Why USA fans aren't as lively during concerts.
Hello everyone, I have been going to Dolly Concerts since I was a child and through the years I have noticed that the audiences at the USA concerts don't seem to as lively as the folks over seas. I think this is because we all have grown up and have know Dolly for so long that we know all her lyrics, songs, and stories like the back of our hand. We don't get up and scream or make too much noise because we are absoultely enchanted with her and don't want to miss any details. I actually look forward to seeing the slight differences in the way she tells a story or joke and the little mess-ups from time to time. Maybe even a wig hair that is flying around out of place. Things that tell me this woman is as human and real as you and I. Dolly is family to us and sings songs that help mold our lives for the better. She is an advocate for what we believe in. She is our spokes woman to the world about love, life, and what we stand for. To whom much is given much is expected, and Dolly has always tried to make the world a better place with her fame. Dolly we love you just as much as the crazy crowds we just don't want to miss any details.
Love,
Dennis Robbins
P.S. Please come back to Indianapolis we miss you here!
Very well put and nicely
Very well put and nicely written. I especially love the last five or so sentences.
I somewhat agree with you on why fans USA are less enthusiastic during her shows, but I also have my own philosophy on that.
I'm not so sure it's one hundred percent that "we" (saying they seems wrong) want to pay attention, as it is that we are just plain lazy.
Not only that, but most of the great iconic female superstars are much, much more revered and celebrated overseas. We live in a male dominated society, and you don't see people just sitting and watching at a Paul McCartney or Elton John concert.
Overseas, all the divas are much bigger! From Cher to Tina Turner to Kylie Minogue. (I mean, Kylie is as big as Madonna in practically every country outside of the US, and most people here don't even know who she is)
I mean, look, Dolly is playing to O2 Arena in England, and she's playing much smaller venues in the US.
I have always felt that Europe had much better taste, and in this case, I am doubly sure.
Also, I think audiences are different anywhere you go. When I saw Dolly up in the Seattle area quite a few years ago, the audience was much more mellow. And when I saw her this last time around in Concord, CA, the people were going absolutely nuts!
So I think it's different everywhere. Anyway, my response to your post is not meant to be disrespectful. Just a fellow Dolly fan with a slightly different point of you.
By the way, if you are interested you can check out my blog where I recount my experience meeting Dolly this past July.
www.yellowbrickjourney.com
Big Dolly Love-
Ronnie
Thanks for sharing :) I did
Thanks for sharing :) I did make a few blanket statements when they were soley my opinions. I was just in the moment. I really enjoyed your point of view and thanks for sharing fellow fan. I really want to promote Dolly to new fans I hope her new movie Joyful Noise will reach out to new fans of a younger audience...it is a family type movie and should do well even after the box office...I hope it will get TV play and sold on DVD alot. Peace and Cheers buddy!
I think it depends on where
I think it depends on where you see her shows actually in the U.S. Since her last round of touring starting with the Halos and Horns tour in 2002 the audiences I was with (Northern and Southern California mostly) have been very enthusiastic. I think it was mostly due to the fact that crowd has been very mixed every time. Alot of folks in their 20's and 30's at all shows so the energy tends to be stronger with people getting up and dancing and cheering and singing along. I remember seeing Dolly a few times when I was younger in the late 80's and early 90's and the crowds then were made up of older fans who were much mellower and not quite as responsive as audiences she seems to be getting at these more recent tours. I personally love to see fans getting excited and having a boisterous time. But I know people enjoy shows in different ways. As long as you are having fun it's all good. :)