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Old 31st January 2012, 10:38 PM
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Default Paradiso -amterdam - late summary review
I will not start
... by detailing our (me & H's) days spent pretend UB stalking around Amsterdam ...(PS I the Dutch the nicest people I have ever met - chatted to loads of people polite , open, civilised, flirty ...lovely)
...or trying to break into the Paradiso at 9 am
...or the tram going past and seeing Starshine behind where it was ...was just like a FILM ...screaming ...hugs...
......but I will just start with arriving at the paradiso at the respectable time of 6 pm ...thinking we were early....

WRONG

The fans who were there...do not play about ...they were stood at the giant blue wooden door like revolutionaries about to storm the Bastille

IT WAS FREEZING....but the huddle just got larger saw Michele - who said "what took u two long" Sarah NUB40 , Karen, , Jaye, Josie , Eloise, posimau, unbnormie,.sprakler , nods, hickpaul, Chicago Mike...and many more.....everyone eyeing those they didn't know ...challengingly...the doors finally opened and we were carried off in the crowd
....

Great tunes Mr DJ ...Of course yakked away to all around ...while everyone marked their territory...different stories ...all die hard fans ....

Then THEY came on and ..you just get that feeling ...that you have to pinch yourself ...that they are really in front of you ...that you are alive....

See, people are different ...I love the old tunes ...they move me...
I was positioned strategically in front of JB this time ...was quite a treat as he is usually buried ...but as we were so close to the stage which is so high ... twas a revelation ....not only is there an orange cookie monster growing out his drum ....but ..seriously....the man WORKS !!!!

Duncan was spot on ...I would never have guessed the pain he was in ...loved it all ...loved the new tune ...softly softly it tickles the ear...but let us not digress...

Brian was looking very dapper in a black velvet waistcoat..Laurence was looking very svelt and Pikey was posing as always.......but enough of the HELLO magazine ...those three are just bloody Fantastic together...I just cannot get enough of that trio....simply brilliant music ..mesmerising to watch ...heart pumpingly amazing

Tony with the moves ...you have to catch him....he is great ..you get these moments of him looking like he is in a room dancing and there is no one else there ..he is going to take off w ith his keyboard in a bubble...

Robin's dreamy lilt, Norman 's independently zapped legs, Astro's toasting, Earl's melody surfing ..all makes for big party ..I just got the feeling , they outdid themselvs here

Old songs ...new songs ...Madame Medusa , The things you do, Dance until the morning light. Cream puff.....Blue eyes...all just slid out and before you cold say " LUUUUUUUUURRRVE U" ....it was over...
Not boasting ...but for the first time....(feeling very important). ..got to meet some UBs ..and two stunning charming mrs 's

..and here is my impression

.... they are all handsomer (if that is possible), the nearer you are...

Norman.. ....if there is a next time ...as I did not see you this time ...I promise not to dive for your legs to dismantle the electric supply to them
also....a more charming witty set of gentlemen would be difficult to come by ....even the supreme leader.. ..it is all over ..starstruck....but that lovely warm feeling is still here....
Amsterdam i love you
UB40 I adore you
Starshine it is all your fault...
Belgium, Spain...world u are in for a treat this 2012
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Old 31st January 2012, 10:44 PM
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Great, infectious review Neph, you're in the wrong job
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Old 1st February 2012, 01:42 AM
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haha great read.
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Old 1st February 2012, 01:56 AM
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Nice one Neph...good for you!
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Thank you, it was an excellent review.


(I still can not believe that I met the band)
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good read Dr F...;o)

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Old 1st February 2012, 09:34 AM
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Wow, thanks for a fantastic review Neph.
You've given us another great snippet of Neph's world
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Old 1st February 2012, 09:43 AM
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I knew you would do a fab review your highness..you outdid yourself this time,you caught every one of their personalities brilliantly.a joy to read.

so happy for you
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Wonderful stuff,just as expected,thanks Neph.
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