July 14, 2004 - United Kingdom | |
The band (not all members are present at all shows) | |
Mark Stewart - Guitars, Cello, Saxophone, selfmade instruments | |
Fans who attended this show | |
Daniel Maddock Sue Ridgway John Odonnell | |
keith martin | |
I was spellbound! I saw them on the break-up tour at the Albert Hall in 1970, on the saving-Paul-from-bankruptcy tour at Wembley in 1983 and now in Manchester, surely their last hurrah. As a regular concert-goer of forty years experience with an eclectic taste in music I can say that last nights event was one of the greatest I have ever witnessed. Recognisable intros, purity of sound, expansive re-arrangements and a set list taken from a body of work that this contemporary of S & G considers to be equal to the very best of pop music were mixed with anticipation, love, respect, adoration and dollops of nostalgia. Also, how clever (and sincere) was their tribute to The Everleys. Having talked to folks on the slow way out I found I was not alone in my views expressed above. | |
Review by: Come on Keith! | |
Paul Simon had made millions by the time he was 25 and that was before Bookends, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Greatest Hits.
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Eric dalton | |
An absouloutly brilliant concert.well worth the wait and a suprise to hear many different classic simon and garfunkel songs such as baby driver , a hazy shade of winter and only living boy in new york plus many other brilliant songs.It was packed to the brink and everybody had a fantastic time.it was also great to see paul simon finally getting the credit he deserved for bridge over troubled water and when it was his turn to sing his part it was the most emotional part of the concert.they came on for four encores and got standing ovation for each one.a fantastic night and lets hope they return soon!!!!!! | |
Review by: Eric dalton | |
An absouloutly brilliant concert.well worth the wait and a suprise to hear many different classic simon and garfunkel songs such as baby driver , a hazy shade of winter and only living boy in new york plus many other brilliant songs.It was packed to the brink and everybody had a fantastic time.it was also great to see paul simon finally getting the credit he deserved for bridge over troubled water and when it was his turn to sing his part it was the most emotional part of the concert.they came on for four encores and got standing ovation for each one.a fantastic night and lets hope they return soon!!!!!! | |
Bob Barrows | |
Just got back after the concert. Absolutely fantastic. I have been a fan for years and never thought that I would get to see them live, The set list was the same as before, the arrangements are nothing like 30 years ago loads of guitar riffs and jazz type segments. Still crazy after all these years !!
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Review by: DannyJ | |
The concert was Fantastic, and it was a pleasure to be there. The arrangements were amazing, Art singing Kathy´s song was a Joy, The Boxer was amazing... again... and I thought Liverpool 2002 was good. I was absolutely lost for words afterwards, and it took me 48 hours to come back down. I have never seen S&G live together, and suspect that I may never get another chance, and I was praying that it was a good show. I was totally un-prparred for just how good it turned out to be. Art was like a little Axel Roase, bouncing all over the stage. Paul was his typical reserved self in speach, and a genius in song. If the ticket price was a bit high, hey, I don;t care. They deserve it and I am glad for them both. | |
Review by: Mark | |
I am 20 years old, about 30 years too late to appreciate the wonders of Simon & Garfunkel first time around, but never too young to appreciate their timeless music. When I first heard the Boxer as a child it was a nice rhythm but I took little notice, but then at University, buying a Paul Simon solo album for a mere £5.97 and hearing their music once again struck a new and lasting chord. I was enveloped by the melodies and the harmonies that take me off to another world. When I heard they were coming to England I desperately searched to get a ticket for myself and my friend and thanks to the kindness of a couple in Manchester over ebay I managed to strike a deal.
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