Jarvis Cocker pays tribute to Beatles legend during headline gig at TRNSMT

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Jarvis Cocker decided to pay tribute to a Beatles legend during Pulp's Friday night headline slot at TRNSMT.Part way through his set he began singing Happy Birthday to Ringo Starr, who turns 83 today.The tribute was part of engaging set from Cocker, who was clearly enjoying his time in Glasgow, and keen not to leave fans disappointed.The enigmatic performer looked every bit like Austin Powers as he rose from the back of the stage against a giant backdrop of the sun to the track I Spy from 1995.He began “It’s just like in the old days…” And so it was.

Britpop was reborn.Jarvis said: “We are Pulp. You are Glasgow and we are going to spend some time together this evening, ok?

This is the furthest north we’ve been ever. Thank you for being here. A concert is boring without audience. Under any other name it’s a rehearsal but we’re going to do the proper thing so can I ask you to clap.”He then started the famous guitar chords to Disco 2000 and the crowd of older and newbie fans bopped away.Jarvis then said: “It’s nice now the sun is about to go down.

What’s the festival like then?. Seems like it’s ok. Just trying to see if I recognise anybody.”“I’m looking into audience tonight and I’m seeing…Mis Shapes - as he began the song of that title. “Jarvis talked about love before playing Something Changed.He launched into Pink Glove, ahead of the surefire hit Common People, as his set rounded off a perfect first day of TRNSMT. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.