GM arrived late.  Apparently his flights were delayed because of weather.  I had planned to take my camera, but fearing having to give it up, took an Iphone instead. Booo, they didn’t even check for cameras (I didn’t take a bag with me.)

This is not my photo, but see that little yellow Tinkerbelle like light? (I inserted it) That is roughly where I sat.  Seriously, was within throwing distance of GM.  I saw him up close–a weird dream of mine since at least elementary school when I had my blackmarket copy of Faith bought from the Flea Market.  

He apologized for being late.  Starting with, Fast Love.  During “Feeling Good” the screens were filled with sexy burlesque footage of Dita Von Teese.  After the song, George joked that after his second American show he realized he’d shot himself in the foot by using the footage, because the straight men were checking her out, the gay boys and the girls were wondering where they could get her dresses and no one was paying attention to him.

GM drinks Gatorade (who knew!) They’d darken the stage between songs so he could grab a drink. (Classy I thought!)

There was as 20  minute intermission.   I don’t get people buying food at concert. I can see getting a bottle of water, but nachos, or French fries? Eat before the show! 

During “Outside” he came out dressed as a cop. DAMN! He looked good in those snug pants.

His energy never seemed to waver and neither did his voice. He never hit  bad note, never went flat or sharp or out of tune.  Amazing.  He danced like crazy.

There was a dude wearing a silly getup of Faith era boots with peacock feathers glued on, a boa, a dress shirt and short skirt. Unfortunately, every time he hitched at his pantyhose, I caught a whiff of ballsweat. Not appealing.

 

The couple sitting next to me left after three songs or so.  Who does that? Pays a bunch of money for a ticket then takes off?

 

It was a great show.  I smiled the whole time.  And wore earplugs. I have no idea how people could manage the show without them.  I took them out briefly when I was leaving and had to put them back in.  

 

I bought a kids size lg Wham! shirt! I love it.  

After the show, the Iphone had died. I couldn’t catch a cab. It was midnight. I was supposed to take the train to Sullivan station and call Mike. But with no cell phone action… the payphones cost $.50 and I had a quarter! I considered walking home. Instead I waited for the bus.  Since I expected Mike to pick me up, I had no keys. Once I got home I had to yell loudly “MIKE!” luckily he heard me the first time and let me in.

 

I was tired. BUT I SAW GEORGE MICHAEL IN PERSON!!!!!!