As the title suggests, this was a greatest hits tour. I have seen 10cc many times in the past. I think the first time was at Sunderland Locarno when “Rubber Bullets” was in the chart. I then saw the original lineup several times at Newcastle City Hall. The tour when “I’m Not in Love” was top of the chart sticks in my memory as a particularly excellent concert.
That was, of course, the original lineup of Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. I then saw the later lineup during the period that they hit the chart with “Dreadlock Holiday”. I have not seen them since. So this was me reuniting myself with my old memories of excellent past concerts and the new version of the band fronted by Graham Gouldman.
The website of The Glasshouse proclaimed: “50 years on from their debut album, art pop and soft rock legends 10cc are back on tour. Their live shows are a hit Parade of sing-along classics like “I’m Not in Love,” “Rubber Bullets” and “The Things We Do For Love” that capture the band’s witty lyrics and innovative studio wizardry.”
“Having sold over 15 million albums in the UK alone, 10cc have eleven Top 10 hits to their name, including three No 1 singles – Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday and the ubiquitous I’m Not In Love – along with Donna (No 2), Art For Art’s Sake and Good Morning Judge (both reaching 5), The Things We Do For Love and I’m Mandy Fly Me (6), and The Wall Street Shuffle (10).”
The new band is led by Graham Gouldman, and also features Rick Fenn (lead guitar, bass), Paul Burgess (drums) – both of whom have been with 10cc since the early years; alongside Keith Hayman (keyboards, guitars, bass,) and Iain Hornal (keyboards).
The concert was in two parts with a short interval. I was accompanied by Jackie and Elaine and we all greatly enjoyed our nostalgic trip through the many, fantastic hits of this classic rock/pop band. Many thanks to Jackie for the excellent photographs and to Chris for manipulating the site.
Particular favourite songs were, for me: “Rubber Bullets” (which closed the evening), a wonderful a cappella version of “Donna”, “I’m Mandy Fly Me” and (of course) “I’m Not in love”. All of which took me back many years to many, many happy memories. At one point a wonderful image of Kevin Godley appeared on the screen. Almost spooky! Excellent.
Setlist: The Second Sitting for the Last Supper; Art for Art’s Sake; Life Is a Minestrone; Good Morning Judge; The Dean and I; Old Wild Men; Clockwork Creep; Feel the Benefit; The Wall Street Shuffle; Floating in Heaven; The Things We Do for Love; Say the Word; Silly Love; I’m Mandy Fly Me; I’m Not in Love; Dreadlock Holiday.
Encore: Donna; Rubber Bullets
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Posted by TerriersFan on March 17, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Excellent again, Peter. I’m glad that you enjoyed them.
I saw Graham Gouldman with the same band last year but that was a tour to celebrate his own personal back-catalogue and not that of 10cc.
We haven’t booked for this tour because we felt that there might be too much overlap, but looking at your setlist I might need to reconsider – they’re in Nottingham tomorrow!
Roger 🤘👍
Posted by vintagerock on March 18, 2024 at 12:49 pm
Certainly worth seeing Roger 🙂
Posted by TerriersFan on March 18, 2024 at 12:51 pm
Tickets duly bought, Peter.
Final two seats on Tier 1.
😊
Roger 👍🏻🤘
Posted by vintagerock on March 18, 2024 at 3:07 pm
Good man I am sure you will enjoy it Roger
Posted by ciarant1step on March 18, 2024 at 10:32 pm
Sounds like a great night, delighted you enjoyed the concert. This is a nice reminder of what fine songs 10cc recorded. I liked the photos too.
Posted by vintagerock on March 19, 2024 at 1:15 pm
Thanks Ciaran yes they have had so many great songs Peter
Posted by 10cc / Paul Canning: Monday 18th March 2024, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham – Gigs’n’Stuff on March 19, 2024 at 11:47 am
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