In front of a massive LED screen, Adams took the stage and opened with his melodic hit “Someone.” From there, he showered the audience with a huge hit-filled setlist of nearly 30 songs. Early on, the dangerous opening riff of “Run To You” brought the crowd to its feet.
Other highlights included “Can’t Stop This Thing We Started,” “18 ‘Til I Die,” “This Time,” plus the seminal “Cuts Like A Knife” and his signature anthem “Summer of ’69.” Ballads “Heaven” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” sounded powerful live.
He also performed two offerings from his latest LP – “I Could Get Used To This” and the album’s title track.
Bryan Adams still has it, that much is certain. We’re not sure he ever really lost it, actually. At this point in his career, playing a 28-song headlining set speaks volumes. Moreover, the fact that there was a mother with her young child in the front row confirms Adams’ staying power. Nearly 40 years after the release of his debut album, its clear that he has transcended generations. And with essentially four decades of smash hits, his body of work has secured him a place in rock history.