{"id":785,"date":"2025-02-02T20:31:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T20:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=785"},"modified":"2025-02-02T20:31:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T20:31:17","slug":"michael-buble-brought-his-signature-charm-and-smooth-jazz-vocals-to-abu-dhabi-delivering-an-unforgettable-performance-that-blended-music-and-humor-in-equal-measure-the-grammy-winning-crooner-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=785","title":{"rendered":"Michael Bubl\u00e9 Brought His Signature Charm And Smooth Jazz Vocals To Abu Dhabi, Delivering An Unforgettable Performance That Blended Music And Humor In Equal Measure. The Grammy-Winning Crooner Treated Fans To A Night Of Timeless Hits, Cheeky Banter, And Heartfelt Moments That Showcased His Unparalleled Stage Presence….Watch the video below \ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I went to the Michael Buble concert expecting the Canadian singer to belt out his on-brand love songs, a few covers and regale audiences with stories of how he wrote some of his most popular hits. What I did not expect was a show punctuated with jokes, one of the best backing bands I\u2019ve heard, and to come out a bigger Buble fan than when I went in.<\/p>\n

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The artist performed in the UAE capital on Thursday as part of the\u00a0Saadiyat Nights\u00a0concert series. The star-studded line-up of musicians performing in an open-air custom-built amphitheatre is back for a second year.<\/p>\n

Performing to an almost-packed venue, Buble was generous in his praise for and love for the UAE capital. \u201cWelcome to the very first annual Buble concert, Abu Dhabi. Every single year, I am going to be here again and again \u2026 except no one has invited me yet,\u201d he said as cheers from the audience soon turned into uproarious laughter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut seriously, this place is like Disneyland for adults. This is a beautiful city. We\u2019ve been sitting on the beaches, we\u2019ve watched Gazelles go by. This morning my wife said she saw sharks in the water, they were dolphins, but still.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dressed in a black suit, the Canadian crooner made a dramatic entrance as his band was playing a piece that hit a crescendo when he broke out into a rendition on\u00a0Feeling Good<\/i>, originally sung by Cy Grant in 1964 and then by Nina Simone in 1965.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are going to sing some of the greatest songs ever written, some of them by me,\u201d he joked.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis night is going to be magical,\u201d he continued. \u201cIt\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve done a show here. I\u2019ve brought the greatest musicians, and there hasn\u2019t been a lot of rehearsal, so it\u2019s going to be loose.\u201d<\/p>\n

A magical night it was, but the band was far from loose. Featuring members that played trumpet, saxophone, guitar, piano and drums, they were as much the stars of the night as Buble.<\/p>\n

From unexpectedly singing the chorus while Buble performed\u00a0When You\u2019re Smiling<\/i>\u00a0to trumpet player Jumani Smith taking centre stage to play a solo piece and sing Dean Martin\u2019s\u00a0You\u2019re Nobody \u2018Til Somebody Loves You,\u00a0<\/i>the collective seamlessly transitioned from smooth jazz to pop to briefly providing rock riffs to otherwise slow songs.<\/p>\n

But, of course, Buble was who the audience came to see, and he delivered. Charismatic and playful, the singer performed a mix of some of his most popular hits, including\u00a0Home, Quando, Quando, Quando<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Everything<\/i>, and covers of tracks such as\u00a0Sway<\/i>,\u00a0Love<\/i>,\u00a0Fly Me to the Moon<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Me and Mrs Jones<\/i>. He effortlessly moved between the genres and encouraged the audience to sing along.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is so nice and intimate. How magic is this,\u201d he said to the audience of almost 5,000. \u201cIt\u2019s impossible to not get emotional when standing here feeling the love. Nothing tells me that you love me when I see you kill your iPhone batteries for me. I just cost you time looking at TikToks and Reels, but you love me, and I love you too. I would kill all my phone batteries for you,\u201d he joked, before moving on to one of the evening highlights.<\/p>\n

Buble dedicated the next segment to \u201cthe king\u201d Elvis Presley. Emulating the storied performer\u2019s lip curl, he performed\u00a0Fever\u00a0<\/i>to\u00a0Trouble<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Burning Love<\/i>, before turning the tempo down for the classic\u00a0Can\u2019t Help Falling in Love<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Supported by stunning visuals in the background, the production felt modern, even though a lot of the songs Buble performed were retro hits. Backed by a stellar band and a trio of vocalists, Buble delivered an evening of great music where it was apparent that, for many, staying seated was the biggest challenge of the night.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s hoping Buble concerts become an annual event after all.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s still to come at\u00a0<\/b>Saadiyat Nights in 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n

January 24: Leningrad<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Russian rockers are playing in the UAE capital for the first time. The high energy gig will feature Sergey Shnurov and the rest of the 14-strong group performing their best-known hits. Tickets start at Dh200.<\/p>\n

January 25: Boyz II Men<\/b><\/h2>\n

The old-school crooners will take the stage for a night of nostalgia. Fans can expect a soulful evening from the R&B harmony group. Tickets start at Dh175.<\/p>\n

February 1: Omar Khairat<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Egyptian singer will perform a collection of his enchanting and original symphonies. Tickets start at Dh250.<\/p>\n

February 15: Christina Aguilera<\/b><\/h2>\n

The American singer is returning to the UAE capital for the first time in 17 years. Tickets are sold out.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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