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A memory lane like no other
Neil Hannon songwritting has withstood admirably the often cruel passage of time, writes JAMES WALSH
Neil Hannon at the Barbican aided by an orchestra and some very fine musicians

The Divine Comedy
Barbican, London

 

“MAYBE it’s tonight. Maybe tomorrow night, next week, next month, next year / We’ve only time to fear”

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