Latest news with #SayHellototheHits
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lionel Richie, Glasgow review: 'soul pop cabaret'
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Lionel Richie, Hydro, Glasgow ★★★ Let Lionel Richie start by saying I love you. There is arguably no swifter way to get a full house onside. Following a thunderous band overture of Hello, the veteran performer rose through a blanket of smoke, a clichéd showbiz entrance befitting the cheesiness of the song. And thus the soul pop cabaret of the Say Hello to the Hits tour commenced. Lionel Richie | Calum Buchan Richie mock-choked on his mention of his 50 years in music. He teased about the Scottish weather and joked about his ability to remember his words, then really did appear to stumble over the lyrics of Easy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Often, his vocal sat low in the mix, even on mawkish ballads Penny Lover and Stuck On You. But these were his songs and he was going to own them with a bit of tag team coverage from his band, manifesting Running with the Night in its full Eighties pomp. Lionel Richie at the Glasgow Hydro | Calum Buchan There was no denying the diversity of the catalogue, touching on reggae, Latin, R&B and rock influences, with The Commodores' smooth Sail On, sunshine optimism of You Are and sturdy funk of Brick House among the more satisfying renditions. Three Times a Lady may be the monster hit but Truly is the best of his piano ballads, arriving with a touch of old school melodrama, even if Richie quailed to belt it out. At least he had the audience to deputise for Diana Ross on Endless Love, but there was no hiding place on a nicely delivered Still. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lionel Richie at the Hydro, Glasgow | Calum Buchan
Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Brooke Combe to support Lionel Richie at Glasgow show
Scottish musician Brooke Combe will support the Dancing On The Ceiling star on the UK leg of his Say Hello to the Hits tour. Read more: Fundraising day to honour legacy of former Glasgow Times sports reporter Brooke will open for the global icon at his upcoming Glasgow date at the OVO Hydro on June 4 , as well as his shows in Belfast, Dublin, London, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Manchester. Earlier this year, Brooke released her debut album, Dancing At The Edge Of The World, earlier this year to high acclaim. The singer has been named Scottish Breakthrough Artist of the Year and awarded Rolling Stone UK's 'Play Next' Award. She has also been included in multiple 'One To Watch' shortlists by NME, BBC, and DORK. Read more: David Attenborough and Eurovision to hit big screen at Glasgow cinema Speaking about the tour, Brooke said: "It's a massive honour to support such a legend. "I grew up listening to Lionel Richie, so to be asked to support him on his UK Tour is surreal to say the least. "To play before him and watch a musical legend every night is going to be very special." Lionel Richie is known for supporting young talent and was keen to have Brooke join him on his tour after hearing her music. The Say Hello To The Hits tour is set to be a showcase of Lionel's greatest hits and popular vocals. More information about the upcoming tour can be found on Lionel Richie's official website.
Time Out
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
International music shows in Buenos Aires
The name of his tour says it all: 'Say Hello to the Hits.' Lionel Richie can indeed boast of being a hit-making machine over his five decades of career, with songs that have left their mark on various generations like 'Hello,' 'All Night Long,' 'Say You, Say Me,' and 'Easy,' to name just a few. A night to relive great songs with one of the most influential artists of all time. Fun fact: In 1985, Lionel Richie, along with his friend Michael Jackson, launched 'USA for Africa,' which raised over $100 million for poverty relief with the famous 'We Are the World.' When: September 11.
