Talk on Corners World Tour
Tour by The Corrs | |
File:Corrs 1999TourPoster.jpg Promotional poster for the tour | |
Associated album | Talk on Corners |
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Start date | 17 November 1997 |
End date | 17 July 1999 |
Legs | 12 |
No. of shows | 104 in Europe 18 in Australasia 11 in Asia 26 in North America 159 Total |
The Corrs concert chronology |
The Talk on Corners Tour is the second concert tour by Irish band, The Corrs. Beginning November 1997, the tour supported the band's second studio album, Talk on Corners. To date, it is their longest tour, with over 150 dates in Europe, Australasia, Asia and North America. The tour began with the band performing in theatres and nightclubs and progressed to arenas and amphitheaters; along with a mix of music festival appearances.
Background
After promoting their second studio album, the band began tour rehearsals in October 1997 at The Factory Studios in Dublin.[1] After rehearsals, the band promoted the tour on various radio stations throughout Europe. In February 1998 the band began their tour of Australia and New Zealand, while in New Zealand the band shot the video for "What Can I Do?". In March 1998, the band began their tour of the United Kingdom, where the performed at the Royal Albert Hall on Saint Patrick's Day with Mick Fleetwood joining the band for "Dreams", "Haste to the Wedding" and "Toss the Feathers". The show helped push "Dreams" to the top spot on British charts. It Also propelled their success to become the 2nd biggest band from Ireland behind U2.
Once breaking UK music scene, the band set out to follow the success in the USA, where the tours in October 1998. During their stay in Chicago, the band shot the video for "So Young". In December, the band set of on a large UK/European tour and selling out 5 night at Wembley Arena, and selling out more than half of the other venues on the tour. In March 1999, the band toured North America with The Rolling Stones as part of their No Security Tour. In July 1999, the band set off on a summer festival tour as they did the previous July (1998). But on 17 July 1999 the band did the biggest concert to date, in front of a home crowd of 45,000 people at Lansdowne Road.
Opening acts
- Dakota Moon (3–22 December 1998)
- Picturehouse (14 January–1 February 1999)[2]
- Babel Fish (3–8 February 1999)
- Brian Kennedy (20–26 February 1999)[3]
- An Pierlé (Amsterdam)
- Catie Curtis (Alexandria, Chicago, West Hollywood and Solana Beach)
Setlist
The following setlist is obtained from the 5 June 1998 concert at the Portsmouth Guildhall in Portsmouth, England. It does not represent all concerts during the tour.
- "Instrumental Sequence"
- "When He's Not Around"
- "No Good for Me"
- "Love to Love You"
- "Instrumental Sequence" (contains elements of "(Lough) Erin Shore")
- "Forgiven, Not Forgotten"
- "Joy of Life"
- "Intimacy"
- "What Can I Do?"
- "The Right Time"
- "Queen of Hollywood"
- "Dreams"
- "Instrumental Sequence" (contains elements of "Haste to the Wedding")
- "Runaway"
- "Only When I Sleep"
- "Hopelessly Addicted"
- "I Never Loved You Anyway"
Encore
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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Europe[4] | |||
17 November 1997 | Ghent | Belgium | Vooruit |
18 November 1997 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Melkweg |
19 November 1997 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Vega Musikkens Hus |
21 November 1997 | Hamburg | Germany | Große Freiheit 36 |
23 November 1997 | Cologne | E-Werk | |
24 November 1997 | Munich | Incognito | |
25 November 1997 | Zürich | Switzerland | Jail |
26 November 1997 | Milan | Italy | Magazzini Generali |
28 November 1997 | Barcelona | Spain | Sala Razzmatazz |
29 November 1997 | Madrid | Sala Macumba | |
30 November 1997 | Pamplona | Pabellón Anaitasuna | |
2 December 1997 | London | England | Shepherd's Bush Empire |
3 December 1997 | Paris | France | L'Olympia |
6 December 1997 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Whitla Hall |
7 December 1997 | |||
8 December 1997 | Dublin | Ireland | Olympia Theatre |
9 December 1997 | |||
11 December 1997 | London | England | The Forum |
14 December 1997 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
15 December 1997 | Stockholm | Sweden | Münchenbryggeriet |
Australasia[5] | |||
4 February 1998 | Perth | Australia | Perth Entertainment Centre |
6 February 1998 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | |
7 February 1998 | Melbourne | Centre Court | |
9 February 1998 | Brisbane | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | |
11 February 1998 | Sydney | State Theatre | |
12 February 1998 | |||
13 February 1998 | |||
14 February 1998 | |||
15 February 1998 | |||
16 February 1998 | |||
17 February 1998 | |||
