Fame Academy Concert - 20th April 2003

Performing at the Glasgow SECC was a big thrill for David, having been there as teenager to see the likes of Travis and Wet Wet Wet.

We went to the Fame Academy concert at the SECC, and were only two rows from the front. The show started  with the foot-stomping show opener, Robbie William's , Let Me Entertain You.  It seemed a long wait before David was back on, just after the interval, when he sang Elton's classic, I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues, with Sinead, the lovely Irish lass who was the runner up on the show.  Then we had to wait again for David’s set.

David started with his moving and vote winning performance of ' Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me' which is the best cover I have heard of Elton's classic. 

Then David moved to the piano to perform his own song 'Stop Living The Lie' the heartfelt ballad that took him to the top of the charts for two weeks in January 2003.  This song brought back many good memories from the Tv show, and it was wonderful to hear this very special song 'live' with David's expressive vocals.

David is the only artist from a reality Tv show to have a hit with his own song.  

Next he sang his second hit single, Don’t let Go. This song is a favourite of many, clearly showing the expressive range of his voice  and he sings it perfectly.  It has a striking piano riff, a dramatic song about not letting go of your dreams.  The  Gulf war was on at the time, and sitting at the top of the tall steps, he sang  Lennon’s song of hope ‘Imagine’.  David cites the Beatles as his biggest musical influence, and he gave this song passion and depth. 

It was clear to see why David shone, he has that extra stage presence that’s so hard to define.  His expressive vocals thrill with stirring high notes and sexy lows.  By far the highlight of the show, and I'm certain for many, David was the reason the show was such a success.  As for David's charisma - you need to go see him live!!

It was the best to see and hear David and to see that he is even better live. What a magical night.!!

 The Fame Academy tour was the most successful reality TV tour to date.

The FA Tour was a 12-date tour around the UK  -

20/04/03 FA Tour - Glasgow

19/04/03 FA Tour - Sheffield

17/04/03 FA Tour - Newcastle

16/04/03 FA Tour - Wembley

15/04/03 FA Tour - Wembley

13/04/03 FA Tour - Nottingham

12/04/03 FA Tour - Birmingham

11/04/03 FA Tour - Manchester

10/04/03 FA Tour - Cardiff

07/04/03 FA Tour - Dublin

05/04/03 FA Tour - Belfast

04/04/03 FA Tour - Glasgow

03/04/03 FA Tour - Aberdeen