familiar to those who saw his show in March, no one seemed to mind. Case in point: Can I Have This Kiss, in which Iglesias played out a seduction scenario with a female backup singer, laying her on her back, legs spread apart and leaning in, with feeling, as the lights went out at song's end.

Shrieks all around.

He did break with the script during a brief acoustic set, in which he introduced a couple of songs from his upcoming Spanish album, Experiencia, due in stores Sept. 17. Offering to sing anything the crowd wanted, he and his two guitarists broke into an acoustic version of his hit Be With You, which the band reprised in the encore.

Speaking of which, the last song of the main set, Escape, though effectively festive, ended with a decided lack of punch.

The encore cheers were moderate, revealing confusion about just what was going on.

Red searchlights probed the crowd, and Iglesias returned for an ill-advised rendition of U2's Pride (In the Name of Love). His whiny twang - well, let's just say he's no Bono.

He got back on track with the ballad Hero. "We always do this," he said. "It's become like a tradition. We always bring someone up."( Gee, where did he get this idea? )

A woman named Tina was the lucky lady. "Do you have a boyfriend?" Iglesias prodded. "Yes," she replied.

"Oh."

"It doesn't matter!" she blurted.

While Iglesias didn't go as far as he has in the past with this shtick (he has been known to mix a little French in with his Spanish kisses), he did leave the disbelieving Tina with a gentle smooch on the lips.

Smart money says she, all her friends, and all the other ladies in the house will be back next time Enrique is in town.

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@ he's no Bono... 'whiny twang' and 'all purpose shrieking'

*BOOMCHAA!* · 09-04-2002, 05:31 PM

my reaction--->

martha · 09-04-2002, 05:33 PM

Oh, damn!!! That must have been hilarious!!

daisybean · 09-04-2002, 05:35 PM

This is horrible

Why couldn't he have covered Cr

d or something as equally sucky as he is

adamswildhoney · 09-04-2002, 05:39 PM

Jam Jar · 09-04-2002, 06:00 PM

*sigh* and i thought cher doing '"streets" was bad...that's just terrible! *no offense to any cher fans..heh

*

Naya · 09-04-2002, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gina Marie
While Iglesias didn't go as far as he has in the past with this shtick (he has been known to mix a little French in with his Spanish kisses)

Haha sorry I thought that was funny.....

Gina you've got a PM..

oliveu2cm · 09-04-2002, 09:09 PM

Bawahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

madonna's child · 09-05-2002, 01:13 AM

There ought to be a law...

Jody · 09-05-2002, 08:34 AM

wertsie · 09-05-2002, 08:57 AM

Enrique sucks!

Chrissie Clayton · 09-05-2002, 11:06 AM

As far as I know he has really bad voice, but actually I haven't heard him live....but after this I don't want to

dizzy · 09-06-2002, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jam Jar
*sigh* and i thought cher doing '"streets" was bad...that's just terrible! *no offense to any cher fans..heh*

Cher did "Streets"?! I thought she did ISHFWILF. Either way, it sucks.

Enrique...first the cap, now "Pride". WTF??? What's next?

Then again, I'm proud that U2's VERY influential.

samralf · 09-06-2002, 02:56 PM

but the thought of him singing pride makes me

souLnation2002 · 09-06-2002, 07:46 PM

first of all, enrique???? *shudder*

second of all.... enrique singing u2??? .... just.... ....

yea.... scary stuff...

flaming june · 09-06-2002, 08:47 PM

Although I hate the guy, I must say this in his favor: He's very brave to sing Pride, foolish but brave

Tech · 09-08-2002, 03:09 PM

What the hell was he thinking? I'm sorry but his voice irks me a lot!! I can just imagine his verison of PRIDE (or maybe I don't want to imagine it?

) I hope this was his first and last time trying to f**k up a classic

OR ELSE!!

ZooEuropa · 09-09-2002, 08:28 AM

His voice is probably not right for Pride but good on him all the same for performing such a classic song!

