12th February, 2011
I had a great weekend. Celebrating a belated birthday of Herman's (5th/2), celebrating the 10th day of CNY and of course an early Valentine's Day, all in one celebration. When I heard that John Ford Coley was coming to perform at Arena of Star, Genting Highlands (for Valentine), my mind was made up that I will not miss this once in a lifetime concert.
Tickets were sold at RM120, RM80 and RM50. The concert started at 8.00p.m with a group from Istana Budaya performing some 1Malaysia traditional dances and afterward John Ford Coley made his entry to the stage. I was eager and thrilled to hear him sing his 1st song. I got my camera ready and tried to get a few good shot from afar. Although it was prohibited to take pictures, many people were just snapping away. Clearly, he had a lot of fans over here in Malaysia and we are one of them.
A good pianist and guitarist, he sang his all time best songs which are 'I'd really love to see you tonight', 'nights are forever without you', 'soldier in the rain', 'we'll never have to say goodbye again', 'love is the answer' among other favourite hits. The audience clap and sang along with all his beautiful romantic songs and all were enthralled by it. Towards the end, he give us the extra by doing the rock and roll numbers such as 'twist and shout', 'la bamba' and 'hippy hippy shake' and that guy can rock too! The night ended too early and too soon at 9.45pm, felt like not enough of it.
Formerly known duet as England Dan and John Ford Coley, they were well known in the 70's and 80's and I bet the younger generation now won't know them at all. Although, many years has passed, he still delivers his songs beautifully and sure bring back memories of yesteryear. I had a wonderful and enjoyable time throughout the concert.
I am hooked on concerts now and am looking forward for more in the near future. Till the next one...Cheers!
