The Hollies - Concert Review

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 7^th October 1999 - by Jana Horne

Why would someone fly "across the Pond" to see a band? 3 times?

A show like the one in Glasgow is why.

On October 7th in Glasgow, the first set went routinely and superbly as usual, with 'Here I Go Again', 'Bus Stop', Allan Clarke's 'Don't Let Me Down', etc. But the real magic happened after the interval when a man sitting in front of me shouted to Allan :- "Too Young To Be Married!" "No I'm not," was the humorous reply. After a brief discussion, the obliging band played the song almost intact. They genuinely seemed to be having fun, and it lifted the second set into another level.

For an American fan who thought she might never even get to see the band live, it was the kind of spontaneous moment that you treasure for your favourite band.

Hey, as long as you're taking requests, how about "You Need Love" or "Cos You Like To Love Me"???

And what am I doing Thanksgiving Holiday? Grimsby Auditorium, I hope !

Jana Horne, USA

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