Q & A with Kari and Alan Rosenberg

[@MortenAastad]

A very nice and cozy way to bookend the year. Thank you Rosenberg's for putting a smile on my face today. Cheers from your Scandinavian brother in Stones 🎆🎇🎆

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Morten. I hope you have a wonderful Happy New Year and cheers to your great channel continue to grow as it so deserves.

[@MortenAastad]

@ Thank you for your kind words Alan.

[@southsheff]

Good job guys! so nice to see real people reflecting on music and life with real relationships too. Your work Alan on the channel deserves 10 times the subscribers

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - I really appreciate it. Happy New Year.

[@anthonyaswe4174]

I agree...

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@anthonyaswe4174 thanks so much also. I really appreciate it.

[@donhanlon7121]

Hi Alan and Kari, you two are are a gas together and as others have mentioned very well suited. Follow and enjoy all your Stones reviews. Health & happiness to you both in the new year from Ireland. Don & Kay🥂🥂🥂🕺👅🎶🎵🎸🎸🥁🇮🇪👌

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@colinerswell7490]

What a wonderful video, it was brilliant to see you and your wife together and look so happy. I could watch you both for hours. Thanks for posting and making me smile 😊 Happy New Year to both of you. Regards from the UK.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

wow - thanks so much. What a wonderful comment. Big smile from both of us to you. Happy New Year to you and your family and lets hope for a good 2025. Very best, Kari and Alan

[@Penske30]

This was absolutely delightful! I got a kick out of knowing your favourite Stones album when Kari didn’t! Congrats on 3000 subscribers and thanks for another great episode. Happy New Year to you both

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Happy New Year. Very best, Alan

[@garypeacock5919]

Great video Alan, you make a good double act. In 1984 I travelled from Glasgow, Scotland down to Newcastle for 6 weeks for work purposes, and a group of us stayed in Whitley bay where the Spanish city was, we spent a full Sunday there, great memories every time I hear tunnel of love. Best wishes for the new year from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇲

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much and thanks for sharing your travel story - how cool is that. I remember a year or so ago I saw a video with Mark Knopfler travelling I think there and they had the lyrics engraved in the wall I think. Was very cool. One day I will revisit beautiful Scotland and the great city of Glasgow. Happy New Year. Alan

[@badger500]

Aw, man, this was great in so many ways! I had been looking forward to this one and it sure didn't disappoint. Thanks, Alan, so much for starting off with my questions--I'm honored! You and Kari just emanate fun together--what a great couple! And some neat coincidences for me in this video. I actually attended SUNY Albany (as sort of post-bacc extra coursework), but in the mid-90s. And funny that Kari wanted to bail from, of all things, Jethro Tull--my favorite band! All the musical points were interesting ones and Kari was a natural. This video was so welcome, as I had a few challenges this week so this was a great pick me up right near the end of this year, so thank you both!! And Happy New Year to your whole family. :D Looking forward to more great content in '25!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much for all your support, and yes, your opening questions - gave us a perfect opening as she was quite nervous to start. So cool you went to SUNY Albany (sort of) after us. That school sure got much bigger from when we went (1981-1985). Trust me...lol....I was not a happy man leaving Tull at the end of their concert....lol. I hope your challenges are better and I hope you and your family have a safe, healthy and happy New Year. Very best, Alan (and kari too).

[@RichardThompson-gb8pn]

Such a treat tonight! Married since 1984, can relate on many levels. We laughed, giggles, and gave each other knowing side-eyes theoughout! Be good to Kari!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. I try to be good...lol. Congrats on your tremendously successful relationship - 1984. You know in todays world, we're in the minority so it is quite the achievement. So glad you enjoyed our video together. Thanks again and Happy New Year.

[@STEVEHEROLD]

i woulda been right behind Kari leaving that Jethro Tull show hahaha. Kari was awesome. Fun vid dude.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks Steve...and you know she had a great time meeting you when you came up. Happy New Year my friend.

