This was my second gig of the tour. I approached it with trepidation. The first one at Birmingham Symphony Hall ten days previously was dreadful . The sound was awful, as was the mix. Charlie Sexton’s guitar was barely discernible the set list was clunky, Elvis was uncommunicative. I regretted spending another £110.

But hey, live music! Elvis bounced onto the stage with a cheery greeting, the sound was perfect, the vibe positive and two hour and ten minutes later he left to deserved rousing applause, delivering a reworked set with enthusiasm and aplomb.

Sexton’s guitar shone, Nieve’s keyboards sparkled and you could distinguish between the bass guitar and bass drum

1. Big Tears
2. Miracle Man
3. Mystery Dance(
4. Watching the Detectives / Help Me
5. Lipstick Vogue
6. No Flag
7. I Hope You’re Happy Now
8. Lovers walk
9. Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
10. Hamburg (A Postcard)
11. Who Will the Next Fool Be
12. Everyday I Write the Book
13. Brilliant Mistake
14. Sweet Dreams
15. Lovable
16. Clubland
17. Beyond Belief
18. Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind?
19. Wonder Woman
20. I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down
21. High Fidelity
22. Party Girl
23. Man Out of Time
24. Alison
25. (I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea
26. Pump It Up
27. Oliver’s Army
28. (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding