Here are some Boyz II Men Fans experiences at Evolution World Tour (Page 5) concerts in 1997-1998:

Name: Lady C
Where: Austin, Texas
When: May 6, 1998
Favorite Song: Doin' Just Fine
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: None
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Kimberley
Where: Brisbane, Australia
When: December 4, 1998
Favorite Song: End of the Road
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was Perfect!!! Shawn was making jokes the whole time. They are really beautiful - I almost lost my voice from screaming so loud!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Petroula
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: December 2, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Crowd participation was the best, I had the best time out, and the only thing is I hope they don't take too long to do Australia again.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Erika
Where: Portland, Oregon
When: May 30, 1998
Favorite Song: 4 Seasons of Loneliness
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Awesome!
Rating: 9 out of 10

Name: Melissa
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: December 2, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was THE best concert eva. I saw it with my brother and his friend. We sat on the upper lower section, near the technicians. CDB was the first act to sing - if you don't know them, do so!!! They were sooo good. The concert was due to start at 8pm, and the Boyz came on at 9:10 PM. They started with "Motownphilly." Mike didn't dance - I think he's still recovering from his back injury, but he did dance towards the end. He also didn't wear tanktops like the other guys - I think he's still outta shape. Anyway, the best bit I liked about the Boyz, was the way that they got everyone up into the groove - you know, like they didn't leave anyone out. They got everyone up, clapped, clicked (for "Water Runs Dry" - beautiful song), danced - I had a ball. They gave out roses in "I'll Make Love to You," and Mike actually went out into the audience and picked people for their roses. I loved Mike's own solo bit by himself - when he said "Ladies", we all had to say "Yes Mike". Man he's cool. So if you have a chance to see the Boyz - SEE THEM I just wanna say that BOYZ II Men were wicked, and it was the BOMB!!! I LUV YOU BOYZ II MEN!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Robin
Where: ??, ??
When: June 21, 1998
Favorite Song: On Bended Knee
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Destiny's Child, Next and Uncle Sam were the opening acts. I went with my best friend. We were too far away to catch a rose, but it was the best day of my life!!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Julien
Where: Paris, France
When: November 11, 1998
Favorite Song: It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was my first Boyz II Men concert and it was magic!!! I don't know how to say what I felt because I can't find my words.
Rating: 9 out of 10

Name: Jo
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: November 30, 1998
Favorite Song: End of the Road
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Like the '95 concert, it was terrific. The only downfall was they sold out of programs so I am trying to track one down in Melbourne or Brisbane. The main focus was on their singing and dancing which is always brilliant. We'd love to see more of them out here in Australia.
Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Name: Shannon
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: November 30, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go & It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Absolutely awesome! They all looked FINE!! They sang well, they talked to the audience heaps (which I love!) and Shawn said he wants to get a house in Sydney (too bad he was joking!). Wanya was full of energy and jumping everywhere, and they didn't want to leave! The concert was meant to finish at 10:30, but they came out thirty minutes late so it was meant to finish at 11:00, but they didn't leave 'til 11:30. In other words....BRILLIANT!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Lee#13
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: November 30, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was SOOO good - as expected! I travelled twelve hours each way and worth every second! They seemed to be having soooo much fun and Wanya's voice was amazing, as was his dance moves! Shawn did most of talking as was really funny! Mike's solo of "Uhh Ahh" was so sexy! Nate was quiet but his voice is so perfect live! I was having the time of my life!!! them in white singlets is pleasure to the eyes!!!! They sung so many songs and said they went back to basics - no fireworks, no magic, but just them singing!!!! Which is all I wanted!! An encore with two songs made the night even better! I look forward to seeing them two more times this week!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Jonathan
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: November 30, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: What can I say? It was a mad show. They kept it simple as they said they would. Even without the pyrotechnics it was still an awesome show. The singing and the dancing was perfect. They were even making jokes. They gave the audience exactly what they wanted. I hope they do come out again next year like they said they would.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Monica
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: November 30, 1998
Favorite Song: End of the Road
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The concert was incredible. The Boyz had so much energy, they were really great. They were cracking jokes, and promised to be back next year!!! They sang "End of the Road" TWICE!!! They kept complimenting the crowd, and everyone absolutely loved them. They threw roses out during "I'll Make Love to You," and they threw out towels and their water bottles. It was the most perfect night ever!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Nate-D
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: November 30, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Boyz II Men really know how to entertain a crowd! This was the single greatest concert that has ever hit the Australian shores! It was funny because the Boyz didn't want to leave and instead gave us their own encore. It was great and well worth the money for it!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Walton
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
When: June 4, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I love all of the songs Boyz II Men sang and sing.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Victoria
Where: Richmond, Virginia
When: July 17, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was great, I loved Boyz II Men all my life and I was so excited to really see them and in the song "I'll Make Love to You," Wanya and Shawn was singing to me. We were right in the front, it was the best ever.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Sharon
Where: Virginia Beach, Virginia
When: July 18 & 19, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I LOVED BOTH TIMES ESPECIALLY SINCE I CAME FROM THE NETHERLANDS (I WON THE FIRST CONCERT, THE SECOND WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MIKE!!!!) THANX AGAIN. IN THREE DAYS TIME IT'S PARTY TIME AGAIN IN ROTTERDAM. SEE IF THEY CAN DO IT AGAIN.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Kisha
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: July 4, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was the best concert I've ever been to. They really looked out for their hometown. Philadelphia loves them and we know that they love us. Great concert!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Danielle
Where: Albany, New York
When: July 10, 1998
Favorite Song: Motownphilly
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Hi, I went to see Boyz II Men in concert this summer, and it was so phat! The opening groups were Uncle Sam, Next, and Destiny's Child. The opening Boyz II Men song was "Motownphilly" complete with fireworks! I loved it SO much, I even had box seats,(thanx dad!). I almost cried during "A Song for Mama" partly because I was soooo happy to be there, but I love that song! I would like some Boyz II Men frineds online, so E-Mail me!
Rating: 9.9 out of 10

