So last night I was in Windsor, to see ‘The Concert they never gave’. I think everyone pretty much knows how excited / nervous I was about seeing Wayne again - I’ve had butterflies for a week!! I wonder who was more nervous on Opening night?
The general set up of the show is the format of a concert, and is close to 2 hours 45 including an interval.
Wayne is on second, after Del Shannon. He is wearing a rather dodgy yellow jumper, over the top of a purple shirt, but he looks great. He did about 8 numbers including my favourites, It’s Late and Mary-Lou.
I’d left a message at stage door to let him know I was there, and he pretty much spotted me straightaway. The first number was about leaving him ‘brokenhearted’ and could have written for me lol - for leaving him for someone else – and the 2nd was Never been anyone else but you – which was beautiful – so cue lots of smiles, nods and winks.
I don’t want to spoilt it, but the audience was a bit of a ‘smart arse, and it threw him, it was very funny, but so cute – his little giggle!
So after him, it’s Gene Pitney, and then it’s the interval.
Then it’s the turn of the Everley brothers, during one number Wayne comes on in Black to do some harmonies.
Then on comes Roy Orbison, and does his stint, Wayne did some Harmonies in ‘In Dreams’
Then everyone comes back on for the encore (well everyone but Gene Pitney and Del Shannon cos they’re playing 2 people), including Pretty Woman which Wayne sang to me.
The Lady on my right asked me in the interval if I knew Wayne, I asked why, and he said by the way he was looking at you… aww bless him…
So it does help to have a friendly face in the audience.
I was a bit apprehensive cos I legged it back out through the bar, they were setting up nibbles and drinks for the cast – and we all know how quick he is at getting changed. But like any decent bloke – he kept the lady waiting, but I can’t find fault, cos when he did come down, he greeted me with Alright Treacle (this is possibly my favourite pet name ever – and is even my ring tone!!!) But in his hand was only a white long stemmed rose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What’s that for? For you, Why? Because I've had loads given to me today, and to say thank-you for coming on opening night – OMG BABE – Cue big big cuddle - soppy sod, not that I’m complaining – stunned, I’m supposed to buy him flowers on opening night! Lol – He looks fabulous, very chilled, and we had a chat, about nothing and everything, and I made him laugh, I’ve missed that laugh! (now who’s the soppy one
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Really really looking forward to Saturday, there is a chance I might not see him after, but he’s know that I’m there!! Waiting for the wages to drop, so I can book to go back!!!
For those wanting to see him, but who haven’t booked yet – prime viewing spots are slightly off centre, but to the right this time, as this where he does his harmonies and the encore….
Wayne – I hope I’ve gabbled and gushed suitably for you as requested!!
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