Chris de Burgh

Whatever you think of his music, you at least have to credit Chris De Burgh with having a genuinely fascinating background; born in Argentina, specifically in Santa Fe Province, he was the son of a British Colonel and Diplomat, but despite travelling the world as a youngster, living in countries as far-flung as Zaire for spells of his youth, he never had any intention of following in his father’s footsteps, instead eschewing any practical use of his Masters degree in French, English and History by signing a record deal - his first - in 1974, with A&M Records. He went on to struggle commercially for most of the seventies in the Western world, but built up an avid fanbase in Latin America; in 1986, though, he took the pop world by storm with his iconic ballad ‘The Lady in Red’, and the rest is very much history; he’s sold no fewer than forty million records since. He continues to tour and record to this day, and has a new solo album lined up for September of this year, The Hands of Man. In support of it, he and his band have routed a UK tour for May of 2015, so plenty of time to get your hands on tickets yet; expect a hit-packed, career-spanning set if you do attend.

Chris de Burgh is one of Britain's most recognisable names having sold over 40 million records around the world and despite his music never being considered revolutionary, there is an endearing element to the way in which Chris performs his large discography. The man himself is impassioned for the songs he has written and recorded over the years and he is well aware that the crowd hold them in equal fondness.

He is an interesting performer to watch live as he seems to be constantly exchanging instruments and taking to the piano to slow the tempo for balladic renditions of 'Up Here In Heaven' and 'The Fields of Agincourt'. There is an incredibly heavy emotional weight to Burgh's music and he is able to leave many an audience member moved with his pained vocal. Of course his most recognisable hit 'Lady In Red' is as perfect as you would imagine with rich strings and percussion breathing a new lease of life into this diamond hit. It is perhaps Chris's mannerism most of all that resonates with the audience though as he is a true gentleman and a classic performer.

A great show at The Philharmonic Concert hall in Liverpool. Chris sang all the favourites and some new songs from his recent album A Better World, wonderful and powerful voice great stage presence and music, effective lighting. Audience involved with Lady in Red in second half one had the opportunity to dance with Chris...I never got that chance even though I did wear red. He did some aucustic numbers in the second half and his famous A Spaceman Came Travelling with great lighting effects. Encore of numerous songs, he welcomed Liverpool and they welcomed him, he sang Walk on with a Liverpool football scarf held above him. The encores were fantasic and he kept returning to the stage, it was all him throughout with his band he was on stage for more than 2hrs what a star, what a great show, thankyou Chris.

A phantastic concert! It's worth your money. He sings one hour for the intermission and an hour and a half after. His songs and voice sounds just as on the CD. It seems, he is singing very easy. He is changing new and older material in his programm very good. During "The lady in red" he got off the stage and walked through the whole hall shaking hands with fans. Also after his last song he went off stage just to thanks his fans. A great artist who gives a great show and also knows how to deal with his fans.

Seriously, you guys need to get it right. Chris de Burgh is only referred to as "British? because his father was a British diplomat. He never lived there, nor had any interest in doing so. He has always lived in Ireland, where he still lives and has been and always will be, interested in being Irish, because his mother is Irish. Being born to a British diplomat gives Britain some claim, but only a negligent amount. He is an Irish artist and always will be. Thank you.

Seriously, you guys need to get it right. Chris de Burgh is only referred to as "British" because his father was a British diplomat. He never lived there, nor had any interest in doing so. He has always lived in Ireland, where he still lives and has been and always will be, interested in being Irish, because his mother is Irish. Being born to a British diplomat gives Britain some claim, but only a negligent amount. He is an Irish artist and always will be. Thank you.

Another good show with Chris de Burgh,

Sometimes the backing music was too loud and difficult to hear Chris de Burgh’s words.

Met him as he was walking to his hotel in the afternoon so it put us in the mood for the show.

Fabulous! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute! Chris’s voice is still amazing, he can still hit those high notes. Wish I could go every week !
The backdrop was superb too, changed to each song and lots of songs there were too

I seen chris de Bergh in south Africa what a awesome concert . I love his music his voice is one in a million. Im in ireland 16 years and really want to see him again . Anyone know if he has any upcoming event's please.

Saw Chris de Burg at York Barbican in April 2018.It was excellent.I so much want to see him again.A lovely genuine man and a superb singer.He was singing for nearly 3 hours nonstop.Just so desperate to see him again