Hope You'll come back someday, Michael Buble

Published on July 20, 2006 By InBloom In Entertainment

I don’t know if many of you are familiar with Michael Buble (pronounced boo-blay), but he’s a Canadian singer who has recorded a few CDs of well known standards.We (my honey, sis, and brother) attended his concert last night...and I just have to say he put on a really good show!
(Here is a pic and info link):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00070Q7VO/102-7883096-7031340?v=glance&n=5174

He started off with an energetic song called “Feeling Good”...making a smooth entrance down some steps and looking dapper in a black suit and red tie. He and his mini orchestra did a great job getting the crowd into it...they sounded awesome! He kept us going with his next song, an upbeat “Sway”, which is originally from a Mexican composer, but was made popular by Dean Martin.

He went on to sing some other crowd pleasers like “Fever” (Peggy Lee), “Try a little Tenderness” (Otis Redding) “For Once in my Life” (Stevie Wonder), “Moondance” (Van Morrison), “Come fly with Me” (Sinatra), an upbeat version of “Smile” (Chaplin), “Save the Last Dance for Me” (The Drifters), “The Way you look Tonight” (Sinatra), “Crazy Little thing Called Love” (Queen), among other popular songs.

Although Michael does tend to stick with covers, he does have a few original songs, one of which is “Home” from his latest album. This song, which has been played regularly on the radio these past few months, is a very sweet but sad song (and it makes my sister cry, for it makes her think of her hubby, who is in Korea right now).

Not only did I enjoy the music, I also enjoyed Michael’s sense of humor and the way he conversed with the crowd. He mentioned how he felt for the guys in the audience, since he KNEW they probably DIDN’T want to be there. He said, “I’m here for you, men...I”m here for ya.” He announced he’d try to get the gals in the right mood for their men after the show, or as he put it: “I’m gonna make sure to pump up their tires so you can ride that bike ALL night long...”

He also teased people in the audience for taking pics even though cameras weren’t allowed and even sat on a woman’s lap to pose for a photo with her. And being a handsome guy, there were no shortage of women’s squeals and screams for him.
There was a woman who ran up to hug him and squeeze his behind, which he played along with and handled really well. And he was able to fend off a few gals who ran up to the stage to touch him. (Oh, the horrible things a good looking musician has to go through, eh).
He also made fun of himself, and didn’t take himself too seriously, which I liked (a few memorable moments were when a band member went up to mimic Michael, and when Michael did a cool Johnny Cash impression and a hilarious Michael Jackson impression, which were both surprisingly good!).

So, all in all, the show was great. I was able to buy a program and a pic as souvenirs, and after the show, got an autograph from his opening act (a gal named Jan Ardenn, a fellow Canadian who had a hit called “Insensitive a few years ago). I didn’t get to let out much squeals for him myself since I have a bad sore throat...but I was able to sing along some, laugh some, and move to the beat of the music. I thoroughly enjoyed Michael, his wonderful voice, and his talented band. He says that they’ll be back, and it would definitely be cool to see them again!

*And thanks to my Dig, who was one of those men who wasn’t crazy about being there, but went for my sake.*

Comments

Dr Guy

on Jul 20, 2006

Dig's a good man.

But "The way you look tonight" has been done by so many, I am surprised it is credited to Sinatra. (It was our Wedding song, and we had 5 versions of it. )

UBoB

on Jul 20, 2006

I am surprised it is credited to Sinatra

I always thought it was Margaret Whiting who origianlly sang the Jerome Kern classic. I don't know, I wasn't actually around back when it was first written and performed, so I could be wrong.

InBloom

on Jul 20, 2006

Dr.G
~~Dig's a good man.~~

Yes he is...he may have even enjoyed himself just a tiny bit.

~~But "The way you look tonight" has been done by so many, I am surprised it is credited to Sinatra. (It was our Wedding song, and we had 5 versions of it. )~~

Wow...I had no idea it had that many versions...I was only familiar with Sinatra. I can see why you chose it as your wedding song...it is such a pretty ditty.

InBloom

on Jul 20, 2006

~~I always thought it was Margaret Whiting who origianlly sang the Jerome Kern classic. I don't know, I wasn't actually around back when it was first written and performed, so I could be wrong.~~

There are probably several standards whose original singers I don't know...maybe with a bit of digging, we can give 'em the credit they deserve.

InBloom

on Jul 20, 2006

btw, the link I added has some clips of his music if you are interested in listening.

uDigItTheMost

on Jul 21, 2006

---*And thanks to my Dig, who was one of those men who wasn’t crazy about being there, but went for my sake.*---

Well to be honest, I did enjoy the concert. But most of all, I liked the bike riding afterwards.

InBloom

on Jul 21, 2006

Dig
~~Well to be honest, I did enjoy the concert. But most of all, I liked the bike riding afterwards. ~~

:

: You couldn't resist, could you...

Locamama

on Jul 21, 2006

I love the song home. I think he sold out when he came to Fort Worth. Glad you had a fun night out.

InBloom

on Jul 22, 2006

LM~~I love the song home. I think he sold out when he came to Fort Worth. Glad you had a fun night out.~~

It's one of my favorite songs off his latest CD.

Yep, it was definitely fun...I hadn't been to a concert in a while, so I enjoyed it very much.

Gideon MacLeish

on Jul 22, 2006

OK, despite a coolness bump for covering Queen and the inimitable Van Morrison, Michael Buble still makes me wanna puke. But I'd make the trip if my wife wanted to go...after all, we DID have those durn Kenny G CD's lying about the house for the better part of a decade!

InBloom

on Jul 22, 2006

Gidoen

~~OK, despite a coolness bump for covering Queen and the inimitable Van Morrison, Michael Buble still makes me wanna puke.~~

You know, you are not the first person I've heard echo those sentiments. I know that it irks some people to hear him sing such classics, but you know, he's not that bad.

~~But I'd make the trip if my wife wanted to go...after all, we DID have those durn Kenny G CD's lying about the house for the better part of a decade!~~

What we do for love, eh.

Dr Guy

on Jul 22, 2006

You couldn't resist, could you...

He is the Diggiest after all.

xtine

on Jul 22, 2006

I have two Buble cds and they are the most played in my collection.

I'm jealous you got to see him, although I don't know if I could have enjoyed it as much as I do in my quiet living room, the lights dimmed, in my pjs, and a nice cocktail.

InBloom

on Jul 22, 2006

Xtine
~I'm jealous you got to see him~~

I'm actually envious of the people who got to take close up pics of him and those who were right upfront.

But our balcony seats weren't too bad at all.

~~although I don't know if I could have enjoyed it as much as I do in my quiet living room, the lights dimmed, in my pjs, and a nice cocktail.~~

Sounds like the perfect atmosphere to enjoy him.

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