LIMA, Peru, Oct. 14, 2009
Thanks Chile! Err, I Mean Peru!
Depeche Mode Becomes Most Recent in String of Bands that Thank the Wrong Country during Concerts in Peru
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Lead vocalist Dave Gahan, of the English electronic band Depeche Mode, performs with the band earlier this month in Mexico. (AP Photo/ Carlos Jasso)
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For the third time in recent years a visiting foreign pop star has belted out thanks to the wrong country.
In a concert in Peru's capital Tuesday, the lead singer of British band Depeche Mode shouted "Thank you very much, Chile!" to 30,000 screaming fans. Most didn't notice Dave Gahan's slip but a video of the concert was posted on Youtube.
The country choice was particularly rankling since Peru and Chile are historically enemies with a dispute dating to a 1879-84 war between the South American neighbors.
In 2004, Mayte of the Mexican pop band RBD yelled out "Long live Chile!" in a Lima concert. She immediately apologized.
In 2003, Canadian singer Alanis Morissette yelled out "Thank you, Brazil."
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- I have seen Depeche Mode perform live MANY times over the years and have watched NUMEROUS live clips and listened to COUNTLESS live recordings and NEVER does Dave Gahan say, "Thank you very much, <<insert city name here>>" He says, "Thank you very much, GOODNIGHT" He does however, say "Good evening, <<insert city name here>>" at the beginning of the show.
You should have actually WATCHED & LISTENED to the YouTube clip before posting this erroneous article. And to think, I thought CBS News would at least be more reliable than the rest of the smut that's out there. - Reply to this comment
- It's sad that the major media outlets no longer do proper research. They see a comment on youtube and suddenly it's gospel.
Go here to see that this story is wrong: http://tinyurl.com/yfw8hn8 Dave says "Thank you very much, goodnight", NOT "Thanks very much, Chile"! - Reply to this comment
- Maybe a fact check is in order, CBS? He clearly says "Thank you very much, goodnight!" NOT "Thanks very much Chile!" Listen to the video for goodness sake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXKU6ccrOF0&fmt=18#t=1m28s
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- Actually Dave said "Thank you very much, goodnight". Open your ears.
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