CONCERT: When Leo Sayer answered the phone he said, “I’m in the car stuck in traffic darling and dreaming of having a snooze”.
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The Grammy Award-winning international superstar spoke to entertainment ahead of his February 12 concert at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.
The stage veteran is excited about coming back to Bunbury, saying he “bloody loves it, it’s a beautiful part of the country.”
From his first big single, The Show Must Go On, from the hit debut album, Silverbird (1973), Leo Sayer has had a seemingly never ending stream of hits – One Man Band, Long Tall Glasses, Moonlighting, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, When I Need You, Thunder in My Heart and More Than I Can Say all topped the charts in the 70’s and 80’s.
“I often think, who the hell is that?”
- Leo Sayer talking about seeing himself in the mirror.
His most recent UK number one came in 2006 with a remix of Thunder in My Heart, introducing a whole new generation to the magic of Leo Sayer.
We spoke about his new album Restless Years which he is extremely pleased with.
Sayer can’t wait to perform in front of his audiences who have followed him since the 70s.
All the guys who are recorded on the album are coming on tour with Leo and this doesn’t often happen, he said.
You can expect to hear all of his much-loved hits ('You Make Me Feel Like Dancing', 'More Than I Can Say') as well as his latest offerings.
The album has aspects of Sayer that the audience will recognise and songs to make you laugh out loud.
We had a laugh when he was reflecting on the past – he said he often looks in the mirror and doesn’t recognise himself, “I often think, who the hell is that?” staring back at me.
He said he may look old but doesn’t feel it and his songs are written to reflect life’s journey.
Sayer’s career has been one of stellar proportions, with more than 80 million albums sold worldwide, 25 top 10 International hits, five top 10 albums and writing credits for the likes of Roger Daltrey, Cliff Richard, Dolly Parton and Tina Turner.
He has more than 40 years experience recording and touring the globe and he is showing no signs of slowing down.
WATCH: Leo Sayer performing 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing' in 1976.
“The show must go on,” he said.
You can purchase tickets for his show in Bunbury now, by calling 1300 661 272 or visiting bunburyentertainment.com
