The Hollies The Sage Gateshead March 14 2009
I’d persuaded Marie to go to see the Hollies on our wedding anniversary; so was hoping that this would be a good show which we could both enjoy. This is the 5th time I’ve seen them since the “new” singer Peter Howarth joined the band after the sad death of Carl Wayne.
The Sage was full, which was great to see. Its good that some many people remember those great songs and want to turn out and see the band sing them. The set is, as always, in two parts with the hits spread througout the night. The Hollies have just released a new album and play 3 songs from it; all of which sound good. One of the new songs tells the story of history of the band from the early days. It was written by drummer Bobby Elliot and sung by guitarist Tony Hicks; being the only two remaining original members.
They treat us to all the hits, changing the arrangements of some of them; all of them sounding great. Tiny Hicks still looks as young as ever and plays great (and very under rated) guitar. His electric sitar intro to The Baby is excellent, as is his lengthy banjo intro to Stop Stop Stop. Peter is left onstage alone to perform a great version of Can’t Tell the Bottom from the Top.
Marie actually enjoyed the concert ; perhaps there’s a chance she might come to see them again next time.
Website: http://www.hollies.co.uk/
Set list:
First Half
Here I Go Again
Just One Look
Stay
I Would Fly
Bus Stop
On A Carousel
The Baby
Sandy (Acoustic)
Then Now Always (Dolphin Days)
We’re Through
Blowin’ In The Wind
Long Cool Woman
Second Half
I Can’t Let Go
Jennifer Eccles
Sorry Suzanne
Yes I Will
One Way Ticket
I’m Alive
Look Through Any Window
I Can’t Tell The Bottom From The Top (Acoustic Solo)
Listen To Me-Hey Willy-Gasoline Alley Bred
Weakness
Lucille
Carrie Anne
Stop Stop Stop
The Air That I Breathe
Encores
He Ain’t Heavy
Let Love Pass
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