Anything for Love

Last night we went to see Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love at the Armadillo. We met up with Gordon and Morag there, which was especially impressive because Gordon has recently had his second knee replacement. Last week James and I took a picnic lunch over to him and Morag. We picked up some meats, cheeses, nice salads and bread at Marks and Spencer and when we arrived we set it all out. Gordon was moving about really well considering that it was only a few days after his operation. After lunch Morag made us all coffee and we drank it in the living room so that Gordon could elevate his leg. It was great to see them both and have a good chat. Gordon wasn’t sure whether he would be able to attend Anything for Love but he decided to come along and it was such a joyful evening. Steve Steinman originated his tribute to Meat Loaf when he went on Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, and he has been touring with it ever since. He looks nothing like Meat Loaf, being a skinny, bald 59 year old man from Oldham near Manchester, but his voice is very similar. At least I think so; James doesn’t think it’s as good as that of Meat Loaf. He was supported by a great band and they were all enthusiastic and sometimes humorous; it was an excellent tribute act. None were more enthusiastic than the male backing singer, who looked absolutely transported with happiness the whole time. I pointed this out to James and he said “He’s living his best life!”