[@STEVEHEROLD]

@ happy new year dude. Popeye’s is on me next time. hahah.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@STEVEHEROLD lol...maybe we'll do White Castle next time....

[@STEVEHEROLD]

@ haha ok maybe. i know she’ll never do it but would love to see a reoccurring segment of The ARS be “What concert did Kari fall asleep in?”

[@douglasweston126]

Hey Alan - That was hilarious - very funny. I even brought my wife up to my music room to watch it again, and she loved it. I think Kari is a bit of a natural, and for someone who doesnt follow music she knows a lot !! You need to do that more often. 10pm over here at the moment and heading into the new year. All the best to you both for the New Year and stay safe. Cheers Doug

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Doug. It only took 3 weeks of begging and pleading for her to do it, and yea, I thought she was a natural also. She was petrified...lol. That's right, you're so far ahead of us. Well HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your wife and family. Thanks for watching us together and so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers to hopefully a good 2025

[@mano1971music]

Happy New Year you love birds !!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

thanks so much - really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

[@garethmillard7005]

Really great episode that brought smiles and laughter...Kari made a Top debut! Fantastic experiences to recall that you shared . Very best wishes to you and your family for a Happy, healthy 2025 👌

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - I really appreciate it. Cheers to a healthy and happy New Year to you and your family. Best, Alan (and Kari).

[@seekah1]

Great video Alan and Kari, loads of fun there!😆Look forward to more vids in 2025, thanks for all your content Alan, Happy New Years to you and your family 🍷🍷🎶🎆👍✌

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much, as always. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@bkbcpa]

Very cool! Happy New Year, Alan and Kari Rosenberg!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - you too.

[@tarrtruck2869]

That was a great Q & A with your wife Kari. That played well for your subscribers for sure. You have to do this with Kari or other family members (your sister for example) at the end of every year. Very entertaining. Happy New Year to The Rosenbergs!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Tarr...and I had to beg her for like 3 weeks to do this and she was so nervous... Gotta get my sister on here, I'm trying... Thanks so much for sticking by me all these years. Most appreciated. And I hope you and your family have a wonderful Happy New Year too. Best, Alan

[@petermeehan7150]

Nice video Alan! Funnily enough I got married in March 1987! Unfortunately I lost my wife to cancer on 1st April 2017 after 30 years of marriage. Kari is a lovely lady, you’re lucky to have her! Happy New Year to you both from Ireland 🇮🇪!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Peter - I'm truly so sorry for your loss. I'm actually at a loss for words. 30 years of a wonderful marriage is a rare gift in today's world for sure. My heart goes out to you...really. I hope in some way you have a happy new year, as best as you can. Perhaps 30 years of wonderful memories will bring bittersweet joy. Very best, Alan......

[@petermeehan7150]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow❤

[@SteveSmith-md1fl]

Good video. I think your wife enjoyed it more than she thought she would. She did well.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - I think she did too. I'm proud of her. Live and no edits too. Thanks again.

[@theslime2975]

Great show, thank you Kari. Don't be a stranger!!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - I'll try to get her back at somepoint. Took a lot of begging for her to do this one. Best, Alan

[@theslime2975]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I just noticed I'm not even subbed to your channel.

[@theslime2975]

I am now!😛

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@theslime2975 Yay - that's awesome - thanks so much - I appreciate it for sure. Best, alan

[@KansasRocker]

Kari was great! You two are aweome couple. I loved hearing the answers to all of our questions. You and I share a love for Olivia. I was lucky enough to see her at SPAC (3rd row). 😊

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. SPAC as in Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Oh you are lucky!!!!!. I missed seeing her live (in person) and I'm living it down big time. We've been to Saratoga so many times but never saw a concert there, but I roommate in college did and always said how fantastic it was there. In fact he lives there now - moved there after Albany...lol. Thanks for sharing and your wonderful comments again. Happy New Year.

