Still In Love
With Touring – April 2007
Westlife
are back in
There are few acts who can
claim to have played the Metro Radio Arena multiple times.
But Westlife
can lay claim to the fact that come tomorrow they will have performed at the
The Irish lads are at the Arena tonight
and tomorrow as part of their Love Tour. "But it's not going to be all mushy
stuff," laughs lead singer Shane Filan.
"I know a lot of people think
that is all we do, but it isn't. That said, it is called The Love Tour, so the
emphasis will be on ballads."
Shane can't wait to get back to
"But I wasn't able to breathe
and thought my voice had gone. I got through the first song, though, and then it
was fine.
"To be honest, they scream so loudly in
"I can honestly say the Geordie crowds
are among the most up-for-it in the country. It is incredible that we have
played there so many times and I'm hoping there will be many more."
That
last comment may put paid to the rumours the band are about to split. "People
have been saying that about us for the past five years," he laughs.
"But
we're still here - albeit one less than we originally were. We're still enjoying
ourselves and it has been an incredible journey for us.
"But it's a
journey we intend to continue for the time being at least."
Westlife have
performed a staggering 400 or so shows since 2001 and, despite being lambasted
in some quarters, have gained numerous positive live reviews and a reputation as
one of the best live vocal acts going. In addition they have sold in excess of
35 million CDs.
Credit/Source:
Evening
Chronicle (