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Air Supply

Posted by: Geoff Harrison | 5 May, 2009 - 3:03 PM

Air Supply made a long overdue and very much welcome return to Brisbane on Saturday night to begin their tour with Australian Orchestras. Here in Brisbane they were superbly supported by the Queensland Orchestra.

I’d never seen Air Supply live before and was expecting a very formal presentation. Instead what the audience got was very passionate performance by a couple of blokes who not only have learnt their craft through nearly 35 years but importantly still yearn for it. It was dramatic and theatrical and the sound production crisp and clear. Even the songs that I’d never heard before I enjoyed hearing. Such testing of unfamiliar songs with an audience doesn’t always go down so well.

A part of the show that I’m sure has kept people talking was the appearance of Graham Russell’s grandson who I’m guessing is about 6 or 7 years of age. He sat alongside Pop on stage for a song just to do whatever he wanted from waving to clicking his fingers. Not a grand contribution to the music of the night, but one that meant so much to Graham.

What about Russell Hitchcock’s amazing voice, still strong and unique as ever. The way it blends is just indescribable. It’s no wonder these guys are constantly touring the globe!

My only beef with the night came from a couple of ladies that were sitting next to me. Despite their obvious internal belief they were not natural singers, but that didn’t stop them from joining in from their seats. All through the first half I was thinking “I’m here to listen to the people on stage, not you two”! I moved seats during the interval. So what is the etiquette at concerts? I’m not wishing to ban ‘singing along’ but surely there is an unwritten rule that you sing along in moderation with moderate levels of volume. I’d welcome your thoughts on this problem.

So Air Heads (the official term for Air Supply fans) this blog needs your contribution. Tell me of your night out with Air Supply with the Queensland Orchestra. What we’re your highlights and lowlights? Give me your thoughts to the ‘singing along’ problem?

If you have photos from the concert you’d we could add to our galleries please email them to: photos@4bh.com.au

All the Best,
Geoff Harrison
4BH882 Program Director

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hi there
I got tired of listening to FM channels so i decided to switch to AM channels. i have never looked back. i love your station!! the moment i wake up, its on. in the car its on, at work its on all day, i get home its on until i go to bed . love the songs. remind me of my childhood.many thanks.

jean Tuesday 9 August, 2011 - 11:24 PM
Hi I am working way out in the Pacific in Kiribati without TV and Radio and listening to your music through my computer is such a treat. Keep up the great music
Cheers
Fay

Fay Williams Sunday 24 July, 2011 - 3:41 PM
Great to see Bobby Rydell featuring 3 times in the 1000 best songs.
What a voice! brings back memories flowing of the Sandgate SHS after school Dance Classes at the Sandgate Town Hall 1961/62 and learning the Foxtrot with
Sway, Volare and Jive to Swinging School.
Thanks for the Memories!

Lyn Ketter Sunday 17 April, 2011 - 7:05 PM
It was Cilla Black who sang the other version but both are quite nice.....

Tracey McCaughan Tuesday 22 March, 2011 - 8:52 AM
you played You're my world before but it was helen reddy or cilla black and anyone help me with how it was as i didn't mind that version

maria Saturday 22 January, 2011 - 1:13 PM
Hey Everyone!
Russell Hitchcock is coming out with a new CD! The album is titled â??Russell Hitchcock â?? Tennessee (The Nashville Sessions)
Pre-order it at www.russellhitchcock.com
also view this Youtube video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Xf7Hsqib0

betterangelsmusic Thursday 20 January, 2011 - 8:16 AM