09-04-2002, 05:26 PM	#1
Gina Marie Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bruce's land of hope and dreams Posts: 5,404 Local Time: 04:13 PM	Enrique Did 'Pride' In Concert Enrique, anytime It's been only six months since his last show, but the crowd still loves the Latin pop star T'CHA DUNLEVY The Gazette Wednesday, September 04, 2002 Heartthrob Enrique Iglesias performs on stage at the Molson Centre last night before 7,100 adoring fans. Can you say 'Girls' night out?' Less than six months after his last performance in Montreal, Latin-pop heartthrob Enrique Iglesias made another stop at the Molson Centre last night, to the delight of 7,100 screaming fans. The cheers erupted in almost perfect synchronicity with the pre-concert blackout. Lit from behind, his 10-piece band struck poses behind sheer white curtains. "There he is!" shouted someone nearby, and Iglesias was still nowhere in sight. All-Purpose Shrieking They shrieked when he finally appeared. They shrieked for the first notes of the song, Love 4 Fun. They shrieked when his face appeared on the big screen behind him. They shrieked when he bent his knees, with purposeful emotive intensity. They shrieked just to hear themselves shriek. And then they shrieked some more. In the clubby Love to See You Cry, the second song of the night, he dropped to to the floor. Before long, he was writhing about on his back. Iglesias is no fool; he knows that beyond his boyish good looks and his soul-baring songs, it's all about the act. Or, should we say, The Act. And he's got it down. Singing almost all songs from last year's Escape album and 1999's Enrique, his English-language debut, Iglesias showed how a simple formula can build a fiercely devoted fan base. Almost every woman present knew the words to almost every song. When he asked them to rise, they rose; when he asked them to clap, they clapped; when he asked them to sing, they sang. Breaks With Script If some segments were a little too familiar to those who saw his show in March, no one seemed to mind. Case in point: Can I Have This Kiss, in which Iglesias played out a seduction scenario with a female backup singer, laying her on her back, legs spread apart and leaning in, with feeling, as the lights went out at song's end. Shrieks all around. He did break with the script during a brief acoustic set, in which he introduced a couple of songs from his upcoming Spanish album, Experiencia, due in stores Sept. 17. Offering to sing anything the crowd wanted, he and his two guitarists broke into an acoustic version of his hit Be With You, which the band reprised in the encore. Speaking of which, the last song of the main set, Escape, though effectively festive, ended with a decided lack of punch. The encore cheers were moderate, revealing confusion about just what was going on. Red searchlights probed the crowd, and Iglesias returned for an ill-advised rendition of U2's Pride (In the Name of Love). His whiny twang - well, let's just say he's no Bono. He got back on track with the ballad Hero. "We always do this," he said. "It's become like a tradition. We always bring someone up."( Gee, where did he get this idea? ) A woman named Tina was the lucky lady. "Do you have a boyfriend?" Iglesias prodded. "Yes," she replied. "Oh." "It doesn't matter!" she blurted. While Iglesias didn't go as far as he has in the past with this shtick (he has been known to mix a little French in with his Spanish kisses), he did leave the disbelieving Tina with a gentle smooch on the lips. Smart money says she, all her friends, and all the other ladies in the house will be back next time Enrique is in town. -------------------------- @ he's no Bono... 'whiny twang' and 'all purpose shrieking' __________________

09-04-2002, 05:31 PM	#2
BOOMCHAA! Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: may I touch you? Posts: 9,106 Local Time: 03:13 PM	my reaction---> __________________

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daisybean Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes Posts: 8,577 Local Time: 04:13 PM	noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is horrible Why couldn't he have covered Crd or something as equally sucky as he is __________________ "....But all I ever hear from you is "

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Jody Refugee Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: uk Posts: 1,133 Local Time: 09:13 PM	why ruin a perfectly good song.

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samralf War Child Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 999 Local Time: 05:13 PM	blech but the thought of him singing pride makes me

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martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,562 Local Time: 01:13 PM	Oh, damn!!! That must have been hilarious!!

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Jam Jar New Yorker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In the middle of the Pine Barrens with the Jersey Devil Posts: 2,686 Local Time: 05:13 PM	sigh and i thought cher doing '"streets" was bad...that's just terrible! no offense to any cher fans..heh

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oliveu2cm Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Live from Boston Posts: 8,334 Local Time: 05:13 PM	Bawahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

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madonna's child Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 5,567 Local Time: 05:13 PM	There ought to be a law...

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wertsie Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: on a country road... Posts: 4,752 Local Time: 04:13 PM	Enrique sucks!

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Chrissie Clayton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Little room at boyfriend :) Posts: 316 Local Time: 09:13 PM	As far as I know he has really bad voice, but actually I haven't heard him live....but after this I don't want to

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souLnation2002 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 6,052 Local Time: 04:13 PM	first of all, enrique???? shudder second of all.... enrique singing u2??? .... just.... .... yea.... scary stuff...

09-06-2002, 08:47 PM	#16
flaming june Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: My room Posts: 5,333 Local Time: 06:13 PM	Although I hate the guy, I must say this in his favor: He's very brave to sing Pride, foolish but brave

09-08-2002, 03:09 PM	#17
Tech War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Long Beach, CA USA Posts: 781 Local Time: 09:13 PM	What the hell was he thinking? I'm sorry but his voice irks me a lot!! I can just imagine his verison of PRIDE (or maybe I don't want to imagine it? ) I hope this was his first and last time trying to f**k up a classic OR ELSE!!

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09-09-2002, 08:28 AM	#18
ZooEuropa War Child Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Larry's bedroom Posts: 600 Local Time: 09:13 PM	His voice is probably not right for Pride but good on him all the same for performing such a classic song! __________________