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Morrissey Forever! (Score:0)
i like me, do you? (Score:0)
Re:i like me, do you? (Score:2, Interesting)
The lyric goes something like
Why did I let you get away....
with saying the things said to me?
Is it because I like you?
ITs something along those lines.
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Setlist (Score:0)
Please, Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
Jack the Ripper
At Amber
Alsatian Cousin/Little Man What Now
I want the One I Can't have
Hairdresser On Fire
The first of the gang to die--NEW SONG
The World is full of crashing boars--NEW SONG
Everyday Is Like Sunday
I Like You???--NEW SONG
Suedehead
Sister I'm A Poet
Meat Is Murder
Mexico- (Fucking bad! A Little boy , things in Mexico)--NEW SONG
November Spawned A Monster
(Maudlin Street was on the set list but not played)- Speedway
Tonight's Concert (Score:0)
Setlist..... Just Got home.... (Score:4, Informative)
1. Please Please please let me get what I want
2. Jack the Ripper
3. At Amber
4. Alsatian Cousin
5. Little Man, What Now?
6. I want the one I cant have
7. Hairdresser On Fire
8. The First Of the Gang to Die (New Song)
9. The World is Full of Crashing Bores (New Song)
10. Everyday Is Like Sunday
11. Suedehead
12. Sister Im A Poet
13. Meat Is Murder
14. Mexico (For Want of My Love??) (New Song)
15. November Spawned a Monster
16. Speedway
encore
17. Theres a Light That never Goes out
That is the Definitive Setlist.. Wrote it down as they played.. :o)
What a great show... so many amazing old songs. and the Mexico song was GREAT!!
Bye for now..... Butterfly ... Phoenix AZ
Did he have a pauch? (Score:0)
oh my god! (Score:1)
someone pinch me. hard. real hard.
I am in disbelief.
my god what a gorgeous set list.
I hope it doesnt change too much
before he comes to Eugene... See you there, Moz!
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Great set list, except (Score:0)
Speedway-same as above.
Meat is Murder- Great song but played on last tour
Would drop the above and add:
Find out for yourself
Maudilin Street (great if actually on the setlist)
Girlfreind in a Coma
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New song subjects? (Score:0)
new songs/show recap (crossposted to main board) (Score:4, Informative)
Those songs were actually played on the speakers outside the venue
so about 10 of us got a crystal clear earful.
Crashing Bores is really good musically, vocally and lyrically.
I Like You is a middle of the road song.
The First of the Gang to Die is a decent song.
All three of these songs are about the same in that they are
all sort of mid-tempo. Nothing heavy, nothing too soft.
Mexico is more of a ballad type of song. It has a real nice
rhythm to it.
I would say in order of best to not best the 4 songs are:
Crashing Bores
Mexico
First of the Gang to Die
I Like You
Additionally,
Please, Please, Please was a fairly heavy version.
Jack the Ripper was the same.
At Amber was ok. Moz had problems hearing himself all night.
Alsatian Cousin sounded a lot like live version of the past
but went straight into Little Man What Now just like the album.
Hairdresses was just like the Oye tour with the same lyric changes.
I Want the One I Can't Have was just SUPERB.
Everyday is like Sunday and Suedehead were both played without distortion
like they were played in 91 compared to 92 where it was all electric.
Sister I'm a Poet was the same.
Meat is Murder was just like the Oye tour.
Ditto for November.
Speedway was different in beginning the song. Morrissey sang the first
lines VERY VERY slowly, more wording it than singing it. Boz had
the chainsaw sample at his control but it was much much louder when
the road crew tested it.
The encore, There is a Light was great. Morrissey kind of gave up
on the vocals at the end but the crowd didn't.
Dean Butterworth had very short hair and a small goatee.
Boz had light brown hair with a full beard and mustache and
I think he was looking a lot like Al Borland from Tool Time/Home Improvement.
Gary looked like he always does.
Alain had some weird short haircut and looked like Joey
Tribianni from friends.
Moz looked good. I few less hairs but still Moz.
The set list had me in utter disbelief. I knew something
big was going to happen for the encore, I just had no idea.
From beginning to end Morrissey seemed eager to prove that
he can absolutely blow away an audience any time he wants.
He kept asking repeatedly if the crowd liked the new songs, specfically
Last of the Gang and Mexico. He didn't ask after Crashing Bores
because the response was so much better.