[@KansasRocker]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow it is a great venue to see a show if you ever get the chance. I live 10 minutes from it.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@KansasRocker so cool you live in Saratoga. Kari saw Elton John there in the 80's she said. My old roommate still lives there. He took me to the track once - decades ago - beautiful.

[@davidkunzli680]

This was great. I've learned y'all are petite😂😂 I think the 4 Hand Granades y'all drank before filming helped a lot 🤣😂 I learned that y'all fall asleep during concerts🤣😂 I can't believe that Kari fell asleep during J Geils😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Tell Kari that I am a walker too. I really enjoy it. Y'all have to do this again sometime. This has been a lot of fun. Y'all have a Great New Year's Eve and Day!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Fell asleep at J. Geils in a small venue and Peter Wolf came to our seat inches from us and watched her sleep. Talk about uncomfortable (for me)...lol. Thanks for your constant support all these years David. I hope you and your family have a wonderful, safe, and healthy Happy New Year. By the way, we'll be seeing the Dylan movie tonight for New Years Eve. Nothing else to do....

[@azdh85224]

That was fantastic. You two are great together - and so lucky to have each other. Have a happy new year.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. We really appreciate that. Happy New Year to you and your family. Very best, Kari and alan

[@ronalaurence3075]

I felt so good after watching this video. It made me smile from start to finish and laugh out loud at some points in between. The stories were fun to hear. The chemistry (and shared sense of humor) between you and Kari indicates that after nearly 40 years of marriage the two of you are tightly bonded together. That’s so wonderful to see. As Kari is so engaging and likable, I vote that she is featured on future episodes of your show.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate it. I'll try to bring her back. I actually think she's a natural, right? But it took like 3 weeks of begging and prodding and some "orange juice". We'll see what happens....lol. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@ronalaurence3075]

Yes, she is a natural. I really do hope to see her on future episodes of your show. May you, Kari, your kids and your dog have a great new year!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@ronalaurence3075 Thanks so much - May you and your family have a wonderful Happy New Year as well.

[@perrygoddard1520]

Hi Mate She's a diamond. You are a lovely couple. Brilliant way to close 2024. Haven't opened GHS set yet. Have had 2yr old grandaughter with sticky fingers (not the album 😂) with us over the holidays. Todays the day! Cheers Perry

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@perrygoddard1520 enjoy. Nice box. Yes don’t want sticky fingers on that box. Enjoy

[@dennislind8411]

That was an excellent video. I smiled the whole time. Your musical journey with your better half mirrors my own in so many ways. Doesn't really have a passion for music while I'm over the top. Fell asleep at a gig we went to as well. On and on. Wishing a great 2025 to you both.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Lol - seems like we're not alone in this situation. I actually think it's probably a good thing - rarely have conflicts about music. We choose it, they get to like it over time....really ....pretty good. Happy New Year.

[@thomaswery3087]

Exellent video Alan.Beautiful and entertaining wife.Happy New Year to both of you

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Tom - really appreciate it. Had to beg her to do it, but worked out fun. Thanks again.

[@stevejohnson2021]

Happy New Year!! A really fun video! Very cool to meet your long suffering better half. I see many similarities between your marriage and mine. Carol gets very tired of the music I listen to, which could be almost anything. Her tastes are very narrow in scope. Time Waits For No One may well be my favorite Stones song of all time. I SO love the solo that Mick Taylor plays to finish the song. Truly amazing, even if a tad Santana-inspired, and a fitting end to Mick's time with the band.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I am lucky in that over time Kari does enjoy most of the music I play. So that's a benefit. Hopefully Carol warms up to yours. The big question is does Carol like Time Waits For No One, because it sure grew on Kari. Such an incredible song and yea - perfect way for Taylor to go out. Untouchable and thankfully The Stones have never tried it live, because, like Sway, they'll never pull it off.

