Raoul and the Kings of Spain

Roland Orzabal running commentary before going into Raoul and the Kings of Spain

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• Tears
• For
• Fears
• Raoul
• and
• the
• Kings
• of
• Spain
• Mountain
• Winery

[CelesteK]

Was Roland drunk when he was playing at this gig? I get the feeling that he was drunk because he seemed to be babbling on and on about his kids growing up. L.O.R.L!

[AmazingCarol]

This show was at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA. I don't know about his drinking, but plenty of wine is available at the show.

[IdeasAsOpiates]

Not sure what your fixation is on this, but he most definitely is not drunk...and there are few people I know that alcohol 'amps up'. to the point they can't stand still..

I was at this concert - it was refreshing to have this much chatter between the songs, as normally its a few words, an inside joke perhaps, then next song...

He was NOT drunk on stage - nor was anyone else.

[swetbabo]

Celeste, cut tthe "drunk" bit. He doesn't seem drunk at all. He is talking to the crowd, being personable and funny. He doesn't sound "blitzed" as you say. He sounds and sings wonderful as usual.

[dre30stm]

Tears in my eyes right now!

I saw them in Brazil (October 2011) for the first time, and it was a DREAM.

Roland still has the same AWESOME voice that i heard on the albuns...

He didn't sang Raoul... And for me RATKOS is the best album and Raoul my favorite music.

LOVED to see Roland performing this song.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing!

[vintagegarden]

Roland is a wine connoisseur, which is mad cool IMHO. If he wants to sip on some wine during a show, so be it. At least Roland never did drugs like a lot of rock stars do. But that being said, I don't think Roland sounds drunk at all and I can't believe a so called "fan" wants to rip Roland apart the way they have here in the comments.

I love hearing Roland's comments and quips; he has a unique and interesting way of looking at the world which is another reason why I love his music so much.

[googo151]

I don't know he still sounds amazing to me.

[googo151]

You go Roland! He's the best ever and I've just heard him at the Hammerstein Ball Room and is still amazing and wonderful as ever. So what if he had a drink! We all need a little something to come our nerves from time to time.

[yzzib29]

well I can recognize a cynic when I hear one (C's comments) but to that I would just ask, what is the big deal if he did have some cocktails? He's a grown (adorable) man and doesn't sound any less fabulous. He has no drug or alcohol issues like so many famous stars end up with so if he wants to have some fun w/his audienc & relax, then by golly let the man!!! He's still pure talent at it's best and can howl "Roul" anytime (drunk or not :)

[GraceJones69]

When was this video shot? Thanx! :-)

[aardvarktff]

I wasn't at this show but I beg to differ about the drinking. Roland sounds like he has been drinking - you can hear it in his lack of normally impecable diction and his stronger than normal English accent! It sure didn't effect his performance though. I love the intricate guitar playing between Roland, Curt and Charlton Pettus that you can see and hear in this video.

[shamsky4evr]

he's pretty messed up here lol

[CelesteK]

That's entirely possible but you know what? I think the only person who could possibly know the answer to that question is Roland.

[marajake]

I always felt the song was a familiar song, kinda like addressing his brothers about his mother and fathers ill fated marriage.