More on Dean.. he had a gong on his drum set like John
Bonham or something. It was kind of funny trying to see
when he was going to use it. I think he did some sort of
drum roll on it to end Meat is Murder.
He was real stiff and seemed like he was trying very hard
not to mess up. I think by the time they get to Vegas he
is going to really shine. He had some nice fills that spiced
up November and some other songs but most notably he by far
has the loudest drums out of him, Spencer and Spike.
The show was in a round theatre and people were getting on
stage like mad during Hairdresser. Gary's amps got knocked over
as did Boz's and his broke. Alain's mic got knocked over as well
and for a while it looked like it was going to get ugly fast
but people backed off.
Morrissey introduced Last of the Gang and started to play
but Boz stopped him because of his amp not working and
Morrissey quipped, "It's a short song"
They replaced Boz's amp with the King Cheeta's amp.
Overall the show was great even though there was sound
problems and sometimes the lack of rehearsal seemed
appearant.
At one point during the show he said, "I thought by now
you would have moved on.... There's still time"
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Question (Score:0)
mexico song (Score:0)
Was there? (Score:0)
Re:Was there? (Score:3, Informative)
the colors of the shirts were Blue, Pink and Black shirts all with the same italicized scripted "Morrissey" on the front. the blue and pink shirt were crew type t-shirts; while the black was a stretchy tank top for women.
King Cheetha had only one shirt and it was black.
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Overall, I thought the show was great. I thought Morrissey was much more personalbe than the last time I saw him (97)' State Fair (Maladjusted). I am left to believe and I may be really off on this, but it seems as though he enjoys Arizona, for he knows where the shopping malls are located, includes Arizona on his tours, makes fun of pronouncing Tucson, said his skin was leathery from being born in Flagstaff and filmed a video (Lovelife) here, etc. - Maybe I'm reaching.
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Anyone figure out what the referrence to the song he said was dedicated to "someone who died 25 years ago within the last 48 hours? you know or don't you?" -- I believe the song was "There's a Light". I think he was fooling around, because a few things he said where very random, like being born in Flagstaff, etc. But if anyone knows pleast let me know.
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In closing, the Viva Hate songs revival, A. Counsin and Little Man What Now, were absolutely fantastic. Those two songs alone were worth the price of admission. Don't even tease me that Maudlin Street was on the setlist but didn't get played. - To all the people who have tickets for upcomming shows, enjoy.
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What is the name of this tour?? (Score:1)
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Dean and more (Score:3, Informative)
Morrissey's voice. In my opinion, he did not reaaly get warmed up until Suedehead, when his voice started to sound really full. He made a comment earlier in the show, saying, "the mic is off-key, not me."
I agree with earlier posts--I want the one I can't have was fabulous. Unreal. The Viva Hate selections were great because I really felt like he had not played them in years alhtough I could be wrong, but I was happy about that because Viva Hate is a great album.
As the show went on, I really began to think, "Gosh, Morrissey has so many great songs to choose from...he could put a different set list together for every night of the tour, and they would all be smashing."
Moz was pretty talkative. You have already read about, "Good evening Wichita." He also quipped, "I really thought you would tire of this by now" (or words to that affect). He also said, "Before we head on to Tucson tomorrow, we are going to hit Fashion Square because we really need some 'fashion'". For those of you who don't know, Fashion Square is a snobby, uppity mall in Scottsdale, an uppity town, if you ask me, so the comment from Moz was classin IMO.
He dedicated one song, I cannot remember which to "someone who died twenty (?????) years ago, I think you all know who, or do you?" And he also mis pronounced Tucson on purpose several time ("Tuxson, Tucson, Tuxson").
Anyway, I hope that helps and look forward to reading other posts.
The MAN is back. Believe it, and he is better than ever. Thank you Morrissey, thank you.
Celebrity Theatre - Phoenix, AZ 08.09.2002 (Score:3, Informative)
King Cheetah were a capable power-chord band. They were better than I expected. :) They sang a song which they claimed was dedicated to Morrissey called "Victoria In Reverse." Victoria in reverse is Airotciv, so I don't know what they meant: erosive?
