IN PHOTOS: A Groovy and Merry Christmas with Pat Boone
By: Gillan Lasic
- 8 years ago
For a man his age, Pat Boone proved he still knows how to rock the stage with all the groovy moves he’s got.
After 55 years, Boone, now 82 years old, returned to the Big Dome for a one-night show featuring some of his greatest hits and Christmas songs to give the crowd a wonderful early Christmas night.
Filipino-Dutch singer Aliya Parcs opened the show with some jazz. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netShe performed a rendition of “The Way You Look Tonight” which had the crowd singing along with her. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netAliya said she felt ecstatic and the whole experience was surreal. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netEven at 82, Pat Boone still put up a good show for his fans who came to see him 55 years after his first visit in the Philippines, also at the Araneta Coliseum. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netBoone recalled some of the good memories he had during his first visit in the Philippines. He teased the crowd when he said that some of them looked quite familiar although they look a bit different from how he remembered them. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netBoone kicked off the show with “Ain’t That A Shame” and performed some of his greatest hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “April Love,” “Moody River,” and “Bernardine.” GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netHe proved he still got ‘em moves as he danced like a boss to some of his songs. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netBoone said “Bernardine” was his biggest selling record with 3 to 4 million records sold — and the best part of the song for him was the whistle. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netThe crowd tried whistling along with Pat Boone as he sang “Bernardine.” GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netChristmas came early at the Big Dome as Pat Boone performed a series of Christmas songs backed by a 20-piece choir. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netPat Boone serenaded the audience with “I Saw Santa Prayin’” and “Little Green Tree.” He also did a Christmas medley of “Joy To The World,” “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells,” “It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “White Christmas.” GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netOne of the highlights of the show was Pat Boone giving a bouquet of flowers to his long-time fan named “Star,“ or Bituin” in Tagalog. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netBoone approached this 96 year-old lady who looked delighted as she told him that she’s been a fan of him for a long time. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.netThe crowd cheered as Pat Boone handed her the bouquet and asked if he could kiss her on the cheek. GILLAN LASIC/INQUIRER.net
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‘A Merry Christmas with Pat Boone’ was presented by Ovation Productions, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 6, 2016.
