Rihanna - Wireless 2012 review
'A perfect end to the weekend'
Rhian Daly - 08 July 2012
Closing Wireless festival for 2012, Rihanna is challenged
with bringing the mother of all parties. As you'd expect, she doesn't disappoint, bringing a taste of Egypt to Hyde Park with
her backdrop.
Performing in front of a sphinx with glowing red eyes, she struts through a flawless set with ease,
despite seemingly suffering from a sore throat. 'Only Girl (In The World)' opens the show to huge cheers, setting the pace
for the rest of the night.
'Take A Bow' and 'Love The Way You Lie' aside, tonight's performance is all about the
dancing. We get a filthy 'S&M', an air-punching 'Don't Stop The Music' and a raunchy 'Talk That Talk'. By the time 'Umbrella'
comes around, the rain that's lingered over the day has disappeared but that doesn't stop the crowd from raising their own
umbrellas in salute.
All too soon it's the end but Rihanna's not about to go quietly. Ticker tape falls from the
sky, fireworks squeal into the sky and 'We Found Love' sees the whole of Hyde Park go crazy in the mud. A perfect end to the
weekend.
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