From: maptjg@gdr.bath.ac.uk (T J Garratt)
Newsgroups: rec.music.beatles
Subject: Review: George at the Albert Hall
Date: 7 Apr 92 18:15:38 GMT
Organization: School of Mathematics, University of Bath, UK


Well, I was lucky enough to be there last night when George
played his first concert (i.e. a full set of songs) in the UK
since 1965! It was an incredible evening by all accounts....

After reading Steven Carter's article last Friday morning,
I pounced and immediately rang the Albert Hall.... asked if
George was indeed playing live next Monday..... and booked
three tickets in a box, second level up. The event was in aid
of the Natural Law party (funded by the Marishi Yogi); I must
admit I was expecting an evening of propaganda, but was
pleasantly surprised!

With my two friends, we took our seats and read the Natural Law
party manifesto, left on everyones seat. Looking around, and
knowing that Ringo had said early in the morning that he
was going to the concert to watch, not play, we managed to
spot the man with wife Barabara sitting in the 'royal' box.
Then the show started. A guy from the Natrual Law Party (chairman)
came on stage and spoke about the party.... about the country
being more beautiful if they got into parliment (the only
proganda all night in fact). Then, to a standing ovation, 
George appeared on stage, obviously very
shocked at his fantastic welcome; he said he hoped that we would all
enjoy the show.

On stage came Joe Walsh + band (Andy Fairweather-low, Steve
Ferrone, Roy Cooper included - sorry I cant recall the others :-(
He did 5 numbers and was immedately followed by Gary Moore, who
did 4 great (IMHO) numbers. Then came the intermission.

After a patient break, the band (minus Joe/Gary) returned
to the stage and began the opening for "I want to tell you";
a nervous looking George came on stage and sang.....

I want to tell you
Old brown shoe
Taxman
Give me love (give me peace on Earth)
Something
What is Life?
Piggies
Got my mind set on you
Cloud 9
Here comes the sun
My sweet lord
All those years ago
Cheer down
Isnt it a pity
The devils radio

Although obviously very nervous to start with, it wasnt long
before George settled down and was in fine form. He seemed
genuinely suprised that everyone was obviously enjoying the
concert immensely, remarking "I dont why, but I've got this complex
that no-one in Britian likes me!". By all accounts, it was
a magnificant performance.... the crowd and George loved every
minute. I think the highlight for me was "Something", but
George was in good voice and playing well throughout the
performance. He seemed really to get into it!

For the encore, George returned to the stage and announced
that Ringo was here, who promptly bound on stage to fantastic
applause.... and took a drum kit....... I just couldnt believe my
eyes 8-0!!!. Then followed While my guitar gently weeps and finally
Roll over Beethoven. For the final bars of Roll over Beethoven,
George brough his son on stage playing a guitar! The first time
he's made a public appearence I think!


What an evening!!! I cant really put into words what it was like
to be there; it was incredible, particlarly since I had
almost given up hope of seeng George play in the UK again.

As a tantiliser, George obviously enjoyed the show and was
amazed by the crowd's reaction..... has he finally gotten
over his fear of performing live I wonder........

:-)
Tony