[@bobjpgr3683]

Hi Alan hilarious video. My wife Erin and I were laughing so much at this one. It seems we are both living a parallel life with our wife’s putting up with our music obsession. Really if the 4 of us ever met it would be like looking in a mirror. Like Kari, Erin is really cool at accepting my music addiction, she even coming with me to see the Dylan movie, even though I know she doesn’t really like him. Fortunately though she likes the Beatles and Stones, nowhere as much as me of course but it would have been a deal breaker if she didn’t and we probably would never have dated. See how nuts I am. Anyway I think Erin might send you a comment too. Happy New Year to you and Kari!!🎉

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

That's so awesome - I'm so glad Erin enjoyed it too. Yea, we really are in the same boat. And you know what. For New Years Eve, Kari and I are actually going to see the Dylan movie, and Kari's not a big Dylan fan either (though she knows a lot of his music thru me - Hurricane is her favorite Dylan song (of course won't be in the movie, so I should warn her...lol). Anyway, yea sounds like the four of us would get along fine with lots of laughs. Happy and Healthy New Year to you, Erin and your family. Very best, Alan. (and Kari).

[@steveramsey7669]

Great video I loved it you need to have her on there more often do I look very happy together love this video please have her on there more often I was laughing with you y'all had so much fun❤❤😂😂❤😂

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Steve. I'm gonna try. It took 3 weeks of begging for her to do this one...lol. But I'm gonna try for sure. Happy New Year!! and thanks again.

[@mrjohnmiffed1987]

Very heart warning video. Good to see your partnership working so well. I've been working on a version of 'Time Waits For No-One' on acoustic guitar, now almost ready for open mic. Not easy given Jaggers phrasing.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

That's a cool idea. Would like to hear that sometime. Thanks so much for watching and your support and Happy New Year...because really Time Waits For No One.

[@perkster123]

All the best for the new year Alan & Kari. Loved the video. Falling asleep at a concert is such a cool thing to, It just goes to show that not all reviews have to be written down or spoken. 👍🤣

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. She is very good a falling asleep at concerts. But not so cool when Peter Wolf literally comes over to your seat, inches from you and your wife is sleeping...lol. I'll never forget it. Happy New Year to you and your family. Very best, Alan

[@perkster123]

That's brilliant Alan! Love it. 👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣

[@LuisGarcia-ee2tr]

Alan Happy New Year. It's a pleasure to have met your wife. It shows that you are a solid marriage.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - so glad you enjoyed the video and "introduction". Happy New Year back to you too.

[@anthonyaswe4174]

Happy New Year to you both, and thanks for the fun video! Ahhhh, always nice to see such genuine congeniality and fun, especially with Kari being such a good sport--since this is not her domain. Alan, you do have a very genuine warmth and inviting quality to your persona and delivery--it's what made your channel so appealing to me when I first discovered it. Obviously your content is what initially caused me to click in the first place, but I just thought this video was the proper context in which to let you know that. Hmmmm...I begin thinking what a video of me and my wife would produce--I am, as you know, a Stones scholar (or I like to think I am) and she is an obsessive Beatles fan and collector. Beyond that, you guys seem to be having a good time....I wonder how long before ours would delve into an argument--and I don't mean Beatles v. Stones (ha Ha). However, a couple of questions--I noticed the quick toss off of the Celine title? Just wondering why, aside from it's just not your style or genre. I have always had a cool relationship with all singers, female and male. I know serious music fans who LOVE singers, even if they are not necessarily into that given genre or style. Of course, singers are musicians, in that the human singing voice is, ultimately an instrument all its own. But many great singers of our time, I simply do not like an any level. Adele is the most obvious example for me. I do not deny the 'greatness' of her instrument, but I cannot listen to her at all. Her cloying, erratic personality doesn't help, and the formulaic nature of her recordings and career seems a little too manufactured for me. The fact that she has sold billions confounds me even more, but her recordings are very well produced. Perhaps you should consider a video on your favorite singers--beyond the obvious 'frontman' style, if you know what I mean. And not singer/songwriters, which you did...but singers. And even across genres, as the history of jazz and pop has many amazing singers, not only rock. Just a thought...thanks again for the great video!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@anthonyaswe4174 thanks so much for your wonderful comments. Interesting idea about just singers. I’ve nothing against just singers. Love Olivia Newton John and Linda Ronstadt for instance. But Celine and steisand. Not for me. Not exactly sure why. Just don’t. But certainly amazing talents.

