When I got a call from my friend, Valerie, that she wanted me to join her at a Bryan Adams concert at the Ryman. I immediately said, "Yes." Valerie was quite surprised that I was so eager to join her. Apparently, I was the 4th person she had called and the others had all laughed at her request. To be honest, my excitement was a combination of wanting to go to a concert at the Ryman (my first after living here for almost 5 years) and wanting to go to concert that I would know at least half of the songs. Even though I was only 7 when Bryan Adams hit the world by storm with the Summer of '69, my 2 older sisters heavily influenced my choice of music growing up.
As for the actual concert, it was great. It was a solo acoustic show with no opening act. That means it was Bryan Adams for two hours. He played every song I was hoping for as well as some Willie Nelson covers. Even better though, he didn't play "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You." A strong choice since that song has been overplayed to the highest degree. Also, as a bonus, he had a song writer from here in Nashville join him for a few songs. I don't remember her name, but she was great also. The biggest kicker though, was when Martina McBride emerged from two rows in front of us the join Bryan on stage. They sang "It's Only Love," It is a song he originally did with Tina Turner, but Martina did it justice with her killer pipes and super short skirt. 
All in all, it was a great night and I am thankful to Valerie for including me in the experience. For the rest of you, keep me in mind when you are looking for someone to join you at any obscure concerts. I'll be glad to cheer for any 80's rocker you throw my way.
7 comments:
That's hilarious! Whenever I tell anybody that I'm really into Ryan Adams they say "Byran Adams?" with disbelief in their voices. I enunciate RYAN and they've usually never heard of him. So, I can't feel too badly for ol' Bryan. At least he's famous!
How fun! Sometimes those random concerts can be the best I think because the expectations are a little lower! The first "real" concert I ever went to was Bryan Adams, when I was in high school. My respect for him has increased after hearing that he chose not to play "Everything I Do..." - wise choice Bryan. ; )The Ryman just has the best acoustics too, doesn't it?
Sounds like a fun evening!!! I love him too!! We'll have to get together and go to a concert someday! LOL I've lived here almost 5 years and have never been either!
SO glad you came, Jana! As the concert goer in front us would say, "awesome, Bryan!" And I'm discovering lots of fans post concert. Great photos by the way.
Valerie
Ah, I'm a bit jealous. Bryan AND Martina!
Can I just say, I'm jealous. And can I also say, Josh would be even more jealous (FOR REAL). And, he would have chanted for Bryan Adams to sing "Everything I do, I do it for you" at the top of his lungs. That's right, my husband is a true dichotomy:)
Andrea
I love obscure concerts and I love Bryan Adams. I saw him down at Riverfront for a concert many moons ago. You got the added bonus of Martina. I am jealous!! She has such an awesome voice and at the Ryman, everyone sounds even better. John would rather eat dirt then hear Bryan Adams in concert (or on the radio), but then he's a party pooper.
Post a Comment