Glasto Coverage So Far.....

[toodrunktoremember]

Yay! Ha I just turned it off like one second ago but I'm back in interactive action!

Except I'm not because it's decided to be rubbish and not work properly. Arghhhh! What the hell?

[toodrunktoremember]

Ooh wait. No. Progress has been made.... and I've got some Arizona

[GirlAnachronism]

They're not playing all the songs kinda skipping through them so hopefully they'll throw in a few others. They better!

[toodrunktoremember]

I really hope they do! If they don't I wont be happy I'm staying up with the hope there'll be some others! I might fall asleep on the sofa though

Thankyou girlanachronism have some Karma

[talihinaruth]

Kings Of Leon defy BBC as they headline Glastonbury 2008

Band tell NME.COM they were 'nauseous' before taking the stage

Jun 28, 2008
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Kings Of Leon have headlined the first day of the Glastonbury festival tonight (June 27).

The Followill clan closed proceedings on the Pyramid Stage as the first day came to a close.

Speaking to NME.COM, the band said it was an opportunity they couldn't turn down, but admitted they were nervous about the step up to headlining the festival.

"We're pretty excited and equally nervous, actually we're probably more nervous than excited but it's a big opportunity, so let's see how we handle it," explained frontman Caleb Followill before taking the stage.

"It good, you always want it to be a challenge," agreed his drumming brother Nathan. "You never want it to be just another festival, it's good to have that nervous, nauseous feeling - it brings out the best in you."

Kicking off with brand new song 'Crawl', the band showed right from the off they were not intimidated by the occasion.

Looking at home on the big stage - drummer Nathan Followill blew bubblegum bubbles throughout the set - the played a set that mixed tracks from all three of their albums, plus previewed their fourth.

Waiting nearly six songs in, frontman Caleb finally greeted the crowd declaring: "Hello Glastonbury - we're Kings Of Leon, thanks for being here with us, we're going to play for as long as we can."

Including the likes of 'King Of The Rodeo' and 'Fans', it was 'Milk' that triggered the first big singalong as the fans accompanied Caleb as he performed sections of the song solo.

Playing one of their earliest singles 'Molly's Chambers', the singer then paid tribute to the crowd.

"Right everybody, I don't normally talk a lot but seeing as it's a special occasion I thought I better say a few things," explained Caleb. "In June 2003 our band had the honour of playing its first festival, it so happen had to be Glastonbury and we've worked our way up to where we are now. Here's to you guys, thanks for letting us do this."

With the crowd loudly applauding, they followed it up with fellow 'Youth And Young Manhood' track 'California Waiting'.

'Bucket' and 'On Call' triggered more loud singalongs, as the band began to reach the climax of their set.

"We've got a few more songs fore you, my voice is a little shot," explained Caleb toasting the crowd with a dram of whiskey before 'Spiral Staircase'. "I guess I got a little to well prepared, but I'm drunk and having fun."

Finishing on 'Trani', the band returned for an encore, kicking off with 'Knocked Up'.

Kings Of Leon then played another new song, this time called 'Manhattan', which is expected to feature on their new album.

"The people at the BBC asked us not to play any new songs," explained Caleb introducing the track, "but we're going to have to ruffle some feathers tonight because it's Glastonbury."

Finishing with 'Slow Night So Long', the band's frontman spoke for the final time.

"This is it, I have to say this truly is one of the greatest moments of my lives and their lives too," declared Caleb pointing at his brothers and cousin. "Hope to see you soon, God bless you."

Kings Of Leon played:

'Crawl'
'Black Thumbnail'
'Taper Jean Girl'
'My Party'
'Razz'
'King Of The Rodeo'
'Wasted Time'
'Fans'
'Arizona'
'Milk'
'Four Kicks'
'Molly's Chambers'
'California Waiting'
'The Bucket'
'On Call'
'McFearless'
'Pistol Of Fire'
'Spiral Staircase'
'Trani'
'Knocked Up'
'Manhattan'
'Charmer'
'Slow Night So Long'

Keep up with all the action from Glastonbury this weekend (June 27-29) as it happens on NME.COM. For news, pictures and blogs keep checking NME.COM's Glastonbury Festival page. Plus make sure you get next week's issue of NME on UK newsstands from July 2 for the ultimate Glastonbury review.

[philmcfearless]

wow bbc sucks ass, no new songs wats that about?

[cat vicious]

thanks for that talihinaruth¡¡¡¡

[welshgal]

That means that the BBC have cut 11 songs out!!!! That is SO NOT FAIR!!!!!

If the BBC told them not to play any new songs then I guess that they're not going to show em on the interactive or highlight shows?

[lauralimonada]

aaahhh brilliant!
thank you

[Lihllvmch]

wooow, the setlist was huge! They had more than 20 songs
Have these been posted already?












Edit: Shall I move them to the photos thread?

[GirlAnachronism]

Knocked Up!!!! Woo hoo hoo

[welshgal]

Ah, but they are showing Knocked Up on interactive!!!!


Aww look at the purdy lights!!!!

[fussell11]

that set list is unreal!

'Crawl'
'Black Thumbnail'
'Taper Jean Girl'
'My Party'
'Razz'
'King Of The Rodeo'
'Wasted Time'
'Fans'
'Arizona'
'Milk'
'Four Kicks'
'Molly's Chambers'
'California Waiting'
'The Bucket'
'On Call'
'McFearless'
'Pistol Of Fire'
'Spiral Staircase'
'Trani'
'Knocked Up'
'Manhattan'
'Charmer'
'Slow Night So Long'

[toodrunktoremember]

Thankyou! Seriously why would the BBC do that?! they are covering it they're not in charge of what goes on!

Knocked Up on interactive now YESS!

[lauralimonada]

i wish i had this interactive thing

[philmcfearless]

ne1 have any songs up yet?

[welshgal]

Jun 28, 2008 0:45:05 GMT philmcfearless said:

ne1 have any songs up yet?

I'm still uploading onto zShare. How long does this thing take? The file is only 66MB

[philmcfearless]

sorry dident mean to sound demanding there!! how far u on? is it a vid?

[Lonie]

Ergh..... *folds arms in a disgruntled fashion*

Unless the BBC want to miraculously redeem themselves in the next 8 minutes, I'm joining the 'unhappy BBC viewers club'.

[welshgal]

Jun 28, 2008 0:49:41 GMT philmcfearless said:

sorry dident mean to sound demanding there!! how far u on? is it a vid?

I've just started a new thread in the Music section where there is a link for the 2 songs - can you let me know if it works? I've never done this before!!!