The Hollies - Concert Review

Barbican Centre, York, 30^th April 1999 - by Jennifer Cooper

At last the 30th of April finally arrived, having had to wait longer than anticipated, but I am sure that everyone along with myself wished 3ennic a full and speedy recovery.

The concert got on the way with "Here I go Again". and they did.

Tony commented that they would sing an extra 6 songs as everyone had waited for the re-scheduled concert. I joked to my husband that he hadn't told Allan - the look on his face said It all.

"Jennifer Eccles", "Just One Look", "Sandy" and "Stay" all followed on. Allan then proceeded to Introduce "After the Fox" with a Peter Sellers` voiceover.

"Bus Stop" was next on the agenda followed by "Running through the Night" introduced by Allan as their Line Dancing song.

The good humour between Allan and Tony carried on with Allan saying he had been to the Pizza Hut for something to eat!! This caused much amusement with the audience.

"Don't let me Down" followed - and they never do!

Alan Coates then took centre stage to sing his solo version of "Butterfly". Back came the rest of The Hollies to sing "I'm Alive" and "On a Carousel".

Here came a break, when I was at last able to get a decent piece of paper to make notes on!

I must remember to take a notebook with me when I go to see the Hollies In Harrogate In October.

One ice cream later and we returned to "I Can't Let Go", followed by "Yes I Will", "Sorry Suzanne", "King Midas" and "We're Through" at which point lan proceeded to walk round the audience with his accordion and Allan played the keyboard solo.

"Peggy Sue Got Married" along with Buddy Holly's voice came next followed by a Paul McCartney song, "Blackbird" and then "Look through any Window".

Tony then thanked all the crew, Rob Haywood and "of course the Pizza Hut lady who had served Allan earlier.

"Stop, Stop, Stop" and "The Air that I Breathe" came before my personal favourite "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother". I say favourite, but I dread this as I know that the long awaited Hollies Concert will be finishing shortly.

The Hollies went into their "Jam"' session by singing "Let's Dance", "At the Hop" and "Long Cool Woman".

Sadly another wonderful evening comes to an end, but wait - I have got my tickets for their concert in Harrogate In 6 months' time. It won't be long.

Jennifer Cooper, Harrogate

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