Bacharach a late addition to play the Glastonbury Festival

[blueonblue]

Nicko,
I also at the Manchester concert last night and it was the first time I'd seen Burt perform "live"
with an Orchestra........it was a true revelation !
I fully agree with you, Josie's performances of "Anyone Who Had A Heart" and "Be Aware" were awesome !
I also liked the new song "Hush" sung by Bill Cantos, what a beautiful melody !
As each song was played I heard several members of the audience gasping "Oh my God, he didn't write that one as well did he ? lol
When Burt conducted the "strings" on "Wives and Lovers" it was the closest I've ever heard to a "musical orgasm"....if you'll pardon the expression.
All in all a great night with Burt, Josie, John,Donna and Bill on top form.
And dare I say it....far better than the Glastonbury performance !

Oh, and that Orchestra....WOW !!!

"blue"

[Nicko]

Nicko,
I also at the Manchester concert last night and it was the first time I'd seen Burt perform "live"
with an Orchestra........it was a true revelation !
I fully agree with you, Josie's performances of "Anyone Who Had A Heart" and "Be Aware" were awesome !
I also liked the new song "Hush" sung by Bill Cantos, what a beautiful melody !
As each song was played I heard several members of the audience gasping "Oh my God, he didn't write that one as well did he ? lol
When Burt conducted the "strings" on "Wives and Lovers" it was the closest I've ever heard to a "musical orgasm"....if you'll pardon the expression.
All in all a great night with Burt, Josie, John,Donna and Bill on top form.
And dare I say it....far better than the Glastonbury performance !

Oh, and that Orchestra....WOW !!!

"blue"

The presence of the orchestra was one of the reasons i went to this show,can you believe that Burt met them for the first time at 2pm yesterday, and they had never worked together before!
I guess that's what you get with professionals.

What was the song that John Pagano did with the guitar? There were so many songs you lose track of them.

[blueonblue]

The song John performed was "The Windows of the World"

"blue"

[blueonblue]

Wouldn't it be great if one day Dionne Warwick could make a "special guest" appearance at one of Burt's concert's......it would blow the roof off !

Just a thought......
"blue"

[Nicko]

The song John performed was "The Windows of the World"

"blue"

Yes thanks Blue, I loved that song and performance.

[blueonblue]

The song John performed was "The Windows of the World"

"blue"

Yes thanks Blue, I loved that song and performance.

Nicko, you're very welcome.

"blue"

[blueonblue]

I hope the link works this time folks.



Fingers crossed,

"blue"

[Jan R.]

Simply great. Thanks for the link!

[Nicko]

I hope the link works this time folks.



Fingers crossed,

"blue"

Did you catch Paloma Faith at the side of the stage (31.40) singing along with 'The Look of Love' .

[blueonblue]

I don't know how Burt keep's going ?
He must be taking some BB vitamins !
I'll have to get some ! lol

"blue"

[Martyn]

Thanks Nicko for posting the link!

A great show. Yes, at 87 he's still pulling appreciative crowds of all ages.

I'm sure a lot of them were saying about some of the songs, "Oh, I never realised he wrote that one........!"

Martyn

[pljms]

All the concerts of the UK tour have received very positive reviews, none better than for the last night at Bristol. Here's a reviewer who not only fully appreciates the music but understands Bacharach's legacy, so the terms 'singer', 'singer-songwriter' and even 'crooner' are nowhere to be found unlike, sadly, the majority of the reviews for the rest of the tour.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Review-Bur ... story.html

[Blair N. Cummings]

Having watched the video of this concert, I was left with two reactions.
1. It was great to see so many young people genuinely loving it.
2. There`s room in this set for more than just the hits. I wish Burt would dig a little deeper into his catalogue.

[blueonblue]

We've Had "Raindrops" and "Come Touch The Sun" from "Butch Cassidy"
How about "South American Getaway" ?

"blue"

[Blair N. Cummings]

Well, that might require more than three singers to pull off. I`d like to hear three or four from way off the beaten track. Anyone here could make a list, but "Joanie`s Forever" would be a real startler. "Come and Get Me" would be great to hear. Even forgotten minor hits like "Saturday Sunshine" would be welcome.
I just think it`s time to retire "Raindrops..." and some other over-exposed material. Everyone and his dog is sick of them by now.