by Moderne » Wed May 01, 2019 7:08 am
I saw The Shadows at Birmingham Symphony Hall...and they were superb. Just like the best concert I'd ever seen when I used to go and see them in the '70s and '80s...only 100 times better! I also got a ticket (just the one - I was a confirmed bachelor then and had no Shadows-fan friends!!) for the 'final night' at Hammersmith Odeon. When it transpired that that wasn't going to be the final night I tried to get a ticket for the London Palladium gig but they'd all sold out. I drove down from Worcester anyway, queued up in vain for ages at the 'returns' desk, and ended up buying one from a tout for £240...which turned out to be stolen! I only found this out when I went to take my seat...so I stood at the back of the theatre, desperately hoping that no one would ask to see my ticket, which luckily they didn't. Tears started streaming down my face when they played Theme for Young Lovers...and then Cliff came on. I remember Bruce walking onto a section of stage in front of the main stage - and Hank warning him that it might not take his weight...cue laughter from the whole theatre.
When I'd parked my car I'd been blissfully unaware of the whole 'congestion charge' thing - so had to pay another £40 fine for that! But it was worth it to see The Shadows final concert...!
Just noticed this my 500th post; not bad for someone who a year ago said he wasn't going to post anymore...