SMITHEREENS Behind The Wall Of Sleep BB King's NYC 1/18/08

[Benayrunyon]

Pat, you'll probably never read this, but I just wanted to thank you for making me feel better. I am sitting here so tired, but wanting to write this so badly. I just went through surgery and hopefully am recovering from thyroid cancer. I am was sitting here feeling so sorry for myself, but your music took me away from my troubles and made me feel good about myself at least for a few minutes.

[Benayrunyon]

Still beautiful.

[Benayrunyon]

A kiss for Pat. I loved you then and I love you now.

[wftjet]

Gotta love the "she stood just like Bill Wyman" pose

[lixie1]

Yep.

[lixie1]

2 months and counting, Christine! LOL!

[newwavequeenchristin]

Woo-hoo! Can't wait!! Right up front, baby!! (Better be GA again-- not full cabaret like '07. I need to get in people's faces!!)  LOL.

[lookingforfun70]

This clip shows how much Jim is a fan of Pete Townsend. P was a big influence on him, which is one of the many things that make Jim a great guitar player.

[newwavequeenchristin]

Oh yeah... then check him out in my footage of "Blood and Roses" in Montclair, NJ. No where is it more evident than there! :)

[kingofkudzu]

Hey! Where's a video clip for "I Don't Wanna Lose You" by the Smithereens?

[newwavequeenchristin]

I missed the Edison show tonight. :( Weather was too ominous for an outdoor event. Didn't need another Iron Maiden PNC episode. Next time...

[lixie1]

I always love watching this clip because Christine knows Jimmy was making faces at me. Can't wait to see them again!

[newwavequeenchristin]

Liz!! LOL. And what a great show it was... Yes, we know it was your fault... all your pointing and howling at him made him drop his pick! LOL. I was just honored to have him RIGHTTHEREINMYFACE, within licking distance. Ha-ha!!! I'm looking at the free show in Edison the 13th. You?

[lixie1]

Edison. Don't think so. Some family issues we gotta take care of. But tell the guys I said hi!

[com1969]

they still look good in ricky's than strats!

[newwavequeenchristin]

I know... those were the classic days. Jimmy has said that he uses his Tele's on tour these days 'cuz they're reliable, easy, and versatile... and they can 'take a licking an still keep on ticking'-- i.e., he can beat 'em up and hold up really well. LOL.

[ullean01]

Anybody know why Mike Mesaros left the band? I can't find any discussion on this anywhere...

[newwavequeenchristin]

They're rather tight-lipped about it. From what I've heard, it was NOT an acrimonious parting-- Mike just shifted priorities in his life. But it was really heartbreaking to the rest of the band members.

[hihats]

Bill Wyman...he must be enjoying retirement.

[newwavequeenchristin]

I LOVE when Jimmy and Thrilla do the "Bill Wyman!!" :-)

[Jillyconjem]

awesome

[voodootexas]

Awesome version! I saw them back in the 80s - didn't know they were still around playing!

[rollingstones1965]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great version. The distortion just adds to this fantastic song. Nice guys too! Met them in Oshkosh, WI. a couple summers ago. That was the first time I heard their version of The Beatles "Don't bother me". Thanks for posting this.

[sssheva]

Fantastic, thanks for posting this!

[ILIKETHICKCHIX]

one of the all time greats! jimmy really can rip a guitar apart, and theres no one better than pat!