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Kate Moss just can't get enough of Hyde Parklife
By Georgina Littlejohn, London Lite Last updated at 13:42pm on 03.07.09Kate Moss kept cool in the soaring temperatures as Blur made their "spiritual" homecoming in Hyde Park.
Chic in hotpants and boots, the supermodel, 35, joined 55,000 other fans at the gig last night. She and boyfriend Jamie Hince watched from the side of the stage, along with producer Mark Ronson and film director Terry Gilliam, as Blur kicked off a two-night run with their debut single She's So High.
Chic in shorts: Kate Moss at the gig
Fresh off the back of their set that closed Glastonbury on Sunday, frontman Damon Albarn told the crowd that playing in the park was their "spiritual comeback", adding: 'When we first thought maybe it would be a good idea to do some gigs, the first thing we did was to book this place.'
The reunited band - Albarn, bassist Alex James, lead guitarist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree - played a two-hour set that included Girls & Boys, Country House and Song 2.
A bit of a Blur: fans reaching out to touch Damon Albarn in Hyde Park
They then launched into their breakthrough hit Parklife, featuring an appearance on stage by former EastEnders actor Phil Daniels, who narrated the 1994 track.
And Albarn revealed that the setting for the evening had inspired the song. 'I had the idea for this song in this park,' he said.
'I used to come into the park and watch the people and the pigeons and all that stuff.'
* Absolute Radio is broadcasting Blur's Hyde Park set from 5pm on Sunday.
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