The Hollies - Concert Review

Stirling, Albert Halls, 12^th March 2004 - by Ian Massie

Prior to the concert Gill and I had a fantastic and cheap meal, relative to Edinburgh standards, at Papa Joe's (free plug) and went to the concert with just over 800 people in attendance at a full Albert Halls. Carl Wayne has managed to put a different emphasis on a number of songs and for the first time I heard The Baby live and in concert.

Jennifer Eccles - the first ever single I bought in 1968 was part of the set and helped to demonstrate immediately the tremendous depth of voice Carl Wayne.

The first time I saw the Hollies was in 1976 on the Write On Tour and I have been watching them ever since, although since Allan Clark left this was my first concert with Carl Wayne.

Although the basic set is similar to the past there are noticeable differences. The introduction of Move songs is a welcome addition and the involvement by other members of the band seems greater than it was before. This all added to the experience of the night as did Tiger Feet! Allied to new versions of Look Through Any Window and Gasoline Alley this added to the atmosphere.

This was an exceptional concert and after 40 years the band seemed as fresh as ever with the professionallism of all six members reaching new heights.

How does Tony Hicks manage to look so young?

LONG LIVE THE HOLLIES!

One final thought, why don't the Hollies produce a new live hits CD from one of their concerts demonstrating Carl Wayne with his fantastic voice as the recording material of the Hollies and Carl is very limited.

Ian Massie

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