[a fool in paradise]

it was like the story of his life punctuated by song

I've seen some retrospective (or biographical) shows like this from a number of performers (sometimes even with a slideshow or video montage). Not necessarily a bad thing, as long and the audience understands that's what they are getting. Sometimes it's just a chance to say "so long" or "goodbye".

[crazycatlady]

You would have probably liked Ray Davies “Storyteller” show. I did.