I went into Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival; and, that means a Flower Power concert at the American Garden Theater in front of the American Adventure.
Performing tonight was Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. I have seen Peter Noone / Herman’s Hermits perform at Epcot a number of times over the years. I really, really enjoy this group; Peter Noone is a wonderful talent, fantastic entertainer and still sounds great! And the groups songs are among some of my all time favorites. I stayed for all three sets. They did change up one or two songs in each of the sets; but on the whole each set was pretty much the same.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Herman’s Hermits, they are an English rock band who had a number of hit songs in the 60’s and 70’s. The group was part of the British invasion that included such groups as the Beatles, Rollings Stones, etc. Anyway, some of the groups hit songs are: Henry the VIII I Am, I’m Into Something Good, Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Dandy, There’s A Kind Of Hush, Silhouettes, What A Wonderful World, A Must To Avoid, and Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat,
Tip: for those of you who don’t recognize songs by their title (like me) you can go to either YouTube.com and find a video or a website like Amazon.com and look up the greatest hits album. Amazon will allow you to play a few seconds of each song; just enough to help you recognize (or not) the song.
As I mentioned before, Peter Noone is an outstanding performer. He is high energy and not only travels all over the stage, but leaves the stage and wanders into the audience. You never know where he’s going to end up; he may even sit beside you or pose for a picture with you all while he’s singing. He is also a very, very quick witted and a very funny person. Also, he has a very large following of fans called “Noonatics”. These guys and gals are a hoot. They have all sorts of props they use during his songs. For instance, when he sings the word “baby, baby” they hold up dolls and they have large cards with the letters H E N R Y and a “no Sam” card for when he signs the extremely popular “Henry the VIII’.
His voice, personality, quick wit, humor and the way he interacts with the audience along with a great band and some truly memorable songs make his concert one of the best and one not to be missed! I hope you get to see them perform.
Here’s a few pictures from tonight’s performance for you to enjoy. As you’ll see, Peter did change his shirt and jacket for each performance.
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If you’re a fan of Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone or have seen them perform, leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.
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Full Service Restaurants:
1)San Angel Inn
2)Coral Reef
3)Restaurant Marrakesh
Counter Service Locations:
1)Sunshine Season
2)Krigla bakery
3)the outpost ice cream stand
Your comments:
I just love eating at Epcot. My all time favorite is San Angel Inn, no matter what time of the day you go it is always so romantic and the food is amazing and quite filling. The Coral Reef (the only time we went) the food was served faster than at a fast food outlet! And it was piping hot and delicious. The view of the fishes was fantastic and the desserts to die for!!! Finally Restaurant Marrakesh if for their ambiance and the fact that you can order in French (which can be a nice change for French speaking visitors).
As for counter service, Sunshine Seasons has the best ever ceasar salad with chiken and the chocolate cake (which count as a dessert with the disney dining plan) is out of this world.
Then it is the Krigla bakery for… it’s sweet items (after all it is vacations….) and finally the ice cream merchant (i don’t know the name) at the Outpost which has HUGE soft serve in fresh cones. Enough energy to walk “around the world a few more times”
Thank you for your wonderful articles, they do bring the magic back over and over again even if we live as far as Canada.
Saw Peter circa 1993 & was VERY pleasantly surprised. He’s ALWAYS a fun show. Look on YouTube: should be a whole show posted
I saw the show on April 10, 2010 at Epcot. Peter Noon is fantastic and deserves all compliments. I was so pleased with the entire perfomance so I attended all three of them.
His performance was fantastic and his personality is so energetic. He reaches out to the entire audience.
I will continue to persue his performances.
My wife was so happy too.
Peter God Bless you . Continue your fabulous work because you are truely a perfomer.
Raymond
DizneyMike replies: Raymond, yes Peter Noone is quite the entertainer. My wife and I went two night and saw three shows each night. Just wonderful! Thanks for the comment…Mike
was @ AT 5: 15 SHOW SUNDAY & IT WAS FANTASTIC . LIKE YOU HIS FAN CLUB MADE THE SHOW THAT MUCH MORE FUN.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
DizneyMike replies: Dusty, glad you were able to catch the his concert and thanks for the comment…Mike
Mike,
So glad you enjoyed the concerts. Thanks for the great pictures. I am so jealous! I had such a crush on Peter waayy back when! So far I haven’t had any luck with coordinating my trips down there to catch his concerts but now that I know he puts on such a great show….maybe next year…. Any way I would love to do the Fireworks Dessert Party too.
