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GB40
Concert by Gary Barlow
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Date(s)20 January 2011
Gary Barlow concert chronology

GB40 was the first concert played by British singer-songwriter Gary Barlow as a solo artist in over 11 years and was held at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 20 January 2011. [1] The concert was organised by Barlow to celebrate his 40th birthday and his 20 years in the music industry with all money going to The Prince's Trust charity. [2]

Set list

  1. "Greatest Day"
  2. "Reach Out"
  3. "Open Road"
  4. "A Million Love Songs"
  5. "Like I Never Loved You at All" "with Ellie Goulding)
  6. "The Flood" (with Stuart Price)
  7. "Eight Letters"/"Vienna" (with Midge Ure)
  8. Medley ("I'd Wait for Life"/"The Circus"/"Love Ain't Here Anymore"/"Why Can't I Wake Up with You")
  9. "Forever Love"
  10. "Sunday to Saturday"
  11. "Wondering"
  12. "This Time"
  13. "Nobody Else"
  14. "Back for Good" (with Chris Martin)
  15. "Pray"
  16. "Said It All" with, Take That
  17. "Shine" (with Take That)
  18. "Patience"
  19. "Never Forget"
  20. "Rule the World"
  21. "Cuddly Toy" (not broadcast on BBC Radio 2)

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References

  1. "GB40 - Take That Official Site". Takethat.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  2. "Take That's Gary Barlow Celebrates 40th Birthday in Style". Gigwise. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2014.