Rod Stewart - Friday 25th November - O2 Arena

Brief review:  Top tier curtained off for this one, perhaps due to a clash with England's World Cup snore-draw with the USA. Bizarrely, it appeared that many of the (not too young) audience were absolutely hammered. Lots of people in the wrong seats, scuffles breaking out around us (some wanting to stand, others not) and the bizarre O2 policy of routing people with floor tickets to walk down staircases blocking the view of those seated in tier one. And lots of pressure on the young stewards getting in the neck from other punters with not too much support to help them.

It would have been easy to be distracted by that (and we were for the first 4-5 songs), but afterwards Rod delivered a decent show. The vocals may be a bit hit and miss these days (mainly "hit"), but the songs themselves bring a smile to most. 

Venue and View:  Lower tier, 2/3 of the way back on the right. Just the correct side of the World's busiest staircase to and from the floor.

Setlist
Addicted to Love
You Wear It Well
Ooh La La
Having a Party
Some Guys Have All the Luck
This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
Forever Young
The First Cut Is the Deepest
Maggie May
I'd Rather Go Blind
Young Turks
Rhythm of My Heart
Hot Stuff [Backing Singers]
The Killing of Georgie, Part I [Acoustic]
People Get Ready [Acoustic]
I Don't Want to Talk About It [Acoustic]
Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) [Acoustic]
You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) [Acoustic]
Have I Told You Lately [Acoustic]
Lady Marmalade [Backing Singers]
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Baby Jane
Sailing
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