I do like it when I get a chance to see a show with mum when she comes to town. We've seen a couple of great ones before. Namely Elton John and Santana. This is another one to add to the collection.
Because it was at the outdoor CMCU Amphitheater, Amy decided not to come in order to not to enforce her rain curse on us. So I actually went to a concert with my mum and in-laws (I sound like a kid). I got my usual seats about 20 rows from the stage, just left of center. And as always these were great.
Paul Simon walked out to a standing ovation and then proceeded to dazzle the audience song after song from the beginning. I wouldn't say I am a fan of his, but there are the songs that just about everyone knows, and there was plenty of those scattered through the set for me.
Boy In The Bubble was a great start. America was a song I didn't realize I knew. My highlight half way through the set was Me & Julio Down by The School Yard. When he finished with a couple of Graceland hits, Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes and You Can Call Me Al, the crowd was going crazy.
A 3 song encore before he cam back out with a mellower Questions For The Angels, and we started heading for the exit. He did play Sounds Of Silence as his only song for a 3rd encore, but fortunately he skipped the song I really wanted to hear - Mrs Robinson.
Never really thought I'd see Paul Simon, but this was a good show. His voice is fantastic - he sounds no different than I remember hearing on record. Clocking in at over 2 1/2 hours, another veteran performer has shown stamina and showmanship that is definitely lacking with some of today's bands.
The Crap Facts:
This is my 424th concert.
This is my 6th concert at CMCU Amphitheater.
This is my 60th concert in Charlotte.
This is my 67th concert in North Carolina.
This is my 230th concert in the USA.
Paul Simon is the 495th band I've seen.
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