TO WRAP up the successful leg of "Love Rocks" concert series in the Philippines, Stephen Bishop on Saturday, May 26, serenaded his fans from all over Pampanga and Central Luzon, in a one-night only concert that also marks his more than four-decade journey in the music industry.
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter touched the hearts of hundreds of concert-goers as he performed his timeless and well-loved hits "It Might Be You," "On and On," and "Something New in My Life".
He also delighted fans by singing one of his most unforgettable songs, "Separate Lives," his self-penned ballad which was popularized by music stars Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin in 1985, for the Hollywood film White Nights.
A self-confessed Beatles fan, the revered artist also gave a tribute to the iconic American band by singing the group's version of "Slow Down," a soulful 1950s hit by R&B singer Larry Williams.
During the concert, Bishop shared that he is glad to be back in the province for the second time.
"I've been here in Pampanga before, during the 1980s, when I visited the Philippines for a documentary. It's really great to be back, much especially now that I am performing for my Filipino fans here in this side of the country," he said.
Aside from Bishop, the show's host and mainstay performer J. Michaels also entertained guests with a line-up of classic blues, pop, and rock music including "Wildflower" and "Baby Come Back," among others.
The Philippine-born showman, who is also known as the creator of the trademarked "Love Rocks" concert series, also shared the centerstage with acclaimed international singer Bobby Wilson.
The Grammy nominee is the son of legendary soul singer Jackie Wilson, the man behind the songs "Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher," "I Get the Sweetest Feeling," and "Lonely Teardrops," which the young Wilson also relived for his Kapampangan fans.
The all-around entertainer also captured the heart of the audiences and made everyone groove to their feet by giving a unique rendition of "Hey Jude" by the Beatles and "Treasure" by Bruno Mars.
In an interview with SunStar Pampanga, Wilson said that he is humbled by the warm welcome and that he is looking forward to his return in the province.
"This is actually my first time here in Pampanga, and it's really a memorable one mainly because of the crowd here tonight which is surprisingly exciting, loud, and fun. And food is not bad either!" he exclaimed.
"I would really like to come back and share my music and keep my father's legacy alive. This is a wonderful venue and I wish to grace the center stage again in the near future. Hopefully, I can bring along my Ilocana wife and half-Filipino son, so I can show them the beauty of Pampanga," he added.
Love Rocks is presented by the Countryside Entertainment Inc. And RW 95.1 FM, in partnership with the LausAutroGroup and sponsored by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, Clark International Airport, Quest Hotel, and CLTV36.