Interview With Bryan Adams From Newcastle
CANADIAN superstar Bryan Adams is looking forward to playing at St. James’ Park next Tuesday, and he took time out of his busy schedule to talk about his trip to Tyneside.
You’ve played many gigs in the North East of England - what do you think of Newcastle and what are your abiding memories of the people and the place?
Bryan: The last time I was up there it was really cold and raining, but what surprised me was the way girls go out with such little clothing when it’s so cold! I mean, I come from Canada, and women don’t do that there… maybe they should!
You’re someone who has dedicated most of your career to touring - do you ever get tired of it?
Bryan: It’s hard to get tired of it as it might be the best job anyone could possibly ask for. Getting to play gigs is all I ever wanted to do. I love singing. Full stop.
How do you keep yourself motivated while you¹re on the road?
Bryan: The tours are broken up so we aren’t out all the time. We go out for about a week to ten days a month, so that gives us tons of time away from it to do other things.
With such an extensive catalogue of tracks, how do you choose your set-list?
Bryan: I choose all the songs people like and add a few new ones, its pretty easy.
Do you ever feel like leaving one or two of the classics out or do you feel obliged to play them?
Bryan: It’s never a question of obligation, it’s only a question of putting together a great show so people get their money’s worth when they come out. I don’t like going to shows and the band refuses to play their biggest songs. I remember when I went to see Radiohead once and they didn’t play their song “Creep”. If I had paid to see them, I would have been disappointed.
Bruce Springsteen once said that his concert at Newcastle City Hall in 1981 was in the top three gigs he¹d ever done - what are your top three gigs?
Bryan: Well, he’s not wrong. it’s an amazing place to do shows. I have a similar one, Sheffield Polytechnic in 1983. It was unreal. Since then, the big ones and the very small ones stand out, Wembley Stadium, Madison Square Gardens, NYC, and the Marquee Club in London.
How long does it take you to unwind after a gruelling tour such as this one and what¹s the first thing you do after the final gig of a tour?
Bryan: Hold it! This isn’t gruelling! We’re having the best time. This year we’ve been to some incredible places on tour, Pakistan, India, Qatar, South Africa, Bognor Regis… no complaints here.
What’s the audience¹s response when they hear the opening bars of Everything I Do? Do you ever tire of that particular song given the hype and airtime behind it?
Bryan: They love it and so do I
Which of your songs do you enjoying playing live the most and why?
Bryan: All of them
Who are your inspirations/all-time heroes when it comes to music?
Bryan: There are so many. Most of the rock singers from the 60’s/70s, Joe Cocker, Steve Marriot, Robert Plant, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Bowie, Ray Davies, Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Marc Bolan, Lou Reed… the list is endless
And some quick-fire questions…
Age? 18 til I die
Birth place? Kingston
Lives? In London
Family (wife/kids)? Not yet
First gig you ever went to? David Bowie - Diamond Dogs
First record ever you ever bought? Beatles
Favourite city? Newcastle (..cough)
Last film you went to see? Capote
Famous friends? The odd one…
Last track you listened to on your iPod? Ray Charles - I Got A Woman
Last album you bought? The Arctic Monkeys
Source: www.nufc.co.uk
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June 8th, 2006 at 4:27 am
Marry me Bryan! A redheaded geordie lass - dont know what your missing!
June 8th, 2006 at 4:39 pm
I’m really looking forward to your concert in Swindon tonight. It’s my birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a better gift.
Sincerely,
Canadian Girl from the lower mainland in B.C.
Angela