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John Collins: Hi Everyone, I have just got back from the Birmingham concert, and I can tell you it was one hell of a concert. As Chris described it "This is not a concert this is a party!" Where do I start? I have not got a clue. I was not sure how Chris would get on by himself, but there was no worries, he was in cracking form! The acoustics at the Symphony Hall are far superior in comparison to the NEC. The sound was as perfect as you can get it. Birmingham was really up for this one, clapping and singing along, the end of each song being met with a thunderous applause, and when Chris said "come on everybody lets wobble your bits" the audience went mad!! Very pleased to hear LAST NIGHT at last. I am surprised Chris knew the words :-) I was also pleased to hear LONELY SKY, still holds up as one of Chris's best songs. There was some real classics in there tonight, SAME SUN, WHERE PEACEFUL WATERS, and SNOWS OF NEW YORK. How could Chris not sing this with me there?! It was great to see the new album tracks being well received, in particular READ MY NAME which I could, thanks. There was an encore!! The surprise here was that there was no Chris de Burgh songs in sight. The last time I went to the Convention part of the City, was early this year to see Birmingham comedian Jasper Carrot, I say this as Chris was very funny tonight. If he fancies a career change, he could always be a comedian. Well, as you know from my last post, it was 25 years ago when I first saw Chris in concert. I have to say I had a great time. I don't know how Chris is feeling, but I am shattered!!! I hope the rest of the tour concerts are as good as this one. If they are, you are in for a real treat. Have a great time. JOHN COLLINS Andrew Claridge:
Hi Chris - and everyone I too was at Birmingham 2nd night with my Mum - her 50th birthday present! (I looked out for you Chris but didn't spot you - but you wouldn't know me anyway, just I've seen your picture on your website!) My mum loved it - but I really wished the band were there.... The funniest bit of the night was when Chris forgot to change his sounds on the piano for Lady in Red and started off - then he realised what he'd done! "What's going on? That was awful.....I'd better get the right sound for this!" Speaking from personal experience....I've done that a few times with my band!!! I enjoyed the solo versions of "The Words I Love You" and "Five Past Dreams" On the whole we had a very enjoyable night - even though we left the hall at 10.15 and it took us an hour just to get out of the car park!! Cheers Andy |
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