I just got to watch the video of Stand By Me that Jon and Richie recorded with Andy Madadian to help draw attention to the Iranian people.
It’s wonderful to see Jon using his celebrity to try to help people this way. His presence alone ensures that this song and video–and their message–gets viewed all over the world. It also brings this message directly to a lot of people that might not otherwise have thought about what the people of Iran are going through.
Jon also did a wonderful job on the vocals in this piece. Some of the songs that he has done lately can sound a bit strained in places; this song didn’t show a single sign of it. Just Jon’s wonderful, clear voice. I don’t think I’ve heard him sing that well since Crush, honestly.
Richie’s guitar solo was perfect; it demonstrates the wonderful sensitivity that Richie brings to his guitar playing. So many guitarists of Richie’s caliber add excessive noodling around to every song that they perform, simply because they can. One of the wonderful things about Richie’s talent is his ability to play beautifully without his ego getting in the way–he gives the song exactly what it needs and not a bit more.
Also, Jon is looking hot. The longer, blonder hair does wonders for him; he looks at least ten years younger than he did a few months ago, and it really softens his face. The short dark hair just made him look underfed and brought out the lines in his face. This is a great improvement.
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