Name: Beverly
Where: Toronto, Canada
When: July 7, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I have been to some of the concerts by the group and I have to agree, that this is probably their best. "I'll Make Love to You" was my favorite because it is then when Wanya, handed me a rose, (which I still have). Since I was in the front row, center, Shawn was also able to reach down and grab my hand, and I blew him a kiss, he blew me one back. Needless, to say I love Shawn and Boyz II Men. Keep up the good work and I will be front row for every concert you have in Toronto.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Tina
Where: New York, New York
When: June 13, 1998
Favorite Song: Baby C'Mon
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was best concert I went to. It would of been better if it was at MSG, but I was happy. When they sang "We're Not Making Love No More" Wanya tore that song up. It was best I ever heard him sound. Plus, I saw Shawn's mother and Wanya's daugter.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Fan
Where: Mountain View, California & Concord, California
When: May 26, 1998 & June 3, 1998
Favorite Song: Girl in the Life Magazine & Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The best part was when the guys sang "We're Not Making Love No More" by Dru Hill. I think that they should have recorded that song because they make Dru Hill sound bad after the Boyz sang it.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Lovely
Where: Toronto, Canada
When: July 7, 1998
Favorite Song: Girl in the Life Magazine
Worst Song: I'll Make Love to You
Complete Review: I THOUGHT THE CONCERT WAS REALLY HYPE, BUT I NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE SITTING DOWN WHEN BOYZ II MEN WERE TRYING TO GET EVERYONE GOING. I OF COURSE WAS STANDING THE WHOLE TIME AND I HAD A LOT OF PEOPLE GETTING FED UP WITH ALL MY SCREAMING. I WAS SITTING IN THE LAST ROW OF THE MOLSON THEATHER BUT IT DID NOT MATTER I GOT TO SEE SHAWN AND ALL THE REST. WHAT I REALLY WANTED WAS FOR ALL MY COUSINS TO BE THERE THEN IT WOULD HAVE REALLY BEEN FUN BUT, NOT EVERYONE WAS ABLE TO GO. IN ALL THE BOYZ II MEN CONCERT WAS REALLY GOOD.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Tawana
Where: New York, New York
When: July 13, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The concert was fabulous. First, Uncle Sam came out and he was fabulous. Second, Destiny's Child came out and performed and those girls can sing. Third, Next came out and performed and they were okay because at this point I was getting anxious waiting for the main act. Then last but definitely not least Boyz II Men came out and performed for two and a half hours. I was so filled up with excitement. They came out with alot of energy. The fireworks they had going off if seemed as though they were getting energy from that. They sung old and new songs. They made sure their was lots of crowd participation which was really nice. Unfortunately I wasn't close enough to touch them but I saw them all really well. Their changed outfits about four different times. Each time was appropriate for the kind of songs they were going to sing in a particular part of the concert. They handed out roses which was really nice. They ended the concert with the same energy that they came in with.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Tiffany
Where: Mountain View, California
When: May 26, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This was the first concert I have ever been to and it was the best thing in the world. The lights, everything was just off the hook, I was hype the whole night. I was singing loud, screaming, just cutting-up. That night will remain in my mind forever. If they ever performed another concert here I would be there.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Annie
Where: Orange County, ??
When: July 6, 1998
Favorite Song: On Bended Knee
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: SHAWN WINKED AT ME, UNCLE SAM SQUIRTED WATER IN MY MOUTH, AND WANYA SANG TO ME AND READ MY POSTER. WHEN I WAS CRYING DURING "A SONG FOR MAMA" NATE WAS CONCERNED.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Kara
Where: Cleveland, Ohio
When: June 26, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This concert was my first Boyz II Men concert, but only my third concert that I've ever been to. I liked it a lot. It was great to be able to hear and see them live. The only thing that I didn't like was, at the end of some songs they had fireworks go off and it really bothered me. But, I'm glad I got to go.
Rating: 8 out of 10

