Do we really need to clap every song

In2Deep
In2Deep Posts: 496
edited July 2006 in Given To Fly (live)
Seriously, I just laugh at some shows cause it seems people want to start a clap-a-long to every song possible. I mean, EVERY song. Elderly Woman even got one...

There are times it's just the real moment...then there's those others where I'm like, "really?"

Not bitching, just think it's a little silly at times.
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    I was thinkin the same thing.
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  • hathnoname
    hathnoname Posts: 16
    Dont go to Europe then wet blankets.
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  • In2Deep
    In2Deep Posts: 496
    Wet blanket, huh? Sorry, I just feel like clapping sometimes throws things off for some songs. Hell in San Diego, 2003, the clapping threw off Ed from doing a song and he had to stop, because of it. Most songs sound great with them...but every single one?

    Like I said, not bitching cause it doesn't ruin it for me. Just feels odd sometimes...

    But if I can't say anything without someone posting a negative remark, then sorry for putting my thought out. Damn...
  • JoePJrocks
    JoePJrocks Posts: 24
    yeah, the clapping get a little old.
  • StrawberryJam
    StrawberryJam Posts: 23
    I agree, I do not like clapping during songs at any concerts for some reason, it always seems....not fun and not needed?... The only time I will clap is if it's really needed and fit for the song and the band themselves start it, otherwise it sometimes takes over the music and can go on for too long.
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  • Jibiti
    Jibiti Posts: 266
    I did like the clapping during 'Save You' in Milwaukee.
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  • Lost_Clay
    Lost_Clay Posts: 1,085
    the clapping during the corduroy intro is awesome, but get's a lil' ackward after it kicks in heh
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  • StateOfLoveBoatCptn.
    StateOfLoveBoatCptn. Posts: 904
    what about the fist-pumping 'hey's during Alive?




    I love em. The louder the better.......woo hoo. Bring on the Gorge
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    going to gigs, i've recently stopped clapping every song. it's become as expected as the encore. if it's a song i love or if it's a truly inspired rendition of another, then i clap.
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  • mpg82
    mpg82 Posts: 83
    I vaguely remember an interview, with Ed I think, which basically said that Americans can't clap in rhythm but those in every other country can. I thought it was strange, but I think it's pretty much true.
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