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Anonymous · 25 Jul 2002, 16:04

I can't believe I'm the first to post, maybe everyone is still on a high........

I got there at 5, had something to eat and a few drinks. At first, I didn't think that 10,000 people could fit in there. I still doubt it, but anyway.....

I took a bet with a bloke in the toilets as to what song would song Meat would open with. He felt that it would be No Matter What, I guessed Life Is A Lemon. We then took our seats to watch Kasim perform a few of his songs, including Mark Alexander on keyboards and John Miceli on drums. Now I've heard a few shameless plugs in my time, but Kasim, you scored a 10.

Patti then followed with a cover of Queen's "Tie Your Mother Down", with the whole band, which was superb. I couldn't hear what the other song was called exactly, because her mike went quiet but I'm guessing "Madeline". It sounded very good though. After her set, she warned us that "He" was coming.

And he came out to a 5min applause, working the crowd up, playing half of the crowd against the other. And he did start with Lemon, although his voice was a little shaky to begin with. Then following with a song from Testify, sorry didn't know the title. Then Lawyers, Guns and Money and then Tear Me Down. Tear Me Down was brilliant and I hope that it gets released as a single.

Dead Ringer was done with humour and passion, and the band were playing a blinder. Matt on guitar was phenominal, putting 110% into every note and chord. I Would Do Anything For Love got off to a slow start, mainly because Meat wanted absolute silence and wasn't getting it. So a few choice words were said with some witty put downs and the whole show got better after that.

If you are going to one of the upcoming shows, and you're female, make sure you are wearing an odd colour bra or something different. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Definately no panties, the band won't touch them.

They all sat around and tried to sing I'd Lie For You, until someone in the front row put Meat off and they sung Mony Mony instead. Pearl and Amanda sung together for Two Out Of Three, the singing gene definatley runs in the family.

I'm sorry if I'm getting the order wrong but I have a rubbish memory for things like that. All Revved Up was played and the whole crowd got behind that one. Paradise was superb, the traditional act was top notch and Patti could quite easily sue for GBH or Sexual Harrassment the way Meat was going for her. Don't blame him though, she looked beautiful, as did Pearl.

Bat Out Of Hell was the finisher and I love the way Matt plays it. He can play the bike solo better than Todd Rundgren. I was exhausted at the end just singing along and watching, God knows what Meat felt like.

But he came on for an encore, for the first time in 16 years, to play Jonny B Goode. I think it was because he enjoyed himself so much last night, and it showed.

Meat, we love you, come back soon. PLEASE!!! And hurry up with Testify, I'm getting impatient now.

25 Jul 2002, 16:04	#1
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	Hyde Park Report - The First Of Many I can't believe I'm the first to post, maybe everyone is still on a high........ I got there at 5, had something to eat and a few drinks. At first, I didn't think that 10,000 people could fit in there. I still doubt it, but anyway..... I took a bet with a bloke in the toilets as to what song would song Meat would open with. He felt that it would be No Matter What, I guessed Life Is A Lemon. We then took our seats to watch Kasim perform a few of his songs, including Mark Alexander on keyboards and John Miceli on drums. Now I've heard a few shameless plugs in my time, but Kasim, you scored a 10. Patti then followed with a cover of Queen's "Tie Your Mother Down", with the whole band, which was superb. I couldn't hear what the other song was called exactly, because her mike went quiet but I'm guessing "Madeline". It sounded very good though. After her set, she warned us that "He" was coming. And he came out to a 5min applause, working the crowd up, playing half of the crowd against the other. And he did start with Lemon, although his voice was a little shaky to begin with. Then following with a song from Testify, sorry didn't know the title. Then Lawyers, Guns and Money and then Tear Me Down. Tear Me Down was brilliant and I hope that it gets released as a single. Dead Ringer was done with humour and passion, and the band were playing a blinder. Matt on guitar was phenominal, putting 110% into every note and chord. I Would Do Anything For Love got off to a slow start, mainly because Meat wanted absolute silence and wasn't getting it. So a few choice words were said with some witty put downs and the whole show got better after that. If you are going to one of the upcoming shows, and you're female, make sure you are wearing an odd colour bra or something different. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Definately no panties, the band won't touch them. They all sat around and tried to sing I'd Lie For You, until someone in the front row put Meat off and they sung Mony Mony instead. Pearl and Amanda sung together for Two Out Of Three, the singing gene definatley runs in the family. I'm sorry if I'm getting the order wrong but I have a rubbish memory for things like that. All Revved Up was played and the whole crowd got behind that one. Paradise was superb, the traditional act was top notch and Patti could quite easily sue for GBH or Sexual Harrassment the way Meat was going for her. Don't blame him though, she looked beautiful, as did Pearl. Bat Out Of Hell was the finisher and I love the way Matt plays it. He can play the bike solo better than Todd Rundgren. I was exhausted at the end just singing along and watching, God knows what Meat felt like. But he came on for an encore, for the first time in 16 years, to play Jonny B Goode. I think it was because he enjoyed himself so much last night, and it showed. Meat, we love you, come back soon. PLEASE!!! And hurry up with Testify, I'm getting impatient now.