I was shocked by Please, Please, Please being the first song. For Everyday Is Like Sunday, Boz played a banjo. During said song, Morrissey grimaced self-consciously when he sang, "come, come, nuclear bomb" (I'm guessing because of the terrorist attacks last year). He introduced Everyday as a song about Flagstaff, AZ, which is where he said he was born. That's why he has a leathery face. Ha! His face looked very nice...actually looked better and better as the show progressed!
It was interesting that for the new songs, Morrissey was singing with a higher voice than most of the other songs. He had a different style of singing, too...most notably on the Bores?/Balls?/Boys? song.
Morrissey seemed a bit petulant about the touring (there were subtle things said); though it's only just beginning!
As always, I got a kick out of hearing the security talk about the show: they CLAIMED Morrissey was really angry about the stage invasions and was about to cancel the rest of that show. A few who rushed the stage *were* a bit rambunctious--just let go when they're pulling you away!--but to everyone's credit, no one did anything distracting during the new songs. Morrissey sounded like he was finding his voice still...which is not surprising since it *is* the first show. He looked smashing; though, he could use a different wardrobe. Those ill-fitting cargo pants were tres unflattering. Great hair, sweet self-deprecation. Great setlist. I kinda' wish he'd saved Jack the Ripper for later in the setlist...when he'd warmed up more. There Is A Light was wonderfully sung.
Re:Victoria in Reverse (Score:2, Informative)
They seem to have goog knowledge of Morrissey's work.
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The King is dead (Score:0)
so...how come the people familiar with King Cheetah neglected to mention their lead singer was Conan O'Brian? I had no idea he could do such a horrible attempt at an imitation of Kurt Cobain.....
New Morrissey Fan Disappointed (Score:0)
Disappointing New Morrissey Fan (Score:2, Insightful)
Do you not realise that you saw Morrissey sing "There Is A Light" for the first time since 1986! And "Please Please Please"! Plus for him to go back and play so much off "Viva Hate" is quite extraordinary. Also, after all the worries over his future, 3 new songs is VERY encouraging indeed. A permanent recovery seems on the horizon.
You say about the songs you were "expecting for" - you are indeed a new fan as one can never pre-empt Morrissey. Every tour is an event, always different. Stick with him and in 4 or 5 years time you may indeed see him play the songs you wanted but you were at an historic gig and should count your blessings. If I'd have been there, I know the setlist would have fried my mind. Think yourself lucky. Roll on Albert Hall!
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Moz quotes from Phoenix (Score:4, Informative)
I don't remember when he said this, but it was mentioned somewhere in the beginning of the show. He said, "I really thought by now you all would have moved on... (crowd yells NO)... but there's still time."
Moz also changed the beginning of Hairdresser and sang... "Where is Phoe-nix? Jeezuz, I'm in Phoenix. Is it home of the free..."
Moz introduced the new song The First of the Gang to Die by stating, "Here's a new song that none of you will listen to!" They actually had to restart that song.
Moz said the new song, The World is Full of Crashing Bores, "(it) covers my personal interest in love making... (hears crowd laugh)... which wasn't meant to be funny." Opps!
Before going into Everyday is Like Sunday, he said, "this song is about Flagstaff... which is where I was born... which accounts for the fact that I have leather skin."
Then Moz mentions before Sister that they have to go to Fashion Square (local mall in Scottsdale) "because obviously we need to buy some fashion." Moz didn't change once. He wore a white button down shirt from beginnng to end. Now compare that to Oye Esteban (West Ham t-shirts, etc...)
Moz asked after singing Mexico... "does it sound really terrible? (crown yells NO) are you sure? did it sound ok?"
Finally... Moz ended the show with his blessing... "God Bless You... Thank You!"
I can't wait for tonight! I need to get some sleep though... it's 4:30! Good night!
AzMozFan
Mesa, AZ
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a little less back catalogue (Score:1)
I don't know; the concert may have been nice, but this set list looks like a bit of a jumble. I fail to see the coherence in it. Looks like the man doesn't have a lot of new things to say anyway. Ain't that a pity?
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The album you long for eludes you (Score:1)
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Awesome! (Score:1)
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Bootleg? (Score:0)
For the musos... (Score:1)
And how about a more in-depth description of those songs while we're here.
...Demanding, aren't we?
xox
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'There is a light' at the Royal Albert Hall (Score:0)
5,000 people singing along to the greatest song of all time!
reckon he's probably started singing it coz he nkows Marr&Finn have been playing it...
john steed.
