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 In
the words of Roger about listening to music
‘if it moves you or not, nothing else is as
important’ this is an account of such an
evening!
I can’t believe it, I’ve missed the
first 30 minutes of Roger’s show, and
we’re still sitting in a London traffic jam at
7.30, still 4 miles from Wembley. I know there is
no way we can get there in time. I’ve been
looking forward to seeing Roger for years and
I’m finding it hard to keep back the tears. My
husband does his best and we arrive at 8.30. Lots
of fans still running in, I can hear DOGS pounding
out as we race into the arena and find our seats. I
lean back and watch Roger looking great in black,
finish playing a magnificent version. The
atmosphere is electric; you could almost cut it,
the way the fans are responding to Roger and the
band and vice- versa! Everywhere illicit substances
are being puffed, I sense this going to be a great
evening! There are 2
giant screens to the side of the stage, and every
time there is a close up of Roger, there’s
much clapping and general worship! SHINE ON is
stunning, with an ethereal photo of the wonderful
Sid Barrett on the back screen. Everyone sings
along, not just the chorus. That sets the tone,
from then the audience sing every song, it is all
very emotional. Roger is relaxed, quite a lot of
chat, then a great surprise on SET THE CONTROLS
Roger says he wants to do something different, and
introduces Nick Mason. Absolute pandemonium as Nick
walks on stage. We all leap up and Nick gets a roar
of approval. He does well, must have been
practising, interesting!!!. Another standing
ovation at the end, and Nick gets a hug and a kiss
from Roger.
The DARK SIDE OF THE MOON classics are beautifully
played; there is no sense of any feeling of being
jaded or not bothering. Snowy White--------
I’m sorry for any doubts!!!
The audience appreciate Roger’s solo work,
he sings with an emotional quality that is really
moving. Most of the fans sing along which provokes
an appreciative smile from Roger. He is now flying
and it’s wonderful to watch the interaction
between Roger and his fans. The band finish with a
storming COMFORTABLY NUMB, Chester and Snowy White
sharing the solo. All the words are roared out and
Roger goes from one side to the other encouraging
even more effort. Roger then gets all the backstage
crew on to have their photo taken, and the cheering
doesn’t stop! The crowd are so high, that I
feel it’s going to be hard for Roger to bring
them down for FLICKERING FLAME, he just about
succeeds!!
Thanks to Roger and the boys, please do it again
soon!
With thanks to Jenny
Riley
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