[Music] Paul Heaton - Brighton Centre - 3rd December

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PascalGroß Tips

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Went to see Paul Heaton last night. Amazing gig with superb support from The Zutons.

Before I went, I saw the setlist for Glasgow. We had the same apart from the intro song. In Glasgow they had Flower of Scotland. So I wondered … would he … and yes, he did.

As they were coming on stage we had GOSBTS. I started singing with ‘Now is the time for marching…’ - which seemed to confuse the hell out of the people near me. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear anyone join in, which was a shame.

The young girl - Rianne Downey - he found on YouTube to join the band is a master stroke. Incredible voice and suits the songs perfectly.

Anyway, it was a fantastic night filled with and incredible array of songs going back to the Housemartin days.

Paul’s new solo album is also bloody excellent btw.

 

Biscuit Barrel

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I also went last night and can confirm it was bloody brilliant.

 

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I also went and really enjoyed it and Paul Heaton just comes across as a decent down to earth person.

I don’t think anyone joined in with GOSBTS because there wasn’t a screen with the words on.

 

Bob!

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I am going to Hammersmith on Tuesday.
I wonder what the opening song will be for us?

 

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PascalGroß Tips

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Bob! said:

I am going to Hammersmith on Tuesday.
I wonder what the opening song will be for us?

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Hmm, that's a very good question. You will have to let us know ... or maybe start a poll

 

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Bob! said:

I wonder what the opening song will be for us?

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Good Old Sussex by The Thames ?

 

jackalbion

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Bob! said:

I am going to Hammersmith on Tuesday.
I wonder what the opening song will be for us?

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The Liquidator?

 

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Bob! said:

I am going to Hammersmith on Tuesday.
I wonder what the opening song will be for us?

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London Calling?

 

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Hotchilidog

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PascalGroß Tips said:

Went to see Paul Heaton last night. Amazing gig with superb support from The Zutons.

Before I went, I saw the setlist for Glasgow. We had the same apart from the intro song. In Glasgow they had Flower of Scotland. So I wondered … would he … and yes, he did.

As they were coming on stage we had GOSBTS. I started singing with ‘Now is the time for marching…’ - which seemed to confuse the hell out of the people near me. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear anyone join in, which was a shame.

The young girl - Rianne Downey - he found on YouTube to join the band is a master stroke. Incredible voice and suits the songs perfectly.

Anyway, it was a fantastic night filled with and incredible array of songs going back to the Housemartin days.

Paul’s new solo album is also bloody excellent btw.

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Rianne Downey is a great artist in her own right and has played Brighton several times at the Great Escape and her own shows. Well worth checking out, I'm delighted she got this gig, Heaton is a gem.

 

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Hotchilidog said:

Rianne Downey is a great artist in her own right and has played Brighton several times at the Great Escape and her own shows. Well worth checking out, I'm delighted she got this gig, Heaton is a gem.

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She was amazing and I will certainly look out for her own gigs.

A bit of Rotterdam ...

 

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PascalGroß Tips

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Caravan of Love ...

 

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SAC said:

London Calling?

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Good shout

Or ... (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais

 

Super Steve Earle

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PascalGroß Tips said:

Went to see Paul Heaton last night. Amazing gig with superb support from The Zutons.

Before I went, I saw the setlist for Glasgow. We had the same apart from the intro song. In Glasgow they had Flower of Scotland. So I wondered … would he … and yes, he did.

As they were coming on stage we had GOSBTS. I started singing with ‘Now is the time for marching…’ - which seemed to confuse the hell out of the people near me. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear anyone join in, which was a shame.

The young girl - Rianne Downey - he found on YouTube to join the band is a master stroke. Incredible voice and suits the songs perfectly.

Anyway, it was a fantastic night filled with and incredible array of songs going back to the Housemartin days.

Paul’s new solo album is also bloody excellent btw.

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I keep telling anyone who'll listen - nobody knows the words to GOSBTS unless they are on a screen!

 

Arthur

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Hotchilidog said:

Rianne Downey is a great artist in her own right and has played Brighton several times at the Great Escape and her own shows. Well worth checking out, I'm delighted she got this gig, Heaton is a gem.

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Completely agree. I saw her earlier in the year at The Hope & Ruin. Felt so sorry for her as there were only 50 people there tops. She has the most amazing voice for such a tiny person.

 

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Arthur said:

Completely agree. I saw her earlier in the year at The Hope & Ruin. Felt so sorry for her as there were only 50 people there tops. She has the most amazing voice for such a tiny person.

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Ditto I was there too.

 

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Bob! said:

I am going to Hammersmith on Tuesday.
I wonder what the opening song will be for us?

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Maxwell's Silver Hammer

Crockett's Theme

 

HantsSeagull

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i went last night too and quite a few of us singing GOSBTS at the back

great gig

 

Heffle Gull

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I was also at the back singing GOSBTS. Didn't watch the Zutons out of principle .

 

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PascalGroß Tips said:

She was amazing and I will certainly look out for her own gigs.

A bit of Rotterdam ...

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I could do without the community singing in the background.

 

Super Steve Earle

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I had a choice of complimentary seats for Heaton or Daltrey at The Dome. Hope I made the right choice in Daltrey, but Heaton sounds like a missed opportunity.