DDY/Alan Parsons in LV

[evileyes]

Hi everyone! Well, needless to say I had a fantastic time seeing DDY in concert for the first time in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Oct. 8). The double bill with Alan Parsons was a great combination, as I also have been a big AP fan for many years, and the music from both DDY and AP worked well with the orchestra. DDY was last to come on, he came on a little late, around 9:30 or so, they had some technical problems with the piano and guitar or something. Anyway, I loved hearing all the songs he did, let's see if I can remember them all: Grand Illusion, Desert Moon (probably my favorite), Pieces of Eight, Castle Walls, Best of Times, Babe, Lady, Mr. Roboto (well, again, probably my favorite), Don't Let It End, Show Me The Way, Rockin the Paradise, and Suite Madame Blue. I'm sure I'm missing some.....the entire show was so much fun, particularly his banter between songs. He's so hilarious! His stories had everyone laughing. My personal favorite was when he described the Excorcist moment in Castle Walls and said how the band saw that movie in NYC when it came out and he was rooming with the bass player who was scared that night and wanted to leave the lights on....then he went on to say "our guitar player who shall remain nameless, Tommy Shaw, was dating Linda Blair" and said they were all teasing him on their jet plane with the headspinning Excorcist thing. So, that was an especially funny story that I enjoyed. The show was fantastic and what a thrill to hear "the voice" in person! And to get a complete performance of Mr. Roboto! My 80's childhood is now complete! :-)

[ladybugking]

Thanks for your nice review. Sounded like a great show -- both Parsons and You Know Who! :biggrin:

[mendelstyx]

Always nice to combine talents for an entertaining show. Sounds like you had a great time.

 

Liz