Oh my God (Score:1)
I can't believe he played 'There's a light'.
So when will we get live recordings of the new songs? Please please please let me get what I want...I'm sure somebody must have recorded the show.
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DavidT (Score:1, Informative)
i wish i was there (Score:0)
Gosh, everyone seems so nice here today! (Score:0)
East Coast? (Score:1)
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Nothing off Maladjusted.... (Score:1)
Set looked great in any case, and if he plays that at either of the Albert Hall nights I will die a happy man, hopefully under the wheels of a double-decker bus.
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Can we get the new songs' lyrics fleshed out? (Score:1, Informative)
The First In The Gang To Die
Chorus:
the first in the gang with a gun in his hand
and the first with bullets in (his side)?
the first in the gang to die
Mexico
You think because you're rich and white
that everything should turn out right
I just don't understand
I went down to Mexico
I lay on the grass
And cried my eyes out
**That's all I have**
Morrissey's Traditional Pre Show Tape? (Score:1)
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spain. europe. the earth. (Score:0)
(AGGGGGGHHHHHH). it´s ok. i´m fine. i´m not in love. i´ve never been. i though i heard u laugh. just kidding. ripping. mummy daddy, please let me go!!! for the first time, u know... did u know rimbaud? CAN U read? (can i speak english? y español? oh moz).
More songs from Vauxhall and Your Arsenal please! (Score:1)
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urrrrrrrgggh... (Score:1)
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I'd be happy as a pig in s**te (Score:0)
Can't comment on the new songs though as I havent heard them but one does have a great title, although in saying that the others are terrible.
Is Morrissey using his fans reaction as a guide to what new material he puts on the l.p?
Roll on the next chapter in the musical life of Mr Steven Patrick Morrissey and please give us a full scale U.K tour.
Wooo did I really type all that without using a corny Morrissey lryic quote?
Cant wait for other shows!!!! (Score:1)
Viva Morrissey!!!!!!
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Intermission music (Score:1)
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Re:Intermission music (Score:2, Informative)
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Re:Intermission music (Score:2, Informative)
Wasn't it done by the Television Personalities ?
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Elvis dedication? (Score:1)
"This song is dedicated to an American who died 25 years ago, with in 48 hours. You all know who I'm talking about... well, maybe you don't.... you don't know who I'm talking about."
A 2 day window 25 years ago is very close to being the day Elvis died, which was August 16, 1977...
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Phoenix Show (Score:1)
And I was FIVE FEET frim his face throughout. Bavd was in gret form, even Boz's amp blowout didn't cause a missed beat. Saw some old friend, was too pooped (and wet) to go to the post-party. No mney for Tucson. Owh well, I am satisfied HIGHLY even though the souvenier shirts were piss-poor. BY THE WAY: GENE and memebres of New Order and Marion are coming to Nita's Hideaway Sept7 (SAT) BUT they must have a guarantee of 150 ticket sales or the show is no-go. C'mon you Phnx GENE fans LET'S GET ON IY! Nita's is at McClintock and Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe, their # is 480-966-7715. It' VERY VERY small. Can you imagine seeing Gene there? I guess you'd have to be a fan. GAWD I slept 12 hours after the show last night! VIVA MOZ! Oh, and the nicest fans swere there too No pushing or shoving and I got to see a couple old friends, one for the FIRST time who I met in chat. That's IT! MIKE
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Audio/Video.... something... (Score:1)
Does anyone know of a video or soundboard recording that's available? I would love to have the convenience of reliving the experience.
Pictures, even give me pictures! Anyone! Help!
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Question (Score:0)
AGGGGGhHH! (Score:1)
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Bright idea!!!???? (Score:1)
Start early I say, after all, I imagine many are travelling from around the country for this event.....JOIN US!! Share the excitement, fuck it, let's anorak together!
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Re:Bright idea!!!???? (Score:2, Insightful)
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First Morrissey concert... (Score:1)
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boz... (Score:1)
he's one of the soggy bottom boys!
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phx show intro (Score:1)
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Tucson (Score:0)
Wait till he sees the theatre, He'll be begging for Yuma. Getting ready to go now, Ill be the one in front with 2 glasses of ale.
Kram
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Oooooohhhhhhhhhhh (Score:1)
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