Squeeze – 27 November 2010 – live at Manchester Apollo

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Just watch John Bentley groove!!!

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packetofthree says:

27 November 2010 at 11:13 am

Well, it’s 31 years this week since my first Squeeze gig – and it was at Manchester Apollo. 23 November 1979 was the date when I saw them – you can read my review here:

https://www.packetofthree.com/1979/11/23/squeeze-23-november-1979-live-at-manchester-apollo/

It’s going to be strangely emotional to see them again in the same venue so many years later. In 1979 they played It’s So Dirty and I had to wait nearly 30 years to hear them play it again live. I can’t wait for them to perform it tonight.

I’ll post a review.

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1. Shields says:
  
  27 November 2010 at 11:56 am
  
  Hi David,
  
  I was there in ’79 too & of course I’ll be there tonight. I am also looking forward to “It’s So Dirty” which has been overlooked for far too long – it’s in my Top 10 Squeeze songs – cannot wait. Tonight is a bit special for me as I’m taking my daughter to her first Squeeze gig along with a (long standing Squeeze fan) mate of mine who has flown in from Belgium especially for tonights concert. With a little luck we may bump in to each other.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Wayne
  
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  1. packetofthree says:
    
    27 November 2010 at 12:03 pm
    
    I’ll be at the front in the pit with my camera, so please come say hello!
    
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    1. Shields says:
      
      27 November 2010 at 11:46 pm
      
      I saw you during the gig taking pics, but couldn’t get to you as I was in the front circle. Nonetheless it was a terrific night. All the best.
      
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      1. packetofthree says:
        
        28 November 2010 at 10:44 am
        
        Glad you had a fantastic time Wayne – shame we couldn’t get to say hello. Next time!
        
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tami says:

27 November 2010 at 2:00 pm

Have a great gig tonight!

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packetofthree says:

28 November 2010 at 10:40 am

Manchester, the site of my first Squeeze gig as a 15 year old in 1979. Venue: The Manchester Apollo. It was good to be back in Ardwick Green as Squeeze played the Apollo again. The hard man who approached me when I parked the car advised me to move it further away and in sight of the security cameras because of the junkies. I took his advice.

Squeeze were magnificent. Two Pearl and Dean style adverts were played before the gig – one personal appeal from Glenn for Love Hope Strength and one ad for the Spot the Difference CD – available from the Merch. stall. Huey Morgan’s introductory rap is a classic and helps build the tension as the band take to the stage. Black Coffee in Bed seems an unusual opening number to me, but taken at a furious pace, and with some great guitar work, it’s a fantastic choice.

Fans were bopping from the opening number and quiet and attentive during When the Hangover Strikes. Glenn has been introducing When the Hangover Strikes as a ‘morning after the night before’ song – last night it was a ‘decade after the decade before’. True. My personal highlight was It’s So Dirty – I first heard them play it in 1979 and had to wait nearly 30 years to hear it played again. Glenn’s guitar solo on the song in 1979 is the most memorable part of the evening for me – and the most emotional part of last night’s concert too. Just classic: and it really is John Bentley’s favourite Squeeze song – although he didn’t play on the original recording. Glenn introduced it by saying “We played this song here 31 years ago and we haven’t played it here since. Here goes: It’s So Dirty”

The choreography of the dance routine is getting better and better, the light show was spectacular and with the extra room on the Apollo stage the projected video was a clear bonus. I was taking photographs throughout the show in the wide, luxurious carpeted pit in front of the stage, so expect to see some of the best in the Subculture and Squeeze application soon. I’m just copying 1400 files from my memory card now.

Then it was off to a local pub for a lock in. You know it’s going to be a good night when you hear the words “I’d like to run up an enormous tab” at the bar. And it was.

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tami says:

28 November 2010 at 12:10 pm

Fantastic. Great review! Hope you’re head isn’t pounding too much this morning!

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1. packetofthree says:
  
  8 December 2010 at 11:01 am
  
  Thanks Tami. I was driving so only a little whisky touched my lips :-)
  
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Hannahx says:

28 November 2010 at 12:17 pm

Looooved last night! Every song was brilliant, and it was packed to the rafters! Especially enjoyed the dancing, and the projections were a novel idea, but I think Squeeze are so good they don’t need all that really, did like the montage of old photos/clippings. A fantabulous (is that a word?) night, can’t wait for Monday!!!!! Is anyone going to the Liverpool gig? X

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Gilly Bailey says:

28 November 2010 at 2:37 pm

Sueeze were FANTABULOUS! Totally agree the dance routine is getting better and better, and as for the sound of the gorgeous Glenn juxtaposed with Mr. gravel-voiced Difford – MARVELLOUS! I noticed that Chris got so carried away with his fancy footwork there was almost a Status Quo guitar strut thing going on. But gold star of the evening has to go to Simon, the only drummer I’ve ever seen who nearly fell of the stage, what an achievement! Yes, Simon, we all saw the roadie catching your balance for you!
A great great night from an awesome band!
Gilly
xx
PS Nearly shrieked like a fishwife to say hello to you btw David!

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1. Gilly Bailey says:
  
  28 November 2010 at 9:30 pm
  
  o btw watch out for Chris’s patent shoes, when the spotlight hits them it’s blinding! ; )
  
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Barry Clayton says:

28 November 2010 at 6:49 pm

whetted my appetite for monday night now !!

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