How to describe this guy? He's not really rock or roll, nor would I describe him as Indie, Country & Western or folk. He seems to fit somewhere in amongst all of the above. The Sheffield songster, who was rightly nominated for a Mercury award a couple of years ago, gave a stunning and beautiful performance in Bellver Castle, Palma. Reminding you slightly of Roy Orbison or Johnny Cash, with that deep resonant voice. This guy, who has had his pop days with Pulp, kept a packed house silent throughout what was yet another magical night under the stars. Silent apart from the few Brits, who thought they were at a football match, with chants of "cum on Richard" hmmm?
As this was the last of The Waiting for Waits concerts, Richard dutifully performed a Tom Waits number at the end, which he performed well, if not with just a little too much of a Western accent, but yee hah, I suppose that's what it's all about!
One of the best of the Waiting for Waits concerts, c'mon Tomeu don't give up yet!
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