The Corrs come to SA

DECADES: NINE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE 'TALK ON CORNERS' GROUP

- Hein Kaiser

Imagine a band taking their debut album on tour three decades after its release. It's been that long since Talk On Corners turned Irish band The Corrs into global pop royalty. The sibling group's bringing the show to South Africa for the first time this month.

After years of solo projects and individual pursuits, they have come full circle, celebrating the songs that launched them and the memories in every chorus.

Ahead of their South African dates, Sharon Corr spoke about what it means to be back together, why Talk On Corners still feels as fresh as ever and the secret to keeping harmony alive both on and off the stage.

1.

It has been nearly three decades since Talk On Corners first took the world by storm. What does it feel like revisiting that era of your music and how have those songs grown or changed meaning for you over time?

The songs feel as fresh as ever and are a joy to revisit, when we play them it’s almost like travelling in time as they bring back so many great memories. Judging by the audience response they are as well loved as ever.

2.

South Africa has waited a long time for an official The Corrs tour. What made now the right time to finally bring your tour here?