The Open Road Tour
| Tour by Gary Barlow | |
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| Associated album | Open Road |
|---|---|
| Start date | March 1998[1] |
| End date | February 1999 |
| Legs | 1 |
| Number of shows |
11 in United Kingdom[2] 15 in Europe 1 in Chile (exclusive) |
| Gary Barlow concert chronology | |
The Open Road Tour was the first concert tour by British singer-songwriter Gary Barlow as a solo artist. The tour spanned the United Kingdom and Europe to promote his debut solo album Open Road.
Setlist
- "Labour of Love"[3]
- "Love Won't Wait"
- "So Help Me Girl"
- "Open Road"
- "Everything I Ever Wanted"
- "My Commitment"
- "Are You Ready Now"
- "Luv Luv Luv"
- Take That Medley
- "Pray"
- "Why Can't I Wake Up With You"
- "A Million Love Songs"
- "Never Forget"
- "Hang On In There Baby"
- "Cuddly Toy"
- "Your Song"
- "Back For Good"
- "Forever Love" - dedicated to Princess Diana and Gianni Versace[4]
Tour dates
The tour itself encountered a number of problems with the release of tickets which caused many dates to be postponed, and moved to dates months ahead from their intended performances.[5] The postponement of various dates of the tour was reported due to commitments with his second album and a reported rife between Barlow and RCA at the time.[6]
Reception
The tour itself was received well by critics, who described Barlow as 'one of the best all-round live shows of 1998' and paid tribute to how he 'appeared entirely at home as the man in the spotlight, demonstrating a humble and wholly likable stage persona during the 90-minute show which clearly illustrated his immense musical talents, encompassing soul, pop and rock roots with a tinkling of jazz thrown in for good measure.'[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60203997.html
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60203997.html
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60932826.html
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/Search.aspx?q=gary+barlow+diana+forever+love The Herald Article date:28 March 1998 Author:Lynne Robertson
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-18683510.html The Scotsman Article date:26 February 1999 Author:TRACEY LAWSON
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60262551.html Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) Article date:1 August 1998
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-23677899.html The Herald Article date:28 March 1998 Author:Lynne Robertson
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