Meeting various musicians some of whom I had not seen for a long time.Īnother artist I know well takes his place on the Band Stand. A walk round the site to find out where everything is – where the stages were located. On arrival the usual meet and greet happenings for me. Hot sunshine now and the forecast promises good weather. My hit list has some very prestigious names on it some of them legends of the local music scene others are the bands that stand out. Printed programme in hand, I make my way to my next station stop knowing that what lies ahead of me will have moments just as enthralling as the one I am leaving. The lyrics are the same the melodies are the same but the performance is his own and no one has ever done it like this.Īs the last chords of Billie Jean bounced into the garden, I stand up and applaud enthusiastically along with everyone else. Many artists have sung this song but when he sings it, it is Faulkner’s version. Steve tells the crowd that his last song is one that everyone will know and the first bars pulsate from the guitar many at that point know what is coming next one of the highlights of the acoustic repertoire Faulkner’s Billie Jean. His set delivers a range of musical styles but it is when he gets into his more ‘bluesy’ numbers that we see him at his best. With Faulkner there is no holding back he attacks his songs with considerable enthusiasm and angst. The sky overhead is azure blue, the sun is shining down and a gentle breeze rustles the leaves above the grass and here is this guy with a guitar making marvellous music and adding even more heat to the warmth of the midday sun. Looking at the faces of the people in the audience, I see those fixed gazes that indicate intense captivation. This is an artist that really knows what musical performance is all about. Faulkner attacks his songs with energy and anger. Steven Faulkner at Simon Says 2016.įor those of us who had been blessed to have seen his performances many, many times before, there could have been no better way to start a day of music than with this versatile and splendid performer. People who had not seen him before are immediately impressed by the quality of his voice and the agility of his guitar playing. As Stevie Jones (he of the Wildfire Sessions) said when he introduced the Leicester singer, Steve Faulkner is something of a legend and added he is “a lovely fellow.” Straight away, Faulkner gets into his first song. Singing some of his owns songs and some well-known covers, Steve Faulkner has the audience enthralled and entranced. On a small stage in the garden, singer Steve is giving the crowd an impressive performance. The order in which we report on acts is roughly the order in which they performed but not always exactly. © All photographs credited to them are their copyright and may not be reproduced elsewhere with their persmission. Our thanks to MIL’s media team for their hard work capturing the visual side of the event over two long days: Kevin Gaughan and Pascal Pereira. See also – our page listing all the acts they appeared at the festival. Go to our other page with coverage of Sunday This is the final edition of our coverage of the Simon Says festival of 2016. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to the Kiboomu channel for favourite classic kids songs (ABC Song,Ten In The Bed, BINGO, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Wheels on the Bus etc.) and original kids songs (I'm a Little Snowman, Good Morning, Hello, etc.Simon Says festival 2016 Saturday 23rd July 2016 De Montfort Hall and gardens When I say “Simon Says Hurrah, You Shout Hurrah.”īut, if I don’t say “Simon Says first, don’t move.”ĭid you wiggle your ears? I didn’t say Simon Says. 'SIMON SAYS SONG LYRICS' | 'SIMON SAYS GAME FOR KIDS' Watch our ‘Simon Says’ video and play Simon Says with the kids! The Kiboomers! Simon Says! Music Game for Kids! Simon Says song.
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