[@anthonyaswe4174]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Oh, I also wanted to note how much I loved the Making Movies album as well--great songwriting (save Les Dingbats), great playing, great band. Really one of the best 'pained romance' expressions of that time. The spare song structures, Roy's understated piano, the pin-drop quiet production. Remember how, in the very early days of Dire Straits, Mark was being positioned as the "sexy" guy in the group?? The somewhat dreamy, pouty look they posed him with on the sleeve pics, the slightly seductive snarl...what the hell were those marketing guys thinking???

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@anthonyaswe4174 Thanks I'm so with you. Les Boys...well I don't hate it, but it sure doesn't belong on Making Movies. More like some throwaway track, weird way to end the album that's for sure. Funny I never thought of Knopfler as some "sexy" pouting guy..lol. Even then....................interesting take on it. I wonder if the marketing guys were really going for that, because it's no not Mark Knopfler - he's like the anti- that. Best, Alan

[@StevenDavid-4q2]

It is obvious you two love each other and that's what counts. Keep on laughing at the memories. Love the channel. Alan is alright. .... Just kidding. LOL By the way, congrats on 3,000 subscribers.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments - really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@srirahulpremkumar1600]

I loved this video man. It brought a smile to my face. your wife is very funny. Your videos always make me happy - Srirahul.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thank you so much. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Happy New Year.

[@johnnyangel1457]

Nice Video. Happy New Year! My wife is into JOSH GROBAN big time. As they say, OY VAY.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Oh Vay indeed. Alright - I hope kari doesn't see this comment...Don't give her any ideas...lol. Happy New Year to the two of you and your family.

[@chrisboerger465]

Fun video, guys. That Ian Hunter story is HILARIOUS!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks Chris - and no exaggeration - totally true. And yea, I didn't get to meet him to sign my memorabilia either...lol. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@chrisboerger465]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Right, forgot to say happy new year to you guys!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@chrisboerger465 Thanks - back at you my friend!

[@Bo-hb3eo]

Hi Kari…Thank you for doing this. We’re not that bad. Honestly I am so surprised that you guys are opposites on the music situation. I can’t believe you make it work. She doesn’t watch your channel, or listen to albums all the way through? I don’t know? Just kidding. Whatever you’re doing it’s working. Actually I fell asleep at a Bad Company concert. The first one I ever had to sit down and it didn’t work out. Again, thank Kari for doing this. And happy new year to you and your family, we look forward to seeing you next year Alan.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - yea true - kari doesn't watch the channel...lol. But she will be looking at these comments when she wakes up this morning. I'll be sure to point out yours as well. Fell asleep at Bad Company....that's a good one...lol. Happy New Year - and thanks again.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Congrats. That was a riot. Have you seen the Dave Davies Amoeba Records What's in my bag segment yet? It's a lot of fun.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I've never heard of that, but I'll be checking it out shortly. Thanks. Happy Holidays and thanks again.

[@mjames4709]

Well done mate. Happy New Year 🎉💿🇦🇺

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - Happy New Year to you and your family as well. Best, alan

[@markspooner1224]

What a delight! Where have you ben hiding your better half/ We want more!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

She really is the better half Mark - thanks so much. I'll try to get her on again in the future. It took 3 weeks of begging to get her to do this one...lol. Hopefully she'll get a taste for this once in a while. Happy New Year Mark.

[@PhilippeDumont73]

Such a cool video ! Happy New Year to you and your wife !!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - you too.

[@KyleInTheSanctuary]

Way too cute. Great job! Happy New Year!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - Happy New Year to you too.