18 February 1998 | Newcastle | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | |
19 February 1998 | Canberra | Royal Theatre | |
21 February 1998 | Launceston | Silverdome | |
23 February 1998 | Wellington | New Zealand | Queens Wharf Events Centre |
25 February 1998 | Auckland | ASB Auditorium | |
26 February 1998 | |||
28 February 1998 | Christchurch | Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts | |
Europe[5] | |||
8 March 1998 | Madrid | Spain | Stage 40 |
12 March 1998 | Cardiff | Wales | St David's Hall |
13 March 1998 | York | England | Barbican Centre |
14 March 1998 | Manchester | Manchester Apollo | |
16 March 1998 | Birmingham | Symphony Hall | |
17 March 1998 | London | Royal Albert Hall | |
18 March 1998 | Nottingham | Nottingham Royal Concert Hall | |
20 March 1998 | Glasgow | Scotland | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall |
22 March 1998 | Sheffield | England | Sheffield City Hall |
23 March 1998 | Northampton | Derngate Theatre | |
24 March 1998 | Croydon | Fairfield Concert Hall | |
Asia[5] | |||
5 April 1998 | Bangkok | Thailand | Thailand Cultural Centre |
6 April 1998 | |||
7 April 1998 | |||
8 April 1998 | |||
11 April 1998 | Central Area | Singapore | Sparks |
12 April 1998 | Petaling Jaya | Malaysia | Sunway Lagoon |
14 April 1998 | Kuala Lumpur | Concorde Ballroom | |
15 April 1998 | Makati | Philippines | Fashion Café |
16 April 1998 | Mandaluyong | SM Megamall | |
17 April 1998 | Makati | Fashion Café | |
Europe[5] | |||
19 May 1998[A] | Madrid | Spain | Círculo de Bellas Artes |
25 May 1998 | Stuttgart | Germany | Kongresshalle |
27 May 1998 | Frankfurt | Hugenottenhalle | |
28 May 1998 | Hamburg | CCH Hall 3 | |
30 May 1998 | Cologne | E-Werk | |
5 June 1998 | Portsmouth | England | Portsmouth Guildhall |
6 June 1998[B][C] | London | Finsbury Park | |
Epsom | Epsom Downs Racecourse | ||
North America[5][6][7] | |||
13 June 1998[D] | New York City | United States | Downing Stadium |
17 June 1998 | Alexandria | The Birchmere | |
18 June 1998 | Chicago | House of Blues | |
20 June 1998[D] | Arlington Heights | Arlington International Racecourse | |
28 June 1998[D] | San Jose | Spartan Stadium | |
29 June 1998 | West Hollywood | The Troubadour | |
30 June 1998 | Solana Beach | Belly Up Tavern | |
Europe[5] | |||
3 July 1998[E] | Baden-Baden | Germany | SWF Studios |
4 July 1998[F] | Östersund | Sweden | Storsjöteatern |
5 July 1998[G][H] | Odense | Denmark | Roskilde Dyrskueplads |
London | England | Hyde Park | |
8 July 1998 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Den Atelier |
11 July 1998[I] | Balingen | Germany | Balinger Messegelände |
12 July 1998[J] | Escalarre | Spain | Vall d'Àneu |
15 July 1998[K] | Montreux | Switzerland | Miles Davis Hall |
16 July 1998[B] | Milan | Italy | Arena Civica |
17 July 1998[L] | Zeebrugge | Belgium | Zeebrugge Beach |
19 July 1998[M] | Bern | Switzerland | Gurten Summit |
21 July 1998[N] | Lyon | France | Théâtre antique de Lyon |
5 August 1998[O] | Budapest | Hungary | Óbuda Island |
18 August 1998[P] | Bournemouth | England | Bournemouth Pier |
21 August 1998[Q] | Sopot | Poland | Forest Opera |
Asia[5] | |||
21 September 1998[R] | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Stadium Nasional |
North America[5] | |||
7 October 1998 | New York City | United States | Mercury Lounge |
8 October 1998 | Philadelphia | Theatre of the Living Arts | |
14 October 1998 | Montreal | Canada | Cabaret Music-Hall |
18 October 1998 | Ottawa | Barrymore's Music Hall | |
20 October 1998 | Pontiac | United States | 7th House |
22 October 1998 | Chicago | Park West | |
23 October 1998 | Columbus | Southern Theatre | |
25 October 1998 | Alexandria | The Birchmere | |
26 October 1998 | Boston | Paradise Rock Club | |
27 October 1998 | Philadelphia | Theatre of the Living Arts | |
27 October 1998 | New York City | Irving Plaza | |
30 October 1998 | Halifax | Canada | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium |
31 October 1998 | St. John's | St. John's Arts and Culture Centre | |
Europe[5][8] | |||
27 November 1998 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi |
28 November 1998 | Leganés | Plaza de Toros La Cubierta | |
3 December 1998 | Nottingham | England | Nottingham Royal Concert Hall |
4 December 1998 | |||
6 December 1998 | Liverpool | Liverpool Empire Theatre | |
7 December 1998 | Manchester | Manchester Apollo | |
8 December 1998 | |||
10 December 1998 | Glasgow | Scotland | Clyde Auditorium |
11 December 1998 | |||
13 December 1998 | Birmingham | England | NEC Arena |
14 December 1998 | London | Wembley Arena | |
15 December 1998 | Brighton | Brighton Centre | |
17 December 1998 | Bournemouth | Windsor Hall | |
18 December 1998 | Cardiff | Wales | Cardiff International Arena |
