Never Say Never World Tour
{{Short description|1999 concert tour by Brandy}}
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = Never Say Never World Tour
| image = Brandytour.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| landscape =
| alt =
| image_caption =
| artist = Brandy
| location =
| type =
| album = Never Say Never
| start_date = {{Start date|1999|05|23}}
| end_date = {{End date|1999|07|06}}
| number_of_legs = 3
| number_of_shows = {{unbulleted list|9 in Europe|4 in Asia|12 in North America|25 total}}
| last_tour =
| this_tour = Never Say Never World Tour
(1999)
| next_tour = Human World Tour
(2009)
}}
The Never Say Never World Tour was the first concert tour by American R&B singer Brandy to support her second studio album, Never Say Never. The tour became Norwood's first world tour, reaching North America, Asia, and Europe. The tour began in Paris, France, on May 23, 1999; However the American leg of the tour concluded earlier than expected on July 6 due to Brandy's obligations of filming Moesha.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1426522/brandy-cuts-short-american-tour-to-make-tv-return/|title=BRANDY CUTS SHORT AMERICAN TOUR TO MAKE TV RETURN|date=June 15, 1999|work=MTV News|publisher=MTV Networks|access-date=August 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226235901/http://www.mtv.com/news/1426522/brandy-cuts-short-american-tour-to-make-tv-return/|archive-date=February 26, 2022}}
Her [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNR0ErKp8qebFmPLkwEXCaI8J2D4Ml6hW showcase in Illinois on July 7th] was also taped, and aired later that year in December on UPN, entitled "Brandy in Concert: A Special for the Holidays". The June 10th show at the Shibuya Public Hall in Tokyo, Japan; was filmed and aired exclusively on WOWOW. The special was titled, "Brandy: Live in Japan 1999".
Crew
- Keyboard: Eric Daniels, Stan Jones
- Percussion: Ebenezer DaSilva
- Bass: Ethan Farmer
- Drums: Jaime Gamble
- Guitar: Glenn McKinney
- Backing vocals: Gromyko Collins, Demetrice O’Neal
- Dancers: Denosh Bennett, Edwin Morales, Leticia Roman, Lamar Tribble, Robert Vinson, Lejon Walker, Earl Wright, Russel Wright
- Tour Manager: Fred Kharazi
- Production Manager: Mike Carter
- Lighting Director: John Labbriola
- Drum Tech: John Lopez
- Hair & Makeup: Kanika Morgan
- FOH Sound Engineer: Elliot Peters
- Programmer: Steve Lu
- Monitor Engineer: Mike Mule
- Wardrobe: Barbie Baptist
Opening acts
- Tyrese (North America, select dates){{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426523/c-note-drops-debut-album-tours-with-brandy-britney-cher.jhtml|title=C-Note Drops Debut Album; Tours With Brandy, Britney, Cher |author= |date=May 26, 1999 |website=MTV News |publisher=MTV Networks |accessdate=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110075706/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426523/c-note-drops-debut-album-tours-with-brandy-britney-cher.jhtml|archive-date=November 10, 2013}}
- Silk (North America, select dates){{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1433962/702s-lemisha-becomes-new-mother.jhtml|title=702's LeMisha Becomes A New Mother |author= |date=June 23, 1999 |website=MTV News |publisher=MTV Networks |accessdate=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110075709/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1433962/702s-lemisha-becomes-new-mother.jhtml|archive-date=November 10, 2013}}
- C-Note (North America, select dates)
- 702 (North America, select dates)
Setlist
- "Overture" (contains elements of "Never Say Never")
- "Happy"
- "Baby"
- "I Wanna Be Down"
- "Brokenhearted"
- "Sittin' Up in My Room"
- "Angel in Disguise"
- "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)"
- "Have You Ever?"
- "Almost Doesn't Count"
- "Never Say Never"
- "Top of The World"
- "The Boy Is Mine"
- "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"
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- "Best Friend" and "Learn the Hard Way" were performed on select dates
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Tour dates
;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
:{{note label|SUM|A|A}}This concert was a part of "Summerfest"{{cite web |url=http://journaltimes.com/lifestyles/leisure/summerfest-lineup/article_cafa1785-12cc-52fb-b212-fff652536b93.html |title=Summerfest lineup |author= |date=June 21, 1999 |website=The Journal Times |publisher= |accessdate=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724124806/http://journaltimes.com/lifestyles/leisure/summerfest-lineup/article_cafa1785-12cc-52fb-b212-fff652536b93.html |archive-date=July 24, 2015}}
;Cancellations and rescheduled shows