(Jamaica Observer) “This is history for us tonight, we have never performed so late in our career!” declared Russell Hitchcock after belting out Even The Nights Are Better to the delight of their die hard fans who braved the rain, stayed the course for the festival’s latest kick-off time. Air Supply hit the stage just after 3 o’clock, and their fans dared not miss a beat.
“We are going to have fun all night, who wants to fall in love?” Russell asked before once again diving into their huge catalogue of love songs which seemed to have pumped new life and energy into the impressive turnout the festival attracted on its final night.
Air Supply delivered treasures such as Just As I Am, Chances Are, Power Of Love, Lost In Love, Here I Am (as Russell walked through the crowd and giving fans the chance to belt out a note to this popular number)
It was obvious that there is a love affair between the group and the adoring fans as they simply could not get enough of them
Preceding Air Supply was the daughter of one of the greatest singer ever lived – Natalie Cole. Her dad shoes fit just perfectly as she came on stage and delivered an ultra smooth performance.
Her sweet, clear voice rang out in the cool morning air, warming the hearts of her listeners.
Starting off her set with Fever, ensuring the temperature was as hot as she wanted it she made her way through hits such as Miss You Like Crazy, Somewhere in the Hills, Mr Melody, Inseparable, Love On My Mind before delivering Everlasting Love. Just when it seemed the crowd was in for a disappointment in not hearing one of the classics, MC Paula Ann Porter Jones came to the rescue with the encore call, the fans screamed in delight and heartfelt appreciation when she started the first notes of Our Love.
After a lengthy delay due to rain, Committed took the stage, although their bio lists them as Christian artistes, it was all about love songs. Too Late To Apologise, Let’s Stay Together, and You Got It Bad gave the crowd who forked out their money to enjoy the jazz experience a reason to stand in the rain and enjoy the group’s performance.
