Concert Review: Plymouth, UK - November 17, 2002
Sharon Barker:
Well here goes, my first ever review. I was on a high before the concert, as my question about The girl with April in her Eyes was answared on yesterdays MOTL. I am really pleased, Thanks Astrid perfect timing. I met up before the concert with Diane and Andrew Perry along with her firend Malcolm, who knows Chris. It was lovely to talk to them all, and see Diane's photos of her trip to Guernsey and Cologue. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Malcolm for suggesting to Chris that he came to Plymouth, Please ask him to come back. Also met up with Chris and Stewart from the list. I was very pleased to see that the Pavilions was full, as I was concerned that I had not seen any adverts in my local paper in Torquay, which does advertise Plymouth events. As a result there was a great atmosphere in the hall The concert was excellent, Chris was on brilliant form. He seemed to me to be relaxed and enjoying himself, I loved the banter that he had going with the band. I won't list all the songs, but the following were some of the hi-lights for me. The best that love can be, Lebanese night, Save me, Bal Masque. The same sun - one of my all time favourites, Ferryman, ship to shore, Lonely sky, snows of New york. One that realy surpised me was Another Rainbow, this was of the songs that I did not really like, however having heard Chris sing it live, I now love it, what a great song. As my husband Keith says to appreciate Chris you have to see him live and I am very lucky as this was my 5th concert in 10 years. I must thank Keith for indulging me, he likes Chris, but not as much as me. Sorry about how much I spent on merchandise. It might have been my 5th concert, but was the first time that I have got up and gone to dance in front of the stage, I think that having seats on the end of a row near the front helped, plus Dianes encouragement. This might sound funny and it is a bit personal, but I felt like a teenager again, but being up there dancing, being so close to the man and actually touching his hand! made me feel that good and it is a feeling that I am hoping to keep hold of. Sorry to get a bit heavy, but I have had rather bad year, I lost my Stepfather in January which rekindled memories of the loss of my Dear Dad in an accident 26 years ago, plus I have had problems at work. So getting that sort feeling is a huge lift for me. I hope you liked my first attempt at a review, sorry if it a bit long, but I really had a great night. There is a review in a local paper, which I will send separately. It is a good one as well.