[@nrod66]

Really nice video with your wife! Happy New Year to you two and family. Nelio.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

[@nrod66]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow ❤

[@12MrPhoenix]

awesome!!!! we loved it in france 😏

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - we really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you as well - actually in France probably happening soon too. Enjoy and thanks again.

[@manofmiracles]

Great video I've been married since 1988 and also have had my wife in my channel happy holidays to you and your family

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yes - I've seen her on your CD Cave video's on occasion - it's awesome. Now if I can convince Kari to continue....doubtful....but I'll try. Best, Alan

[@deeg8849]

You guys are lovely. So nice to see the humour and banter between you. You didn’t ask any of my questions. Let get her back

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

thanks. What did I miss? I'm so sorry. I thought I wrote them all down. Sorry.

[@deeg8849]

I stand corrected and apologize. Great episode. Your wife did great​@@TheAlanRosenbergShow

[@pawehohmann8171]

All the best in the New Year!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much - Happy New Year to you and your family too. Best, Alan

[@keitholiver1299]

What a wonderful way to start the morning, you make such a lovely couple. I'm going to show my wife this show, she will agree wholeheartedly with Kari regards walking out of Tull, ( having forced her to see the band a few times too many) and will sympathise with her no doubt, as she has to put up with my obsessive cd collecting, she is not alone !! Happy New Year to you both.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much Keith....we really are in the same boat indeed. But it's also very nice too. I hope your wife gets a smile from this video too. Your comments sure brought a smile to our face here. Happy New Year to the two of you and your family. Cheers to a good 2025. Best, Kari and Alan

[@keitholiver1299]

Andrea did indeed watch the show, I think she thought it was like holding a mirror up to our relationship. When it got to the bit about forcing you out the Tull concert she couldn't contain her laughter, when she finally composed herself, she said, God I love that Woman! Much as I anticipated.😂 Looking forward to your 2025 shows Alan.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@keitholiver1299 "God i Love That Woman". That's awesome. So glad you shared it with her and she and you enjoyed it. Seems like we're not alone in this type of music / relationship thing....and overall it works pretty good....so maybe we're lucky with it. Best, Alan

[@keitholiver1299]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow definitely, we stuck lucky Alan. Best. K

[@keitholiver1299]

Damn Alan, I forgot to mention about The Spanish City, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats. We are from Newcastle so it was always a weekend trip out for us both in our youth, so for me at least, 😂 Tunnel of Love has a special significance.

[@pau8465]

Really enjoyed you guys....thanks for sharing!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Happy New Year.

[@martinstarnes2237]

Hello Mrs. Alan. How nice to meet you. I was once basking gloriously in being a newbie, you may remember, but I think Alan has accepted me into his clan now, the mad fool. Oh, and I make it 37 years and counting.........as I was fifty before I decided I would try the marriage thing, I think it somewhat unlikely I shall get anywhere near that. Now, just between you and me, do me a little favour and check out the following brief music video clip: Astley & Holland - Every One Of Us - and then sit back & gloat as your other half has to admit how good your musical taste is! We all love Rick over here. He's a guilty pleasure. And, according to my missus, nearly a national treasure.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

lol Martin - that's awesome. Big smile from Kari as well. Funny, here in the US, I would figure Astley is like a one hit wonder - so go figure he's like and national treasure over yonder. Interesting. Kari loves his deep manly voice...lol. And hey nothing wrong with trying the marriage thing at 50. Wonderful. I hope you and your missus and family have a wonderful Happy New Year.

[@martinstarnes2237]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Likewise!

[@curlessmania4708]

This was hilarious! I can relate Alan, my wife HATES Jethro Tull, she would have want to leave before Aqualung too. I also separated her CDs from mine when we got married and she got mad!! 😂😂 No Paula Abdul going in with my collection. No way. Ha ha

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

lol - that's awesome. Yep we sure have similar situations....too funny.