20 December 1998 | Manchester | England | Manchester Apollo |
21 December 1998 | Birmingham | NEC Arena | |
22 December 1998 | |||
14 January 1999 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Kings Hall |
15 January 1999 | Dublin | Ireland | Point Theatre |
16 January 1999 | |||
18 January 1999 | Cardiff | Wales | Cardiff International Arena |
19 January 1999 | |||
21 January 1999 | London | England | Wembley Arena |
22 January 1999 | |||
23 January 1999 | Birmingham | National Exhibition Centre | |
25 January 1999 | Clyst St Mary | Westpoint Arena | |
26 January 1999 | |||
27 January 1999 | London | Wembley Arena | |
29 January 1999 | Sheffield | Sheffield Arena | |
30 January 1999 | Newcastle | Telewest Arena | |
31 January 1999 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Royal Highland Centre |
1 February 1999 | Manchester | England | Manchester Evening News Arena |
3 February 1999 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris |
4 February 1999 | Utrecht | Netherlands | Muziekcentrum Vredenburg |
6 February 1999 | Stockholm | Sweden | Stockholm Globe Arena |
8 February 1999 | Hamburg | Germany | Alsterdorfer Sporthalle |
20 February 1999 | London | England | London Arena |
21 February 1999 | Birmingham | NEC Arena | |
22 February 1999 | London | Wembley Arena | |
24 February 1999 | Birmingham | NEC Arena | |
25 February 1999 | Sheffield | Sheffield Arena | |
26 February 1999 | Glasgow | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre | |
North America[8] | |||
9 March 1999 | Washington, D.C. | United States | 9:30 Club |
17 March 1999 | New York City | Roseland Ballroom | |
19 March 1999 | Boston | Avalon Ballroom | |
21 March 1999 | Chicago | Park West | |
25 March 1999 | San Francisco | The Fillmore | |
28 March 1999 | West Hollywood | House of Blues | |
Europe[8] | |||
19 May 1999[A] | Madrid | Spain | Círculo de Bellas Artes |
30 May 1999[S] | Nottingham | England | Wollaton Park |
27 June 1999[T] | Pilton | Worthy Farm | |
1 July 1999[U] | A Coruña | Spain | Playa de Santa Cristina |
2 July 1999[V] | Skellefteå | Swedan | Möjligheternas torg |
4 July 1999[H] | London | England | Hyde Park |
10 July 1999[W] | Paris | France | Hippodrome de Longchamps |
17 July 1999 | Dublin | Ireland | Lansdowne Road |
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
- A Concierto Básico 40
- B Fleadh Festival[9]
- C Derby Day Picnic
- D Guinness Fleadh Music Festival[10]
- E Ohne Filter
- F Storsjöyran[11]
- G Midtfyns Festival
- H Party in the Park
- I Balinger Open Air[12]
- J Doctor Music Festival[13]
- K Montreux Jazz Festival[14]
- L Axion Beach Rock
- M Gurtenfestival
- N Nuits de Fourvière
- O Sziget Festival
- P Radio 1 Roadshow[15]
- Q Sopot International Song Festival
- R XVI Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
- S City in the Park
- T Glastonbury Festival[16]
- U Xacobeo '99[17]
- V Stadsfesten Skellefteå
- W Solidays
- Cancellations and rescheduled shows
22 February 1998 | Hobart, Australia | Derwent Entertainment Centre | Cancelled |
7 February 1999 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Forum Copenhagen | Cancelled |
Personnel
Band
Management & Agents
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The Crew
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References
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- ^ Hitchner, Earle (18 June 1998). "Guinness Fleadh Finds Some Singing in the Rain". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
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- ^ "FLEADH '98 ANNOUNCES LONDON LINE-UP AND GLOBAL TOUR". New Musical Express. IPC Media. 25 February 1998. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
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- ^ Brännström, Linus (23 July 2013). "Storsjöyran kämpar mot festivaldöden" [Storsjöyran fight to prevent death of festival]. Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Bonnier Group. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Irische Violinen und brillanter Celtic-Sound bringen Stimmung" [Irish Celtic violins and brilliant sound bring mood]. Zollern-Alb-Kurier (in German). 24 June 1998. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "El Doctor Music Festival llena de música el Pirineo leridano con un cartel de 80 grupos" [The Doctor Music Festival music fills the Lleida Pyrenees with a lineup of 80 groups]. El País (in Spanish). 9 July 1998. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
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- ^ "Glastonbury Diary: Part 4". BBC News. BBC. 2 July 1999. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ Hermida, Xosé (2 January 1999). "Galicia destina 4.600 millones al Xacobeo 99" [Galicia allocated 4.6 million at the Xacobeo 99]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 March 2014.