So, to start off, I had no idea where we were sitting because my mom got tickets through her friend at work and she never asked. Turns out, we have 7th row seats which was absolutely amazing. I've never been that close before in my life. We were a little late for Naturally 7 which I was bummed about because I could not wait to see them. But the portion I did see was amazing. Those boys really were blessed to be together! I met them all after and they were nice as can be. Hops (really tall and was the bass) went to give my mom a high five and my mom had to HOP to reach him lol.
Waiting for Michael took as long as I remembered. I thought it would never come, but then the anticipation music came on and I flipped out. When the curtain finally came down, I was so happy! It took so long for the day to come and then it finally was right in front of me. I'm Your Man was so hot ( I don't know a more appropriate word). He sounded amazing. Next came It Had Better Be Tonight, which was loose and free. MB was sliding and enjoying himself.After that song, he talked to the audience, saying it was the 101 first show of the tour and that he ripped off the other 100 shows and that this show will be unprofessional and loose. An older man asked Michael, "Is Mrs. Jones here tonight?" Michael laughed about that which was perfect to get into the song. I loved it. Next was Fever, and he did the Fever shake, where he lets the audience sing fever and then he shakes all down, I love that. I tried to let concert slow down, so the order might be a little fogged up. Call Me Irresponsible was probably the song he let loose on the most (?). He changed lyrics (instead of throw in undependable he repeated chuck in =) ) and beat boxed. He sang You're Nobody Until Somebody Loves You from the new album, which was so pretty and the background image was New York all lit up. Home had all different things from the area in the background. all different sports teams came up, and everyone would cheer or boo when a team came up. I don't think Michael knew, because he would turn around to see what everyone was yelling for. When the Philadelphia Flyers (hockey team) came up, even Michael booed. The band had their fun solos, then Michael introduced the brass guys and he did a soft porn skit with one of the saxophonists and there was a new guy who got tormented with baby talk from Michael. The guy gave him the finger. Then Michael did the whole I hate everyone thing, yelling at the band, then Nick came out to sing. Michael came out after, and they both had a giggle fit for a quick second, and switched roles. I still can't take Try a Little Tenderness seriously because I always think of him. I've Got the World on a String was so cute and the band always makes me laugh during that song. Everything was adorable. When the boys came out to do Elvis, I could help laughing when the two trumpet players sang backup. YMCA was hilarious and a lot of people actually got up and were moving all around. After was Save the Last Dance for Me, and I ran up so fast that I stepped in a beer cup oops. Luckily, I got to the front of the stage, but I was instantly smushed by a bunch of screaming ladies. The last four songs (Crazy Little Thing, That's Life, How Sweet, and Song For You) were as good as they could be. I held Michael's hand and he smiled at me *heart melts*. His tour managers 12 year old son came out and played guitar with Dino. He was really good. I managed not to cry during Song For You, but it was tough. The concert was just so fantastic, I just wish I could be there again!
Here are some pictures for the show (my camera is not the best)
I hope my review brought back memories for everyone who reads!