So it looks like I will have to plan my trip a few weeks later than this year.
See ya then!
DizneyMike replies: Penny, glad you liked the blog! Hopefully you’ll be able to work out the timing on your next trip….Mike
I’m a Herman’s Hermits fan from way back (but I’m not telling you my age) and we saw them at EPCOT back in 1995 — it was my daughters’ first concert (they were ages 10 and 7 at the time). They loved the show and, as soon as we got home, we loaded a bunch of HH songs on their iPods. They know all the words to the hits and still talk about wanting to go to another Herman’s Hermits show! Interesting to see how good music lasts and lasts…
DizneyMike replies: Elly, I’m happy to tell you that there is no requirement to tell your age on this blog. -:) Sounds like you and your children will have to visit next year when HH is here….Mike
We saw Peter Noone last year at Epcot and I was sure disappointed to miss him this year. What a high energy performer! I sent my daughter to take photos up close and he handed her a greatest hits CD–scared her a little because she didn’t expect it,LOL. I now have 18 and 15 year old Herman’s Hermits fans at home.
BTW, my husband and I think Peter looks a little like Ron White these days! But still adorable.
DizneyMike replies: Robin, too bad you didn’t make it for this year’s concerts. Yes, he is high energy and he passed out his CD’s to young folks in the audience again this year. Hopefully you and those teenage fans will get here next year….Mike
Wish I could have been there too! Thanks for the great review and pics, Mike! 🙂
DizneyMike replies: Cassie, I’m sure you would have love it! Hopefully you will be able to get to one of his concerts in the future…Mike
Dizney Mike, thanks a bunch for the totally fab and awesome review and the great pics! Peter and his band always give the greatest concerts, and they are always so much fun! All of the shows are different because you never know what Peter is going to do next! He is an amazing singer and entertainer! I was unable to make it to Epcot this year. However, I have attended nearly 30 of Peter’s shows over the last few years, and will be attending many more in the future! And as you may have guessed, I am a Noonatic and very proud to be one!
Thanks again,
Lisa
DizneyMike replies: Lisa, thanks for the great comment; it’s much appreciated….Mike
Peter and the band put on an amazing concert, and he is always so full of energy,and sooo very funny!!!! He is also totally awesome with his fans, signs autographs after almost every concert!!! Hoping to make it to Epcot next year!!! Love your pictures!!!! Also a great review!!!
DizneyMike replies: Nancy, he does put on a great show. I hope you can make the trip down here next year when he’s scheduled to perform….Mike
Thank you so, so much for your super review and fabulous pics of Peter Noone’s show at Epcot!
While I wasn’t there, I have been to about 100 of his shows over the years and really enjoyed your comments. Yes, I too, am one of those Noonatics you mentioned! As you can see – we do have lots of fun at his shows.
Hope its ok with you – I’ve posted a link to your blog on peter’s website (peternoone.com) so that all his fans can enjoy it. Hope you get lots of comments from them!
Thanks again –
Barbara Landsperg
Ozone Park NY
DizneyMike replies: Barbara, no problem posting the link. The blog is there to be shared! Thanks for the kind words….Mike
Love the grey jacket on Peter!!!! Wow, legendary performer!!!! And what fun his shows are…and what a romantic voice!!! Never enough.
DizneyMike replies: Janis, he still sounds great! We went back in tonight (Sunday) and saw all three shows; what fun….Mike
Peter Noone was my celebrity crush in childhood, I had all the Herman’s Hermits albums, pictures plastered all over my room and can probably still sing all the words to those songs you listed! Well, maybe not Dandy, but I could hum it! LOL I saw them in concert back in the 60’s and also have seen him twice at Epcot. Thank you for the great review and pics!
DizneyMike replies: Nancy, glad you liked the blog and pictures! Thanks for taking the time to comment…Mike