"Queen of Hollywood" (Anto's guitar solo)

[DazedOblivion]

I just wanted "tip my cap" to Anto Drennan for his amazing guitar solo on "Queen of Hollywood." It impresses me every time I watch it. This is one of the many highlights that makes Lansdowne Road such a great DVD!

"We, who are not worthy, salute you, Anto Drennan!"

[SingleTunePoet]

Dito to that! You say it Steve!!!

[Nednerb]

it definitely rocks!

And on last year's tour, he did a solo in WCID, which was also very killer!

[SingleTunePoet]

I totally love his solos! (Too bad I can´t play the guitar at all.)

[cw]

When Anto returned from his Genesis commitments, it can be fair to say that the Corrs really took stock of what an asset he was to the ensemble and, as a result, was "let off the leash" with regards to solo work. This period (2nd half 98 - 99) was also a period when the Corrs live act really stepped up several notches and became, frankly, one of the best live acts going around. Key factors were:
- playing the big festivals around Europe (Sopot in Poland, Doctor Music in Spain, Fleadh in London, Solidays in Paris & Glastonbury)
- Caro's growing stature both as a drummer and overall performer
- Runaway finding it's "ultimate form"

QOH was never released as a single yet it became a permanent part of their set list and probably rates in their 10 best numbers. It's a great song and Andrea certainly milked it's melodrama for everything but I suspect it's longevity had much to do with Mr Drennan. Having caught them live several times and watched/listened to many QOH clips over the years, it was never just the same solo. Clearly, the sibs had sufficient trust in his musicianship/taste to let him loose. They had no probs with him winging it .... nor did the fans !!