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Critics worldwide have waxed lyrical about incredibly entertaining walk through an amazing life and back catalogue that is his Detour solo tour. | Critics worldwide have waxed lyrical about incredibly entertaining walk through an amazing life and back catalogue that is his Detour solo tour. | ||
One reviewer wrote of the show: “There seemed to be a little extra Scouse tang to his accent than usual as held court with his guitar in front of a giant vintage TV set. | [[Manchester Evening News, June 11, 2015|One reviewer]] wrote of the show: “There seemed to be a little extra Scouse tang to his accent than usual as held court with his guitar in front of a giant vintage TV set. | ||
"The television displayed a test card – something which only people of a certain age will remember. Overlaying the screen were pictures highlighting memories of his childhood, his musical and cultural influences as well as old snaps of his family. | "The television displayed a test card – something which only people of a certain age will remember. Overlaying the screen were pictures highlighting memories of his childhood, his musical and cultural influences as well as old snaps of his family. | ||
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"The GI bride heart-breaker 'American Without Tears' blurs into the clubland numbness of ‘Pump It Up’ into ‘Brother Can You Spare A Dime’ then ‘Oliver’s Army’ treads again on live danger lines of race, joblessness and false patriotism. | "The GI bride heart-breaker 'American Without Tears' blurs into the clubland numbness of ‘Pump It Up’ into ‘Brother Can You Spare A Dime’ then ‘Oliver’s Army’ treads again on live danger lines of race, joblessness and false patriotism. | ||
"Costello used to sneer with righteous rage. Now he is a profound showbiz veteran, from a country which should embrace him again,” implored another. | "Costello used to sneer with righteous rage. Now he is a profound showbiz veteran, from a country which should embrace him again,” implored [[London Independent, June 3, 2015|another.]] | ||
Tickets remain available online at [http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk], from City Hall Box Office and by calling 0114 2789789. | Tickets remain available online at [http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk], from City Hall Box Office and by calling 0114 2789789. |