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by Beate Nelson
translation by Astrid Nolde-Galalsch
Chris de Burgh
He stays true to himself - and the fans to him as well
Shortly after the beginning of the concert in row 13 of the
completely sold out Musikhalle: You can see on the face of the
young lady that she is in doubt: Should I rather have worn the
"Lady In Red" outfit instead of the nice flower dress? When will
I present the sunflower? Or does it look cheap after the huge rose
bouquet and the picture book about Bremerhaven which have already
been presented? When do I shout my song request? How can I pass the
security guards to get to the stage?
After three hours with the Irish bard everything worked out well.
Really everything: Chris de Burgh picked up the flower himself
during an excursion into the audience, her song request has
spontaneously been fulfilled, and she could pass the security guard
without any major violence (which only few succeeded).
Solo on piano and guitar de Burgh offered a greatest hit program.
Often with funny remarks ("I would like to be Britney Spears"), but
also with a serious request: "War is never glorious, war is cruel.
Remember that for next time, Mr. Bush", he demanded, sang his anti
war hymns, and of course cuddly love songs like "Lady In Red".
Hamburg celebrated him. "This was no concert, it was a party", he
said at the end. And spontaneously added 20 minutes of Roy Orbison
and Beatle tunes as encore.
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