Randall once said, when a Rock n' Roll legend comes to The Den then it's our obligation to make sure we are there. Well, such is the case for Burton Cummings, known to all as the frontman of the legendary Guess Who. I was very much looking forward to the show, Randall was game but did not share my level of enthusiasm. By the end, we were both pleased.
The show opened strong with "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature", which sounded fantastic. Cummings clearly has some miles on the pipes, but he brought it big tonight, covering all of the hits of the Guess Who and a few solo songs. I must admit that of the fifteen song list, two fell flat, those being "Star Baby" and Guns, Guns, Guns", the latter he introduced by saying what a shame about the recent shootings in Colorado (poor timing).
Otherwise, thirteen songs were solid, none more so for me than "Undone", "Laughing" and "No Time". Highlights for me was the UH in "American Woman" and "These Eyes", which I found to be completely captivating. Randall really got jacked, meaning he moved greater than 3/4 of an inch, when BC played "Share the Land", which was perfectly done.
My sole complaint of Burton Cummings would be to stop criticizing the current line-up of the Guess Who. We all know that you are The Voice of the band, we do not need your sourness, let them be. Just play baby...and sweat, my goodness does this man sweat.
Overall, a very good show by one of rock's true legendary voices.
Vick
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