Record

Performance TitleGeorge Benson
Performance Date2 July 2008
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time19:30
Main PerformersGeorge Benson - vocal, guitar
Secondary PerformersMarvin Ruffin
Set List'Shiver',
'Off Broadway',
'Love X Love',
'No Sooner Said Than Done',
'Turn Your Love Around',
'Lady Love Me (One More Time)',
'In Your Eyes',
'Kisses in the Moonlight',
'Beyond the Sea (La Mer)', C Trenet,
'Being With You',
'Nature Boy', E Ahbez,
'Affirmation', J Feliciano,
'Love Ballad', L.T.D.,
'Give Me the Night'
ENCORE
'Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You',
'On Broadway', The Drifters
Performance NotesOne of the world’s greatest musical legends, George Benson, returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Appreciated as both a musician and performer by millions, Benson has always had the dual role of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he’s earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music’s most enterprising and engaging stars.

Throughout his career, Benson has embraced everything from straight–ahead jazz to contemporary jazz and R&B to pop vocals. He is one of a handful of artists who have achieved major critical and commercial success in different genres and his pedigree makes him one of the world’s most respected performers.
Related Archival MaterialHandbill (RAHE/6/2008/26),
Poster (RAHE/2/2008/35)
Ticket Prices£50 - £32.50
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/Xn9XnLnXof0lfs
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2008/26George Benson2-3 July 2008
RAHE/2/2008/35George Benson2-3 July 2008
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Iogascg_G_HufGeorge Benson2
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/874Benson; George (22 March 1943); American jazz guitarist and singer songwriter
DS/UK/5136Ruffin; Marvin (fl 2000-); American singer
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