Deseret News | Reader comments: Osmonds, Mormon Tabernacle Choir excited for 'milestone' marking Pioneer Day concerts

Reader comments
Osmonds, Mormon Tabernacle Choir excited for 'milestone' marking Pioneer Day concerts

Wendy | 3:11 p.m. July 25, 2008

Congratulations Osmonds! Thanks for all you do and have done. What a remarkable family! Thanks for being good ambassadors for The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latterday Saints.

Just a Fan | 3:12 p.m. July 25, 2008

I just wish I could be there the church's ticket system still needs some work I think. But Break a Leg and I hope the record it for PBS or something.

Can't Wait! | 3:22 p.m. July 25, 2008

So looking forward to the show :)

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Lady Di | 3:24 p.m. July 25, 2008

Wish I could be ther for this concert. Congratulations to the Osmonds for proving that families that 'play' together, stay together. They've managed to support one another through all their challenges and still be the best musical family around.

Caroline Christensen | 3:36 p.m. July 25, 2008

I really enjoy hearing about the Osmond family. My family grew up listening to them. My daughter was asked if she was Marie's sister--no she's not--she does look a little like Marie. I'd be proud to have Marie for a daughter. I have five sons and one daughter, so my daughter knows what it's like to be one girl among all boys. You are all a great asset to bringing the church to the world. Your lives are an example to others to show that LDS people are not weird people. Thanks for living your lives the way you should.

yuck | 3:56 p.m. July 25, 2008

Gads it's like Sting performing with Miley Cyrus... or like the NY philharmonic performing with Pink. The MoTab so outclasses the Ozmos *shiver*

Maybe someday the 4th and 24th will have concerts worth paying money to go to. Someone with talent not shmultz.

Eileen in Edmonton | 4:19 p.m. July 25, 2008

The Osmond family were my "missionaries". Their example changed my life. I was baptized 30 years ago, and will definitely be at my stake centre here tomorrow night to see what will be an amazing show.

Thanks to everyone involved!

awesomeron | 5:16 p.m. July 25, 2008

Wow!!!

lisa | 5:18 p.m. July 25, 2008

If you weren't lucky enough to get tickets it's going to be shown on KBYU or the BYU channel Saturday night....SET YOUR DVR'S

California | 5:25 p.m. July 25, 2008

Looks like a Great concert tonight and tomorrow night. I'm sure most, if not all, of the 21,000 seats in the Conference Center are already spoken for.

Hope that we (out of staters) will be able to see a
re-broadcast of the concert on BYU-TV or some other
TV service, or maybe a DVD copy of the Concert
at a Deseret Book or similar type store?

Anonymous | 5:36 p.m. July 25, 2008

yuck commenter @ 3:56--the sourpuss du jour.

Ethel | 6:00 p.m. July 25, 2008

Yawn...

Anonymous | 6:19 p.m. July 25, 2008

Ozzie is playing in Calgary this weekend...

suzyk | 6:30 p.m. July 25, 2008

To Anonymous and Ozzie..I feel pity for your attitude and comments. Evidently you have difficulty being happy for anyone who is successful and most likely you are not happy within yourself. You can't be with that attitude.

valerie | 7:10 p.m. July 25, 2008

what a great way to end their 50th anniversary tour! am sad that this is the last time they will all perform together. Am glad I got to see them in Vegas last year at the start of this! congrats to a great family!!

Jazzy | 7:13 p.m. July 25, 2008

Is anyone else but me tired of hearing about the Osmonds? I liked them in their day, but come on... I have to think that they must have one of the best PR men around. It seems you can't turn around this year and not see, hear, or read about an Osmond.

Best wishes to all. | 7:32 p.m. July 25, 2008

Not being an Osmonds fan I have to admit that they are living their dream and I hope that their concert brings each of them and their many fans joy and happiness!!

BTW... | 7:39 p.m. July 25, 2008

in one of the pictures, nice legs Marie......Wow!!.....LOL!!

meet me in Montana | 8:13 p.m. July 25, 2008

I grew up watching the Osmonds and was always smitten by Marie. i used to think i would marry her as a young lad. I still have a place for her in my heart...but I love this song more than any. I'm not Mormon...but have always been a fan. Its strange seeing the clan getting old but great to see such a great family still together.

