The Hollies - Concert Review

Aarhus, Denmark, 3^rd May 2003 - by Per Laursen, Aarhus

"Oh What a night!"

It was with great expectations that the audience received The Hollies in the City Music hall, Aarhus, the musical capital of Denmark, last night, 4. May 2003.

Right from the start of the show, there was a very good contact with the audience. People were dancing and singing, and sometimes the audience applauded and cheered so loud and for so long, that Carl had to hush and put them down, in a gently way of course.

The crowd went crazy when Carl waved his microphone in the air over the audience, and so he did every time they joined singing with him. After singing Carrie Ann, Carl and the band applauded the audience for the act.

Carl had not been in the city since the Move-days in 67, and The Hollies have only played here once before, in 1980. I was lucky to be in the audience at both concerts. At that time as a young musician, but this time I brought a guest. I went with a very keen Hollies fan, my daughter at 22, who wasn't even born the last time Hollies played in Aarhus.

She was very amazed to se so many 'grey people' playing and singing so well, and enjoyed her first meeting with her idols in a live session.

There was a very good atmosphere, when the cascade of old and new songs 'Hit' the audience, and the harmonies sounded well in my old ears. It was a very good mix of songs and the performing was excellent.

I hope that the Hollies will go on touring for a very long time, and still bring joy into the hearts of people.

People in Aarhus certainly got what they came for, and have been waiting for so long. 'The magic of The Hollies'

Oh what a night.

!P.S. To Carl, Tony, Bobby, Ian , Ray and Alan - Thank you Lads.

From Per Laursen, Aarhus, Deep in The Heart of Denmark