My Best Ever Gig
Saturday 26th April 1996- Maine Road, Manchester. I still have my crumpled ticket, not that I need a reminder of the most brilliant night ever. The Manic Street Preachers warmed up the crowd, the rain was drizzling but the atmosphere was electric. Noel and Liam came on stage singing 'Round are our way the birds are singing' (sic) The crowd surged toward the stage and the best gig ever got underway. The lyrics didn't really matter that much- it was the tunes and the music that got under the skin, made you dance, made you sing, made you feel so good to be alive. The adrenaline flowed, everyone loved each other, the crowd was a huge buzzing bee. The playlist: The Swamp Song. Acquiesce. Supersonic. Hello. Some Might Say. Roll With It. Morning Glory. Cigarettes & Alcohol. Champagne Supernova. Whatever. Cast No Shadow. Wonderwall. The Masterplan. Don't Look Back in Anger. Live Forever. I Am the Walrus. and then the encore. Cum On Feel the Noize (Slade) Now, that's