ADMITTEDLY, I’m not a huge fan of modern country music, but Carrie Underwood rocked out at Ion Orchard yesterday night, as I’m sure everyone who was in the vicinity will agree.
The Grammy winner also offered quite a few surprises: She sang a new song from her upcoming album Play On, a scorching ballad called Mama’s Son; and she also covered Guns ‘N’ Roses’ Paradise City, which was one of the best covers I have ever heard. If GNR were to get back together, they should get Carrie to front the band and tell Axl he can take a long rest.
It was a rockin’ concert and Carrie has got one of the best live singing voices we have ever heard. Spotted three Singapore Idol finalists who were there – they could certainly learn a thing or two from her. And the band was tighter than, er, a tight thing.
The only gripe was the fans were put to the left side of the stage, so that the VIPs could get centrestage view.
However, this meant that every time she wanted to the fans, she’d have to turn to the left, giving lovethe VIPs a nice view of her bum. Not that anyone was complaining but, you know…
All too soon, it was over. The more enterprising fans, of course, staked out various exits at Ion Orchard and were rewarded when she finally appeared. Quick, quick, snap, snap, grin, grin, wink, wink, say no more!
Then it was into the waiting cars and voom! Carrie has left the building. But enough of me yakking: If you want to read more about the concert and the interview she did with me, grab Monday’s edition of the Today newspaper. Or read about it online on Monday at www.todayonline.com.
In the meantime, just check 0ut the following pictures of the gig.loveI’m just going to catch some zzzzs. I have to rest up for Mr Big tomorrow.
(pics: Christopher Toh)
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