The Hollies - Concert Review

Lincoln Castle, 24^th August 2001 - by Rick Laws

What an atmosphere on the night, luckily all the rain that was promised kept away, and it was a very dry & warm night for this outdoor concert.

There were 2 bands on before The Hollies finished the night (top of the bill).

It got to 9.30pm & The Hollies were on, it seemed like everybody was trying to get to the front of the stage (where I was) to hear all the hits that were performed. Carl Wayne's performance was brilliant, Tony Hicks Beatle haircut (who my wife thought looked like Neil Morrisey) was brilliant on guitar, Bobby Elliott's backbeat, Alan Coates, Ian Parker & Ray Stiles (Mud).

The hits came thick & fast, Bus Stop, Just One Look, Yes I Will, Look Through Any Window, He Ain't Heavy, I can't let go, I'm Alive, Here I go again, Stop Stop Stop, On a carousel, Carrie Anne, Sorry Suzanne & many more, with Carl Wayne even bringing back memories of his Move days with Blackberry Way & Flowers in the Rain, not forgetting Ray Stiles with Tiger Feet. An excellent version of Bob Dylan's Blowing in the Wind was done which Carl sang brilliantly.

All harmonies were A1. The lads did 3 encores on the night, which finished with a great firework finale.

A show not to be missed & a great night had by all.

I know I have mentioned the word BRILLIANT a lot, but they were.

Rick Laws

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