Grappas
On Friday night I went to see Georgie Fame. This was a last minute decision. I didn’t even see it advertised but found out about it by word of mouth. What a fantastic night it was! At a guess I would say Georgie Fame is now in his middle 60’s. I wouldn’t have recognized him in the street. He was old and grey. But the voice is just the same. The venue was intimate, Grappas in Central, and he talked a lot in between numbers telling stories about The Flamingo Club and the greats he has played with over the years. I just loved it. During the break Fred shared a urinal with him. Impressed aren’t you. I told you it was intimate!
Don't Panic
Then on Saturday night I had another musical experience. Fred sang with his new band. 114°East in The Wanch in Wan Chai. For those of you who know the history of Fred’s musical career you all know that he can sing, he does sing, he has sang many, many times. But since we have been in Hong Kong he has not done much of this. They did one set which included Lady Madonna, Tainted Love and Come up and See Me ending with, you’ve guessed it, Mustang Sally (Ride Sally Ride) The place was a rockin, as they say. The resident band, Don’t Panic, then did their bit as they do most weekends. It was a great night, lots of fun with opportunities to shimmy. The Wanch is a small bar; there is just not enough room for a fully fledged jive!
Two very different musical experiences, both great fun. Although my ears are still ringing. Is it my age?
The photos are John, Rock God and lead singer of Don’t Panic. And Old Georgie Fame. I have trailed my files and cannot find one picture of Fred singing. Watch this space…
Is it true that John is a librarian in real life?
Posted by: Lesley | March 26, 2007 at 07:41 PM