Blue Skies over Hyde Park

Unbelievably nearly 30 years since his last big concert appearance  Jeff Lynne appeared on stage fronting The Electric Light Orchestra in Hyde Park to bring Radio 2’s summer concerts to a close.

It was as if there had been a time warp, he looked exactly the same with bubbled frizzy hair, dark sunglasses and laconic singing style – it was a Back to the Future sequel!

He ran thru all the well know numbers and a few other rock and roll favourites, but of course Mr Blue Sky bought the house down.
Chereene the  violinist was in stunning form and attire and Richard Tandy kept as always the keyboards in regiment. I was pleased to hear Livin Thing and Turn to Stone rolled out, my father absolutely loved the former.

The day started with Chrissie Hynde and swept on with Bellowhead, Gregory Porter, Texan born Kacey Musgraves, Paloma Faith and a great set from Billy Ocean with Blondie the penultimate act before the Orchestra swept all before it and the space ship shimmered into view – it was a fitting return.

PS Thank you Louise

Setlist

All Over The World
Evil Woman
Ma Ma Ma Belle
Showdown
Livin Thing
Strange Magic
10538 Overture
Can’t Get It Out Of My Head
Sweet Talkin Woman
Turn To Stone
Steppin Out
Handle With Care
Don’t Bring Me Down
Rock n Roll Is King
Telephone Line
Mr Blue Sky
Encore – Roll Over Beethoven

Line Up for Hyde Park Sunday 14th September 2014
Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitar
Richard Tandy – keyboards
with
Lee Pomeroy – bass
Milton McDonald – guitar, vocals
Mike Stevens – guitar, vocals
Bernie Smith – keyboards
Marcus Byrne – keyboards
Donavan Hepburn – drums
Chereene Allen – violin
Danny Marsden – trumpet
Mick Wilson – percussion, vocals
Iain Hornal – backing vocals, guitar
Melanie Lewis-McDonald – backing vocals

Posted by: Fawkes