Laura W Palm Beach | 9:29 p.m. July 25, 2008

I had the great pleasure of getting to see all the Osmonds on stage in Vegas (aug/08) for their Tues nite show of the 50th Anniversary Concert. As a lifelong fan (I'm younger then Donny-Older than Marie) I can tell you it was an experience that I would do over and over again. The excitement in that concert was unbelieveable ! They are so talented and watching them together is a joy ! Thanks for all the wonderful years of entertainment
I can't live a dream.... and I don't want to do without you !!!!

ONCE A FAN | 10:08 p.m. July 25, 2008

I WAS DONNY OSMOND FAN BACK IN 1975.I ALSO JOIN THE FAN CLUB.ANYWAY I NOW PREFER DAVID ACHULETTA,HIS VOICE IS GREAT.I LOVE HIM SING 'IMAGINE','SMOKY MOUNTAIN'.I CANT WAIT TO HAVE HIS CD.HE IS SO CUTE AND HUMBLE TOO.MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER ADORES HIM TOO,BUT SHE CANT DECIDE WHICH DAVID TO CHOOSE,SINCE OTHER DAVID ALSO SO TALENTED.SHE WANTS BOTH WIN.

MOJ | 10:43 p.m. July 25, 2008

It was a wonderful show! I would not have called myself an Osmond fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. For those interested in a broadcast of the show, the LDS Church website (www.lds.org) will run a live stream of the show on Saturday: 7:30 MDT.

#1 Osmond Fan | 7:25 a.m. July 26, 2008

I am going to try to catch this appearance online. But Donny, whatever happened to your "maybe" for a US portion of the 50th Tour? I hope this doesn't mean that we are forgotten for a final tour of the US with all 7 Osmonds??

Alan | 8:34 a.m. July 26, 2008

It's funny how people are so eager to declare themselves big Osmond fans or loathers. I wonder why some have to make it known that they can't stand them.

My Osmond album collection count stands at zero, but I'm not so cynical I can't see they are one incredibly talented family. What's more, having known one of the Osmonds and his family, it can truly be said that what you see is what you get. They are genuinely good people in private as they appear to be in public. There is no arrogance, nor mistreatment of others. They show class and respect, whether or not they are on stage or on camera. I wish that could be said of all the people who claim to be LDS ... particularly the very vocal critics and cynics we have in the church. Maybe one day they'll just learn to have a little fun, and resist the urge to trash someone else simply because they don't like their performing style.

Millie | 12:43 a.m. July 28, 2008

It was the best concert of my life. I feel so blessed. Thank you so much. Thank you to the usher who provided the ticket.
From Michigan.

backup singer | 11:38 a.m. July 28, 2008

I really enjoyed the concert. I've worked with talents from across the world, and I have to say that the Osmonds have something special that I rarely feel with other performers. A very special night.

Kristi | 2:47 p.m. July 31, 2008

This was one of the most spiritual events I have ever been to. I really enjoyed the entire show. It gave me goosebumps when I listened to some of the songs. It is something I could watch over and over again. It was really special.

Tonya Woodbrey | 2:49 p.m. July 31, 2008

I have been an Osmond fan from day one. All of the older children of our 16 children adore the Osmonds. Now the younger ones have had the opportunity to see why we love the Osmonds so much. I have always wanted to attend an Osmond concert, and I finally got the opportunity. I was even blessed to be able to attend it twice. It was phenomenal, and I doubt that it can be topped by anything else. I really loved the songs I believe and Whenever You're in Trouble. It was very spiritual, and I commend the Osmonds on a wonderful performance. I could watch it over and over.

Mary | 7:58 p.m. Sept. 11, 2008

I only hope to be able to purchase a CD of this performance. They are all truly talented individuals.....gifts from our Lord. Thanks for 50 years of entertainment.
Living in Las Vegas, I hope to see them perform on the strip.

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Wayne, Marie, Jimmy, and Donny Osmond address the media during a press conference highlighting tonight's performance of the Osmonds and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Friday.

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