Tom Dunne: It's matrimony — me and Gilbert O'Sullivan had a fine time  

Seeing the Waterford maestro onstage was a great opportunity to re-immerse myself in the wonderful McCartney-esque melodies he has created through the years 
Tom Dunne: It's matrimony — me and Gilbert O'Sullivan had a fine time  

Gilbert O'Sullivan has been rolling back the years in recent concerts. 

The term 'supergroup' is often bandied about but….Paul Brady (genius) and Eleanor McEvoy (A Woman’s Heart) on main vocals, Paul Harrington (winner of Eurovision) and Tom Dunne (fan of Eurovision) on harmonies. What can I say: a supergroup, or just Row G at a Gilbert O’Sullivan concert?

Gilbert had been encouraging the audience to sing, but in one song it was the audience alone for the chorus. “I’m relying on you,” he said. I looked down our line. “Guys,” I said quietly, “we’ve got this!” Other rows, read ‘em and weep.

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