I’ll be honest: I went into this show a casual fan. I left a devout convert. Garth Brooks at BST Hyde Park wasn’t just a concert; it was a communal therapy session with a country soundtrack. He made 65,000 strangers feel like old friends.
If you ever get the chance to see him live, do it. Even if you don’t like country music. Even if you think cowboy hats are silly. Just go. Wear boots you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring tissues. And prepare to yell “I’ve got friends in low places” at the top of your lungs. You’ll thank me later.
And hey, my socks eventually dried. But that feeling? It’s still wet with joy.