[@jane2237]

Hi guys! Happy New Year! Kari how did he convince you to do this??? Sending xoxo

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Begging and strong orange juice...lol. I think she enjoyed it after all....but she'll never do it again I'm sure. She won't even watch the video...lol

[@grumpy-6890]

You're a lovely couple and you're blessed to have each other. You each seem to be a "keeper" for the other! 😂 I'm a lucky guy too: since May 1st 1990. Like you Alan, my wife is not into music one billionth as much as I am. Especially a lot of "my" music. We could be listening to something great in the car and she'll say "Don't you have any GOOD music?" 😂 God forbid I put on Tom Waits or some Indian music! In our early days I tortured her taking her on some concert dates: The 1st one was Ozzy Osbourne fresh into his solo career at the Palladium NYC, the place was going crazy, we were on the floor section standing on our seats (a row of folding metal chairs) and the whole thing collapsed. Of course to me, a veteran of Sabbath shows, Judas Priest, Kiss, Rush etc. it was nothing and I took it in stride. We all kept on rockin', but I seem to remember a look on her face of "what did you bring me to?!" I said "Welcome to my world!" 😂. 2 of her fave songs to this day though are the Oz's "Goodbye to Romance" and King Crimson's Matte Kudasai. The mellower stuff. And once when we saw Crimson (the Beat album tour I believe), on "The Pier", my friends and I were just amazed how they were able to recreate the studio album madness note for note live. Our jaws were dropping! Meanwhile, my wife and my friend's girlfriend were watching planes fly overhead. Gaaaaaahhh!!! Opposites attract is true I guess! I also took (dragged) my very pregnant wife to Rush at Radio City. It was a small venue show warmup for the big Grace Under Pressure or Power Windows tour. I think she was pretty uncomfortable at the time, but humored me once again and went along with it. Good woman. During our dating days, luckily REO Speedwagon's Hi Infidelity came out (I was already a fan, but it was all new to her), and we finally had something we both could agree on and enjoy. There ARE some other mutually liked bands/artists too. And she taught me to appreciate the likes of Sinatra and old movies. Anyway, tell your wife she's a trooper, and I completely know where she's coming from! 😂. Congrats on the 3K! Best wishes to you both and your family for a healthy, prosperous new year with continued happiness! 🎉🎊 Sincerely, Bob. Yup, real name's Bob. The kids/grandkids came up with Grumpy when we were originally thinking of a bit of a different name than just regular old "Grandpa". 😂 Ok, I'm ready for the Honeymooners and Odd Couple marathon's now. (Best part of New Year's eve! 😂) P.S. What town in Queens is Kari from? Just curious. I'm an old College Pointer.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Hi Grumpy. Thanks so much - love your comments - big laughs on our faces. Love your story with the collapsing folding chair at Ozzy - that's classic. Regarding New Years - the Honeymooners or Odd Couple is the best idea. We just got home from the Bob Dylan movie, which is FANTASTIC!!! by the way, but I can't stand watching the New Years TV. Boy do I feel and sound old, but it's AWFUL. Now I'm the Grumpy one...lol. Kari is from Jackson Heights by the way. Anyway thanks again and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

[@grumpy-6890]

@ We used to go visit my aunt and uncle in Jackson Hts. I think 81st or 82nd street by the hospital. Like you, I REALLY can't watch any of that new years eve TV stuff. It's become a big mess. We'll tune in at the last minute for the ball, then back to the marathons. "Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve"?!! I don't think so. Not for decades now. Everything, except rock. And I'm with you. Old! Haha! I wouldn't want to be anywhere but home now, and every year, always wonder if I'll even make it to midnight. I wouldn't get worked up if I didn't. 🤣💤

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@grumpy-6890 Went to the Dylan movie last night and it was FANTASTIC - played scrabble after listening to some good music (Neil Young live at Carnegie Hall) and watched 1/2 hour of the ball drop with moronic hosts that I don't understand that they even get paid for their performances - just awful.. Yep, I'm officially old...lol.

