| Shine on Brightly |
Prefaced by introduction from Richard Lewis, 'The greatest writing
duo, Brooker and Reid ... and the greatest band, Procol Harum!'
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| Homburg |
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| Toujours l'Amour |
Josh and Matt playfully clap at the end. 'Last time we were in LA we
were at the Betty Ford Clinic. And we dropped Whaling Stories
'cos there is always a thunderstorm when we play it.' |
| Wall Street Blues |
False start. Gary tapped foot, but forgot to start. Brilliant jams
with great dynamics: major crowd approval |
| As Strong as Samson |
Original version. New longer ending, three times around after build-up;
singing 'ain't no use' ... then finality |
| Grand Hotel |
'We used to stay in nice places like this theatre. Now we're camping
...'
'If you would like to hear something put it in the box in the lobby and
we'll play it next time. Which is amazing 'cos this one was requested
and we didn't even know it ... |
| One Eye on the Future |
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| Simple Sister |
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Interval |
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| The VIP Room |
Gary tells of travel plans to Estonia,
and asks if there are Estonians here. Geoff Whitehorn says 'Stoners,'
and Gary says, 'Yes, stoners ... reminds me of the Spirit of Nøkken ...' |
|
Kaleidoscope |
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| Strangers in Space |
'Well I can't tell you much about this one. We've always liked
science fiction.' Josh starts: 'Give me some more, ' Gary says. Matt
Pegg the star: Geoff Whitehorn pushes him forward.
'That was on one of our redigitised albums called Something Tragic,'
Gary quips. |
| The Devil Came from Kansas |
'Santa Barbara was a nice place: we could live there. Here's
one we didn't play, but was requested ...' |
| TV Ceasar |
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Pandora's Box |
'He wrote it. Dancing with the Stars.' (alluding to Josh) |
| An Old English Dream |
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|
Conquistador |
'This one I pronounced wrong, but tonight I will sing the neo-Mexicali
version ...' (I wonder if Gary did so 'cos he realises Conjunto Jardin
[listen
here]
is in the crowd?) |
| A Salty Dog |
'Veterans day in England and you joined us late.
We play this for all those who watch us from above.'
Last drum fill-out slightly extended |
|
Band intros |
To which Geoff Whitehorn adds, 'The reason we're all here, the loveliest man
in the business: Gary Brooker!'
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Encores |
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Whisky Train |
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| A Whiter Shade of
Pale |
'Well, if you thought Procol Harum was only one song you would be
disappointed if
you didn't hear it tonight ...'
Strong crowd response to 'called out for more'; beautiful solo from
Geoff Whitehorn, much expanded. Crowd approval was good
Gary coaxes the crowd to sing along last chorus.
Massive ovation |
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