View Reunited Show Script
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Reunited 90 mins run time 30 mins house mix of popular hits from 60’s 70’s and 80’s Video Intro Rod enters stage right Rod 1. We’re having a party 2. Twisting the night away Tina enters stage left Rod and Tina 3. Sweet little rock n roller Rod and Tina centre stage Reunited logo on the screen Rod How much fun was that ? Tina A whole lotta fun. Just like old times. Rod Yeah. I love some of those oldies. Reminds me of when we were first starting out Tina Yes it does. Do you remember the first time you and I sang together Rod Indeed I do Tina Seems like yesterday doesn’t it? Rod Ah yesterday……. All my troubles seemed so far away Tina Trouble with a capital T Rod Trouble…. Me? Tina Yes you! I believe the year was 1969 when you and the boys got together Rod and Tina turn to face the screen at the back of the stage. We see a video documentary which talks about Rod forming the faces Rod Stewart Intro Video: https://youtu.be/5oNalNlTP5w 1969 was the year that one of the wildest Bands in rock n roll history was formed. The group regularly toured Britain, Europe and the United States from 1970 to 1975, and were among the top-grossing live acts in that period. The Faces were a force to be reckoned with. Their front man; who was also enjoying success as a solo artist, had proved himself to be as flamboyant and outrageous as any of his peers. His wild stage antics coupled with his unique raspy yet soulful voice would send him on a trajectory to the dizzy heights of fame and fortune he could only have imagined as a young man growing up in north London. The one and only… Rod Stewart Rod enters stage right with the exact same look as the freeze frame at the end of the video 4. Stay with me 5. You’re in my heart 6. Maggie may 7. Do ya think I’m sexy Rod exits stage left Tina Turner Intro Video: https://youtu.be/9ivCQWg2bsQ Rod Stewart had seen his fair share of success around the world but was very aware of the changes and challenges that lay ahead. He was not the only one trying to stay ahead of the game. A close friend of his was facing a tough challenge in her career. She had been influential to Rod with the music she and her husband had created throughout the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Ike and Tina turner had tasted the sweetness of success but it had come at a price for Tina. Tina enters stage left the exact same look as the freeze frame at the end of the video Old Tina set: 8. Nutbush 9. River deep 10. Proud Mary Tina exits stage left Tina Turner 80’s Intro Video: https://youtu.be/uhHfvIQuRtE When she was finally able to break away from her abusive husband she was left with nothing but her name and the determination to re build her career on her terms. Industry executives told her she was too old to make a comeback but she wouldn’t listen to them. Neither would her colleagues, who encouraged and helped her in the only way they knew how. Making music together. Tina Turner sang a series of duets with the likes of David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Brian Adams, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger. The stage was then set for the biggest come back in rock and roll history as Tina Turner surpassed her previous success and went on to be one of the worlds best selling music artist of all time. The Queen of rock n Roll….. Tina Turner Tina enters stage left the exact same look as the freeze frame at the end of the video 11. Simply the best 12.What’s love got to do with it Tina introduces Rod. Rod enters stage right. Duets 13. Some guys / Forever young Tina It’s always such a pleasure to sing with you Mr Stewart Rod Why thank you Miss Turner but let’s face it , you have sung duets with some of the best in the business. Tina I’ve been very blessed Rod And so have they my dear. Why don’t you and I sing a few of those great songs tonight? Tina Alright Let’s Dance! Video image on the screen for each song showing Tina working with the original artist 14. Let’s dance 15. It’s only love 16. It’s only rock n roll 17. Get back / Hot Legs / Honky Woman Rod Now that was fun wasn’t it? Tina That was a blast! Rod Well I’m glad you enjoyed that little trip down memory lane because I have a little surprise for you? Tina You know I love surprises Rod You’ve covered a lot of other great performer’s songs over the years and here tonight to sing one of those with you is the one and only Stevie Wonder! Stevie Wonder enters stage right Rod exits Stage left, Stevie and Tina duet 18. Living for the city Tina Ladies and gentlemen, the amazing Stevie Wonder Tina exits stage left 19. Stevie wonder set TBA Video summation Stats etc https://youtu.be/vGmn5y_JN4g Rod and Tina are back on stage facing the screen with their present day look. The audience gets the impression that Rod and Tina have been watching the show on the big screen which is a retrospective of their careers. Tina Wow it’s been quite a ride Rod That it has my dear Tina I’m so glad we got to do this just one more time Rod Who said anything about this being just one more time Tina What do you mean? Rod I mean you just can’t have this much fun on your own Tina Your right. It takes two 22. It takes two Bows Outro video Meet and greet .