Looking back just before the show started
Waterfront: a great energetic start to the show which got the audience going immediately. A lot of Italian banter from Jim that really engaged with the crowd
Up on the Catwalk: well received revival of this classic from over 30 years ago
See the Lights: an emotional rendition
Celebrate: Catherine AD was effective on vocals for "She rag doll" verse
Blindfolded: amazing when the guitar kicked in
Mandela Day [acoustic]: beautiful restrained new version
Promised You a Miracle: these 3 songs were quite short but still strong
Glittering Prize
Rivers of Ice [performed by Catherine AD]: perfectly delivered vocals and keys
Dolphins: powerful version but Charlie had technical problems with White Falcon guitar
Don't You (Forget About Me): say no more! They took a 15 min break to allow the band some refreshments and Jim a wardrobe change...
Book of Brilliant Things: Sarah Brown started the vocals following the intermission until Jim appeared from the back to kick in with "Five to One" vocals. The drums have been fully reinstated and Mel gave it 100% power
This Fear of Gods: great to hear this faithful version
Honest Town: great combo of electronics with drum power. An instant classic.
Banging on the Door: the introduction was pretty much from the album before the full live version took over. Sounded great!
Someone Somewhere in Summertime: classic version
Once Upon a Time: these 2 from 1985 were short but sweet
All the Things She Said: Jim made some cheeky faces behind Sarah's back: quite mischievous!
Let There Be Love: it was great to hear this again live. A special moment for Sarah and I who were at the front as Jim seemed to point at us dancing cheek to cheek and mouthed "you two"! That's how it appeared to me anyway!
Midnight Walking: audience were fully into this rock version
Let It All Come Down: A false start! Jim missed his vocal mark and the band then stopped. He admitted sheepishly that he couldn't find his mic in the darkness and christened himself Mr Magoo (after the poorly sighted cartoon character)! The restart was successful and the emotion was not diminished. Jim seemed genuinely overwhelmed by the sentiment; as were we...
At the end, Jim was talking Italian and missed his out cue, so Andy repeated the music to allow his final words. Perfecto!
Encore
Big Music: another clothing style change by Jim to get the encore going
Alive and Kicking: pretty perfect version
Sanctify Yourself: ideal climax to an exceptional gig
Theme For Great Cities (Outro Tape): the band took their bows but Jim didn't want to leave. He continued dancing (including hand-jiving!) and even dragged Charlie back on briefly.
Short video clip: http://youtu.be/WKZGTWCWx2A
What a show!
Molte grazie!!