[@bobfacchin2909]

@ Haha! Old is better than the alternative though! We tuned in to the ball drop at 1 minute to midnight. Watched 1/2 minute of confetti flying, then tuned back to the Odd Couple to see the Christmas Oscar/Scrooge episode while we had shrimp and cocktail sauce, sopressata and provolone. 😁 Didn't catch more than a passing glimpse of any moronic hosts/guests. 🤣 At least us oldsters made it to midnight and beyond, whereas a couple of my (grown) children and their families told us they were giving up at their homes, and going to bed! Made me feel less old! Haha! Again, happy new year!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@bobfacchin2909 Lol- That's great. So funny that even some of our younger ones can't stand the horrible New Years' shows. Still love those Odd Couples myself.

[@yoganut01]

Kari: "You couldn't pick something I like? You have 4 billion CDs!"

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

And it was The Who - who she likes. She couldn't handle the "less than great - B-sides on the CD)...lol. I tried...and failed. Thanks.. Alan

[@dynjarren8355]

I knew it! Women hate Clutter! I knew she was going to say something about your collection taking up too much space! I’m single but when I’m gone my sister is going to toss my extensive collection of rare CDs that I spent over 20 years collecting straight into the Dumpster. Or donate them all to Goodwill! Women are not into collecting unless it’s shoes or dresses. Nothing else! So now I know I must make out a Will so my collection doesn’t get broken up or trashed. That would be shameful and disrespectful to me. Anyway, this was fun to see your significant other. You seem like a good couple. I’m happy for you! Cool! The last three concerts I went to were SP Siamese Dream 1994 tour, KISS 96 Reunion and The Cure! All were great shows! But I missed Nirvana live in 1993 to my eternal regret and it was only $20! Can you believe that? I have the show on CD and it’s great with Encores. I missed a great show but how was I to know it was the last go around? I was blindsided. Thanks! This was interesting! One thing I’ve learned is that taste is very personal! Or subjective. You like what you like. Period.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks. or pocketbooks, My wife loves bags, but no shoes. Wow so you haven't seen a show since the 90s. That's a long time. It's a lot more expensive these days, so you may be better off...lol. Thanks again.

[@jasonpp1973]

Nice stories. Agree with the overplayed Beatles, a lot also ruined by Paul, who feels he needs to play more Beatles, than solo/Wings material, and to make matters worse it's the same Beatle songs concert after concert. Wings over America is how you do things right! Happy New Year to everyone!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

oh Jason I am SO with you. I've refused to see McCartney live the recent decades because I have no interest in hearing the same classic Beatles tracks. And I know he is still great live and playing like 3 hours etc. I've just no interest - we saw live decades ago a couple of times and I enjoyed those because he was releasing really good new material that he played a lot of and more Wings Stuff. Wings Over America is actually one of my favorite albums too. Oh yea my friend - you nailed it. Happy New Year!!!

[@jasonpp1973]

@TheAlanRosenbergShow I also have Rockshow on Blu-ray, it's the exact playlist used on Wings over America, might even be the same performances, but I'm not 100% sure.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 I always loved the film Rockshow. I still have the laserdisc. I believe it was the Seattle show that was filmed. They pretty much had the same setlist for that amazing tour. Thanks and Happy new Year.

[@CaroleRobb-r2c]

Alan Check out Michael bolton 1983 album he was a rocker on that album Then he changed to what he does now

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

If I remember right his original name and album(s) were Boloton? Is that right. Something like that. Never heard those early Bolton songs. But I did love the Michael Bolton references in the movie Office Space....that was a classic...lol. Happy New Year!

[@LTD280]

Did she say your daughter is on 90 Day Fiance right now?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

lol...no - but living it. She's in France right now. Her fiance is French and they have to work out the whole coming to US thing so similar I guess to that show. But she loves those kind of shows...lol. Not me. I can't watch them. Happy New Year and thanks.