Huey Lewis & Johnny Colla back in Munich-Germany
By Stephan Kohler
HLN Today reporter
Munich, Germany - 11 December 2003.Yesterday evening "Nokia Night of the Proms" stopped in Munich for four shows in a row in the Olympic Hall. The "Night of the Proms" is currently touring through Germany until the 21st of December 2003, presenting classical music & rock music in one show.
Huey was scheduled to sing in the first half of the show. At 9 p.m. he stepped out on stage at the sold out olympic hall performing "It's Alright" in a short version together with the choir Fine Fleur. Right after his first song he continued to sing "Stuck with you" accompanied by the orchestra Il Novecento.
In a short pause he welcomed the audience with a "Hello Muenchen. Great to be back." The crowd was cheering. Huey said that it is the first time for him playing with a big orchestra and a great experience. Then he anounced that his next performance is also something he never did before: a medley of four songs.
The medley started with "Jacobs Ladder" - the crowd was delighted. He continued with "Do you believe in love?" When Huey started to sing the third part of the medley "I want a new drug" Johnny Colla was entering the stage with his saxophone and accompanied Huey during the song. The medly ended with "Hip to be Square" and an enthisiastic audience.
The climax and end of the first half of the show was the performance of "The Power of Love" - Huey and Johnny rocked Munich. The olympic hall was cheering.
At the end of the second half of the show Huey and Johnny were seen again during the song "Hold the Line" by TOTO, when all artists return on stage. After "Land of Hope and Glory" performed by everyone in the hall, the show ended with "Hey Jude" where every artist was singing a short part of the song.
The whole show will be broadcast on the german TV-channel "BR" on the 6th of January 2004.
