tsinindy Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Yes, I'm the resident conspiracy theorist...but I'm wondering did they pick this coincidentally? Or is there some hidden meaning or message behind it? Ive been hoping someone else would bring this up as ive been thinking about it all week, but I haven't really seen anything on it so I figured I'd get the discussion going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Wheel Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Some people believe it's a message to Izzy and Adler. Others, like myself, believe its nothing more than one of the greatest songs ever written and a perfect fit for a GNR instrumental cover. Edited April 15, 2016 by 3rd Wheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Saltzy Posted April 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have no idea, but hearing the guy next to me in the pit on Saturday (the same one that had his GF on his shoulders that missed the mic actually) be like, 'YO! YO! Wish You Were Here everyone! This is Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd! I totally know what this is!' was the most facepalm worthy moment I think I've ever witnessed at a concert. I felt like patting him on the top of the head and being like 'Good boy! Very good'!' I hate people. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spliff Posted April 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2016 could be about scott/lemmy I don't think it has anything to do with izzy or steven though... maybe if they played shine on you crazy diamond 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Wheel Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, spliff said: could be about scott/lemmy I don't think it has anything to do with izzy or steven though... maybe if they played shine on you crazy diamond This is a good point, although I feel you could apply "Shine On" to Scott/Lemmy just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 the conspiracy theory idea is far more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem Archer Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 it's just an easy song to jam, slash have been playing it for years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFD5 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 It may have double meaning it may not either way they did a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpax Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Layla outro < wywh. But I would prefer Axl joining in with some singing + singing with the Crowd. Its just speculation, but maybe they rehearsed the song with the idea: Izzy or steven joining in during the song....Izzy+axl singing, Steven druming in the middle of wywh. That would have been epic. Edited April 15, 2016 by maxpax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMac Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I never saw the full setlist for Saturday night to see if they did it again, if it was only opening night then yes I definitely think there was a message involved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsinindy Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Just now, BillyMac said: I never saw the full setlist for Saturday night to see if they did it again, if it was only opening night then yes I definitely think there was a message involved... No it was played Saturday as well, same basic spot in the set list....WYWH to Layla jam to November Rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 nope, they played it with Velvet Revolver and it suits for a guitar duet. that's all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFD5 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Maybe it's a little teaser for what's to come one night they may play it, then all of a sudden Izzy & Steven join in how cool would that be ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebones Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 It's just a song. Like wild horses back in the 90's. A showcase for slash and fortus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I like to think it's for Scott. To me, it's pretty obvious. Slash and Duff had a band with him. And deep down Axl is a big softie, so of course he too is bummed about another lead singer kicking the bucket. That's my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFD5 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Maybe someone will ask if they do any interviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 It's probably just a song Slash picked, he liked playing it in VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebones Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 20 minutes ago, jekylhyde said: I like to think it's for Scott. To me, it's pretty obvious. Slash and Duff had a band with him. And deep down Axl is a big softie, so of course he too is bummed about another lead singer kicking the bucket. That's my two cents. I dont think they have enough feelings for Scott to dedicate him a song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Meaning - Slash / Duff played it a lot in VR, and it's a nice spot where Richard can solo without it being a lame guitar solo moment. As for hiddenmeanings, I don't think so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babooshka Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Of course they like the song, but I thought it was a nod to Scott because of the VR connection. Edited April 15, 2016 by Babooshka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) 22 minutes ago, mikebones said: I dont think they have enough feelings for Scott to dedicate him a song... They probably don't. But I like to live in my fantasy land Edited April 15, 2016 by jekylhyde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphelmo Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, maxpax said: But I would prefer Axl joining in with some singing + singing with the Crowd. Entire crowd was dead as we can see on youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nn18 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, maxpax said: Layla outro < wywh. But I would prefer Axl joining in with some singing + singing with the Crowd. I'd love to hear Axl's take on WYWH too. Imagine what it would sound like with his lower voice...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babooshka Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, mikebones said: I dont think they have enough feelings for Scott to dedicate him a song... Maybe for Axl. But Duff and Slash cared enough to attend his funeral, so dedicating a song is not a stretch. They played it a lot with VR, so it's probably taken on the extra meaning of coming from that period in their life, which connects to Scott. Who used to sing it for his brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) everything that happens in GNR land has been planned way before we even think it could happen. even something as trivial as a twitter post has been carefully worded, and reworded, before being posted. "they"ll read between the lines". so you can bet your ass that a SONG in a setlist has a major meaning. more so if that song hasnt been played before. "wish you were here" is put there for a purpose. what purpose? they want adler and izzy there? not so fast. for all we know it "could" have a sarcastic meaning, it "could" be Axl making fun of their absence. heck, this whole tour is called "not in this lifetime", so let's all lighten up and take EVERYTHING they say or play with a pinch of salt Edited April 15, 2016 by action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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