It’s argued that Graham Norton Show has the best TV live musical performances, I tend to agree a little bit, the sound system is great and the atmosphere is Theater like, Graham himself interacts very well with the musical guest.
I didn’t watch every episode of the show, but from the bunch of episodes I’ve seen, I’ll list my Favourite musical performances starting with the remarkable “Bonfire Heart” by James Blunt. I have to say that I watched other TV performances of the song like in X factor Australia (they have a very chillin’ fun atmosphere there, the audience interacts and gets excited as if it’s a concert, unlike the UK X factor which is a bit tense and judgmental) and other performance at the Ellen Show .. Graham Norton one is my favourite.
Another remarkable musical performance was by Paloma Faith for “Picking up the Pieces“, I have to say that Paloma is stunning anyway and mastered almost every performance for this song, but again, this version is my favourite.
Do you have to be a fan of the artist or the song to tell if the performance is great or not? not for me, no. That’s the case with Laura Mvula and Her “Green Garden” performance, very unique.
الآنَ وبعدئذٍ .. Now And Then 