Name: Carli
Where: ??, Idaho
When: June ??, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Hey, the boyz were awesome! The concert overall wasn't too bad, but, the thing is, K-Ci & JoJo, Uncle Sam and Next were supposed to be there and none of them showed up. There was a rumor going around that K-Ci and JoJo were there, but their band didn't show up or something. Even though the other groups didn't show up the Boyz made up for the rest of the guys! I LOVE YOU BOYZ!
Rating: 9 out of 10

Name: Jessica
Where: Darien Lake, ??
When: July ??, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: IT WAS THE BEST CONCERT I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Sakinah
Where: New York, New York
When: July 13, 1998
Favorite Song: Baby C'Mon
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Boyz II Men were the bomb and they were much better the second time around I got a once in a lifetime chance to see my baby's twice once three years ago at the garden and I can just say that they were Boyz then and men this time and I can not wait to experience the thrill again!!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: JC
Where: Toronto, Canada
When: July 7, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was the happiest day of my life because of that concert. It was amazing!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Carrie
Where: New York, New York
When: September 24, 1998
Favorite Song: A Song for Mama
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was a benifit concert for childrens mentoring. Boyz II Men, Natile Cole, Aretha Franklin, & Barry Manilow performed. Boyz II Men got a award for all their hard work and dedication with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Tom Brokecow presented them with the award because he was the MC. Each performer got an award at the end of their performance because they all work with the mentoring of children. It made me want to go out and give my time to children and I did.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Crystal Hill
Where: Toronto, Ontario Canada
When: July 7, 1998
Favorite Song: A Song for Mama
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The concert was the best. There was a lot of dancing and special effects. Mike hurt his back a few days before the show so he wasn't up dancing around with the rest of them. I have liked Boyz II Men for about six years now so to finally get to see them live was amazing even if I was in the last row. I can't wait to see them again when they come back.
Rating: 9 out of 10

Name: Kerri
Where: New York, New York
When: September 24, 1998
Favorite Song: End of the Road
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I went to the concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, and it was great. It started out with Barry Manilow singing like 4 or 5 songs and he sounded really good and then Natalie Cole started singing but I didn`t really like her (except the last song) because she sang really slow songs. Then Boyz II Men came out wearing really nice suits and the crowd went wild. Then I heard a lot of people screaming out Wanya and Shawns name. The first song they sang was "Water Runs Dry" and then they sang "Doin' Just Fine". Then they stopped and said a few words and they sang "A Song for Mama" the last song was "End of the Road" (of course) and everyone near where I was sitting was up clapping singing, etc. We were so loud you could barely hear the Boyz singing. Then everyone got up to see Aretha Franklin. She was really good too. Everyone now was up and dancing and she was the one who closed the show.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Smiley
Where: Virginia Beach, Virginia
When: July 19, 1998
Favorite Song: Doin' Just Fine
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was awesome and everything was well put together. These are the most talented group of men that grace this world with their presence. You can't go wrong with Boyz II Men. P.S. SHAWN (SLIM) STOCKMAN IS A CUTIE.
Rating: 10 out of 10

