November 06, 2006 - United Kingdom | |
Setlist | |
1) Gumboots
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The band (not all members are present at all shows) | |
Vincent Nguini - Guitar | |
Fans who attended this show | |
Pete | |
Absolutely wonderful and moving . He does not say much but lets his singing do the work . If you get the chance go ! | |
Review by: Bill & Lyris | |
Tickets cost £50.00 a head, no matter where you sat. I was late to hear about this gig, but picked up a couple of fine seats up in the balcony.
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Mike from Dorch | |
The show started late, only twenty minutes but that was enough to upset some of the pampered burgers of Bournemouth who did the slow hand-clap, and when the band appeared someone shouted ´What kept you?´. So when a small figure in a baseball cap and baggy trousers came on stage to mild applause it all seemed a bit low key. By the end, a generous 26 songs later he had them all dancing in the aisles and screaming for more.
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Review by: Denny | |
I chose to see PS in Bournemouth - a smaller, more intimate theatre to witness the great man´s music. I was not disappointed. The low-key set brought the band and their master to the forefront. It was great to hear the old songs again but I thought the best performances were of Outrageous and How Can You Live In The Northeast?. The album ´Surprise´ is arguably his best body of work and, as a fan of 40 years, I don´t say that lightly! The audience were slow in getting to their feet but young fans are needed to get us oldies rocking.
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Wendy Hobbs | |
Wow! What a fantastic concert. Last saw Paul Simon at the Simon and Garfunkel reunion concert in Hyde Park a couple of summers ago and also saw him at the Graceland concert in Birmingham about 20 years ago. As a lifelong fan I also saw him in 73 (aged 13 years old!) at the London Palladium and also saw the ´other Simon and Garfunker reunion concert at Wembley in the early 80s. I´ve always managed to get good seats but at the BIC in Bournemouth on the 6th November we were in row 4 so extra special to be so close. The music as ever was superb, he was on stage for hours and all the favourites plus the new songs were there too. This guy never fails to put on a good performance and his concerts are just magical! Come back soon Paul - it was great to be able to see you so close to My Little Town! | |
Review by: Richard Large | |
It was great to return to my home town after leaving in ´69 with few return visits, to see this musical genius perform so many of the best and most popular songs, which also happen to have been written by him. What a wonderful concert. Perfect set list giving the magical mix of poignant & rocking moods.
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Review by: Jill | |
Some time in the mid 60s - pre-Bookends - I happened upon a young Paul Simon with Garfunkel at a concert in Edinburgh at the Usher Hall and Paul´s lyrics have embellished the ups and downs of my life ever since. Around about 1970 we met again at the Albert Hall and then much later during the Graceland Tour in Brighton. Hyde Park was an unexpected gas - last minute ticket. Bournemouth was a concert covering the many facets of Paul Simon. Many, many favourites, always performed to perfection. Paul and guitar alone on stage singing his heart out was my highlight, plus the wonderful Train in the Distance............ Thanks Paul. | |
Review by: Jill | |
Some time in the mid 60s - pre-Bookends - I happened upon a young Paul Simon with Garfunkel at a concert in Edinburgh at the Usher Hall and Paul´s lyrics have embellished the ups and downs of my life ever since. Around about 1970 we met again at the Albert Hall and then much later during the Graceland Tour in Brighton. Hyde Park was an unexpected gas - last minute ticket. Bournemouth was a concert covering the many facets of Paul Simon. Many, many favourites, always performed to perfection. Paul and guitar alone on stage singing his heart out was my highlight, plus the wonderful Train in the Distance............ Thanks Paul. | |