AnnaSock
Active Member
There is always a lot of "if only" talk. "If only they'd have done this or that, they would have continued to have hits. But the fact is that every artist, band, singer or what-have-you has their peak and then their career of 'hits' comes to an end. They might still be able to pack stadiums but they're not connecting anymore with the youth -- which is who buys the most music.
I remember John Denver being on the Tonight Show once long ago...he was curious why his new records weren't selling like the old ones did. So finally he asked a woman who was getting an autograph at one of his shows, "Do you have my new album?" She replied that she didn't, and said "I've already got 12 of your albums, I guess I don't need any more."
I think that’s a really good point, Mike.
Interestingly, I went to see a Carpenters tribute act earlier this year. It was sold out and everyone was really enjoying it, but when the singer asked who had the RPO album only three people (including myself) actually raised their hands. Most just looked blank. Yet, there they were and I imagine had they the chance to see the actual Carpenters they’d have been there without a doubt. I know it’s slightly different with the latest album being new versions of old songs, but the John Denver story just reminded me of that night.