DAngerer09 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I am not going to this show, but I saw on the Wilco homepage (bottom right) a link that said "Now accepting requests for Millenium Park." Once you click on the link it takes you to a screen where you are asked to choose a song from a list (looks to be most all of them), say why you choose it, and include a message to the band. They also have a spot for you to fill in your name, address, etc. Thought this was pretty cool. Too bad I don't live near Chicago and school just started. What other band does this? None. Looks like this will be quite an incredible show for those of you going. Have fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicburto Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 That's pretty awesome. Love these guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okebo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I beleive R.E.M. did a request deal for their tour in 03 or 04. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I see you can request "Blank," that hit from Summerteeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Yeah, somebody should really go in and edit that list. You can also request Billy Bragg's Mermaid Avenue songs. If they do "Unwelcome Guest", I'll totally make it worth their while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I guess they must have read my thread..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Yeah, somebody should really go in and edit that list. You can also request Billy Bragg's Mermaid Avenue songs.If they do "Unwelcome Guest", I'll totally make it worth their while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 no ability to request mag called sunset? poop. i'll have to settle for pieholden suite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 no ability to request mag called sunset? poop.Dude, it's on there, under 'M'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefanie Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 aww i think this is a fantastic idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I wonder how they will pick what songs to play. I am guessing it has something to do with the 'why did you pick this song' question, but still wondering.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 who's gonna pick Thats not the issue? i notice My Darling is there as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_H_2 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 No One True Vine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marijn Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 No 'Drone'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I voted for Spiders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I told them this: Song you would like to request:Dreamer in My Dreams Why did you choose this song:Because it rawks hardcore. Message to the Band:If you play this song and mention this message you will get a 12-pack of Diet Coke when you roll into Columbus, OH on Oct. 16th. I am legit serious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjr Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 The song request thing is amazing. Just like back in April for Jeff's solo show at the Vic (also a benefit): http://forums.viachicago.org/index.php?sho...=27781&st=0 Wilco is one of the featured artist's this Friday on XRT. I hope you all have a great time in the park next week; sounds like it will be a great, great show. TJR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 what special trick did everyone use to get their request to go through... *sigh* edit: ahah, the form does not like safari for all you mac users out there, firefox works beautifully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I see you can request "Blank," that hit from Summerteeth. well played. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRun86 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Make that two requests (at least) for Pieholden Suite!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hippycat Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sounds great, but I'm not sure I could listen to a whole concert of nothing but 'Freebird'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcdoc Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I want "Feed the Man" because the versions they used to play simply rocked. Sadly, it is not to be found. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TemplePilot Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 What other band does this? None. And Local H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I want "Feed the Man" because the versions they used to play simply rocked. Sadly, it is not to be found.Feed of Man? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke79 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Call me a skeptic, but I call BS when bands call for requests. Would they really play anything off of AM thats not Passenger Side or Too Far Apart, or any odds and ends off of either Mermaid Ave's? Probably not. I like the interactive aspect, but REM did the same thing in 2003, and every night was more or less the same. I saw several consecutive shows and they started the same and ended the same. I may be pleasantly surprised, but I'd expect mostly YHF, AGIB and SBS content. But anymore, I find that when bands play something you really want to here, it tends to mean more rather than hearing it every night. So I was thrilled to hear the rarities both nights in Denver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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