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Russell Watson Covers Wonderwall At Hometown Show



















Coming close to death is bound to change a man – and for Salford’s original pop-opera god Russell Watson it means a vibrant new lease of life.

Fans may have feared his diagnosis with a brain tumour last September would keep the self-taught tenor out of the spotlight.

But clearly Russell’s remarkable recovery has been spurred on by a determination to get back on stage, entertaining fans – just six months after treatment.

And back at the M.E.N. Arena on Saturday night it was stirring stuff from the man they call "The Voice".

Bounding onto the stage in an all-black suit to open his homecoming show with That’s Life, there is the vigour and enthusiasm of a man who knows he’s been given a second chance at life.

The concert was a good mix of his new "swing" songs from his latest album like Smile and Let There Be Love, and the classical greats that made his name – highlights are Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria, with Russell backed by his live orchestra.

The conclusion is his perfecto Nessun Dorma – that leads to a double encore just for that song alone. We then get an impressive four more encores – including a rip-roaring Try A Little Tenderness and even a nod to Oasis – a beautifully melodic Wonderwall. The Gallaghers would be proud.

This was a triumphant return for Russell, his emphatic chance to prove The Voice has only be strengthened by his trials.

Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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