{"id":349,"date":"2014-09-17T10:01:31","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T09:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peterrayney.co.uk\/blog\/?p=349"},"modified":"2015-11-18T15:28:34","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T15:28:34","slug":"a-perfect-day-radio-2-in-the-park-sunday-14-september-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peterrayney.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/09\/17\/a-perfect-day-radio-2-in-the-park-sunday-14-september-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"A PERFECT DAY \u2013 RADIO 2 IN THE PARK \u2013 Sunday 14 September 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Jeff<\/a>

Jeff Lynne with ELO spaceship backdrop<\/p><\/div>\n

It really does not get much better than this. This year\u2019s Radio 2 In The Park offered a fantastic line-up and certainty appealed to our guests’ musical leanings.<\/p>\n

We were treated to a line-up that included legends such as Chrissie Hynde, Blondie, Billy Ocean, and Jeff Lynne\u2019s ELO. And they all treated us to the very best of their musical catalogues.<\/p>\n

My personal favourite was the new girl on the block \u2013 Kacey Musgraves \u2013 whose wonderful voice combines with a very refreshing and reflective style of country music and she certainly wowed the Hyde Park crowd (I can recommend her new album \u2013 Same Trailer Different Park).<\/p>\n

Jeff Lynne topped the bill with over an hour’s worth of ELO’s hits, including Evil Woman, Telephone Line, Livin Thing, Turn To Stone, Showdown, and of course, Mr Blue Sky. \u00a0His various colourful ‘backdrops shone beautifully against the night sky. \u00a0His encore ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ sent everyone away with that special ‘feel good factor’ that comes from a such a memorable experience. \u00a0As one of our guests remarked, “We had a brilliant time – ELO were the icing on a very nice cake”.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our lovely friends at AR Events gave us a great \u2018viewing\u2019 table, close to Radio 2\u2019s presenters\u2019 platforms and we did not waste the opportunity of \u2018schmoozing\u2019 with them.<\/p>\n

Thank you to all at AR Events for a wonderful VIP experience and great food!<\/p>\n

Selection of our photos for the day<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"David,<\/a>

David, Patricia, Peter & Joey<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The PRTC table<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A dodgy selfie with Ken Bruce<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Chris,<\/a>

Chris, Kim, Ru and Martin enjoying birds eye view of Blondie…<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Hyde Park Crowd awaiting the next act<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Hello<\/a>

Hello Sara Cox – can I have a photo?<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Blondie<\/a>

Blondie bringing back the memories<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The wonderful Kacey Musgraves<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Anneka<\/a>

Anneka Rice being briefed<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"My<\/a>

My VIP pass and mini programme<\/p><\/div>\n

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