Name: Neva
Where: New York, New York
When: July 6, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: On July 6, 1998, I had one of the best experiences of my life. I attended the Boyz II Men taping of VH1's Hard Rock Live at Sony Sound Studios in Manhatten, NY. I had seen the guyz on 4th of July, but due to the security, could not get as close to the stage as I would have liked. We were approximately 5 feet from the right hand side of the stage, which I was grateful for, compared to the million people in the audience. But at this event on 7/6/98, I must have been no more than 18 inches from the stage. There were only 200 people there, and I was in the front row. It was surely going to be an amazing time for me. All of a sudden the announcer said, "Welcome to the stage, Boyz II Men!" I was so excited! They came running out in blue jumpers and took their places in front of me. Shawn's microphone stand was directly in front of me, and he saw me and my aunt as soon as he stepped out on stage. He smiled and nodded towards us and looked happy to see us there. I was beyond ecstatic! Michael was sitting in the back due to his spinal problem, so he didn't see us right away as did Shawn. They began with "Motownphilly", and we all went crazy. From "Motownphilly", they did "Under Pressure", great as always. Then a few new dance steps lead them into "Sympin'". Nate sang his beginning lines to my aunt. Then they moved on to some slower songs. Which would be my favorites! They sang "Doin' Just Fine" beautifully, with beautiful choreography. They then performed "A Song for Mama", which the crowd loved. Then Wanya asked "How would you like it if Boyz II Men made love to you tonight?" and I knew that the 14 week number one song, "I'll Make Love to You" was going to be performed!! There they were with their dozens of red roses and I was so happy... I always wished I would get one of the roses at a concert..now was my chance! Nate gave my aunt a rose, and Michael made his way over to our side of the stage. He immediately saw us and started smiling... he gave me a rose!! :) I was SO happy. Then towards the end of the song, Shawn had three roses left. All the girls to my right were screaming "SHAWN" so he would give them a rose, but he walked over, and held the rose over each of their heads, almost teasing them, then he handed the rose right to me. He is so sweet! He also gave one to my aunt. At the end of the song, Wanya gave a rose to a little girl and told her to have a good summer, which was sweet. Those roses are still in my room and will be kept forever! After this song was my absolute favorite, "On Bended Knee". I just love this song, especially Shawn's part. I was so close, it was closer than I could ever have gotten at a regular show, this is why I will never forget this day. Wanya came right up in our faces, about 6 inches away from me, singing, and the woman behind me came running up so he could wipe his sweat on her napkin..lol Then they broke into the amazing "End of the Road". Each guy sort of "picked" a girl from the audience to sing their part to. Right after the second chorus, I knew it was Mike's turn. When I saw him walking over to me, I thought he was kidding. He was looking at me, almost giggling, cause he knows how much I adore him! My aunt said, he is talking to you, and pushed me closer. I was standing with my body up against the edge of the stage and he was standing on the stage. I had my hands folded and I was mouthing every single word he was saying right back to him. Especially the part, "I love you anyway, and I'm still gonna be here for you till my dying day baby". I will never forget how I felt looking into his eyes. It was the most wonderful feeling I will ever have in this world. After he finished, I was so happy, I thought I was going to fall! I was jumping and almost crying, literally. I know I have met them all so many times, but they are such a major part in my life and I always get so emotional when I see them or are around them, because they have made my dreams come true. After "End of the Road", they performed "Can't Let Her Go" twice. They were all wearing their Groove Jerseys, Mike in #21, Wanya in #92, Shawn in #88, and Nate in #23. Before they performed this, they wanted to get the crowd hyped. So they did their little, "1, 2, 3, SCREAM" routine. Shawn came right up to my put the microphone right by my face and was smiling like I don't know what! :) During the "Can't Let Her Go" chorus, they were all at their microphone stands (w/the exception of Mike) doing the choreographed dance that goes with that song, from the video and their tour. As I said earlier, Shawn's mic was RIGHT in front of me, and he was looking at me while dancing. I started doing the dance the same time they all were, since I learned it from the video..lol and Shawn started laughing so hard!! :) It was funny. Then they said thanks for coming out tonight, we love all of you, we love NY!! :) It was so great. A week later I went to both Radio City Music Hall shows in NY, on the 13th and 14th of July. They were also great, with the exception of the opening acts which I refused to sit through the second night. The first night was really good, they sang wonderfully and I enjoyed their stage setup. The guyz all went downstairs for the after show and I got to see all of them.. Shawn said he was happy I could make it and Wanya thanked me for the gift I gave him for Christmas. I hugged Mike, Wan, and Shawn:) Tuesday's performance was just AMAZING. They were giving 200% of what they had. One good part of Tuesday night's show (7/14/98) was when Nate sang his part of "Water Runs Dry" in Spanish..that was pretty amazing. Plus their moms were there the second night which made it all that much better:). I am going to see them this Thursday, (9/24/98). I know this will be my last show of the year, so I am really looking forward to it. I saw the guyz live on 9/9/95 also, so this will be my sixth time seeing them. But out of all those 6 shows, the VH1 Hard Rock Live was my absolute FAVORITE and most MEMORABLE show I have and ever will have attended. That is why I chose to review that one in so much detail. Thanks for listening:) Boyz II Men forever & alwayz! <3
Rating: 10 out of 10

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