It's great to be Young
It’s good sometimes to review an artist who is absolutely not your cup of tea. Since he burst on the scene in 2002, my knowledge of Will Young’s career has been limited to odd moments when I couldn’t avoid mainstream radio.
Prior to the show, I spoke to Sue, an avid fan who has followed the tour and advised me that she saw Will earlier in the day and he wasn’t feeling too great. After that, I wasn’t expecting much, although Sue did say that his show was fabulous, was a balanced mix of old and new and that the opener was a surprise and she didn’t want to ruin it by telling me!
The stage was set and, right on cue, Will bounced onto the stage behind a transparent screen with his band behind another screen to the rear of the stage. ‘Brave Man’ is a very strong opener, complete with sideways stance and the excellent use of a wind machine and white confetti.
This is no tumbleweed moment though and sections of the crowd were on their feet whooping and hollering at every hip shimmy and pelvic thrust. ‘U think I’m sexy’ followed and the crowd went mad.
It was about now that I realised how good Will Young really is. A diverse talent; a great voice and an amazing vocal range. There was a party atmosphere in the Apollo tonight, a large group of fans who adore their idol, but also an artist who adores his fans, showering them with gifts throughout the show, keeping them entertained royally from the opening song to the closing number ‘Leave right now’.
Backed by a four piece band and three fabulous backing vocalists, Will might not be the most prolific male vocalist around, but what you get is definitely quality and not quantity. His latest album is called 85% proof. I think he’s selling himself short and I’m sure those present here tonight agree that Will is the real deal. It is definitely great to be Will Young.
COMMENTS
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Love it hun, Great piece. Though I was more TeamGarethGates
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hahahaha well it was different
