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on Tuesday October 05 2004, @08:00PM
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yummy (Score:0)
I shook his hand 3 times. Fun night!!
Some bozo laughed and Moz got pissed! (Score:1)
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Well when exactly do you mean? (Score:0)
8th row, center, aisle seat on right.
the crowd was not crazy as i would have liked but i didn't care. "how soon is now", while not my favorite song was over the top as was "november spawned a monster". WHY WERE PEOPLE SITTING DOWN DURING "I'M NOT SORRY"... losers.
i repeat, i got a handshake. anyone who sits close up who does not attempt is a fucking idiot.
-ch0ke
3000 people pay for tickets... (Score:0)
BTW...the T-shirts for sale on this tour are AWFUL!!!! The only good thing for sale is the "I only brake for Morrissey" bumper sticker.
Another Superb Show (Score:1, Informative)
Morrissey was not nearly as talkative. He greeted the crowd with ‘Hello, Bostonians!’ He gave Julia the mic to verify that Oscar Wilde had been on this stage in 1882 or some such. He commented negatively about Donald Rumsfeld and told us about his car crash on Saturday on Walnut Street in Philly. Apparently Gary was also in a car accident at about the same time. He was annoyed that the crowd ‘laughed at him’ after that and said he wasn’t going to say any more. No comments to/about Max tonight. There was not much banter.
There were about 5 stage invaders and a lot more of a push to the front than yesterday. One woman went up during I Like You early in the set which was impressive.
Morrissey ended by saying sometimes goodbye means farewell and genuinely seemed to be signing off. He stayed to the end of TIALTNGO to shake hands with anyone who had one extended up front.
The boys wore their kilts and Morrissey wore brown pinstriped pants and a black velvet blazer with blue trim. He went through four shirts. Doesn’t anyone else find it incredibly amusing how he sweats in the shape of a heart on his back in certain shirts?
There were some good set changes from last night. My memory is terrible tonight but I know he sang these at least:
First Of The Gang To Die
Bigmouth Strikes Again
November Spawned A Monster
I Like You
The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores
Now My Heart Is Full
Shakespeare’s Sister
I Have Forgiven Jesus
Don’t Make Fun Of Daddy’s Voice
Rubber Ring (he had to go around and tell each band member they were playing this next – seemed like a change in plan to me)
Let Me Kiss You
I’m Not Sorry
How Soon Is Now?
Irish Blood, English Heart
You Know I Couldn’t Last
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
setlist (Score:2, Informative)
01 FIRSTUV
02 BIG M
03 NOV
04 LIKE Y
05 BOARS
06 SHAKES
07 DAD'S
08 LEMME
09 JESUS!
10 HOW SOON?
11 NOW MY HEART
12 PADDY
13 HOW CAN?
14 NEVAH P'D
14a WUBBAH
15 NOT SORRY
16 Y'KNOW
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17 LITE
the band got all set to play "Never Played Symphonies" but Morrissey had people change guitars and told them to play Rubber Ring instead.
You should all be able to figure out those songs.
I will post more tomorrow but this was the first time in a long time (at a show that I saw) that Morrissey was on stage when the band finished the encore. He may have done it other times but I just can't remember when he last did. Maybe 97 after Satan Rejected My Soul.
As hinted in Philly...
He said something along the lines of...
"Sometimes you say goodbye and sometimes you say farewell."
A very sad moment indeed.
(User #8415 Info)
Damn! (Score:0)
All in all, great show. I don't know what to make of these pseudo 'farewells' though. Seems like it MIGHT be legit, but chances are hes just teasing. At least I hope he is. If I were to have to bet, I'd say he'll be back.
I've got a crush on the fat, tubby security guard (Score:0)
Gary and Boz walked right through the theatre (Score:0)
another great show (Score:1)
Why have the fans changed so much? In Philly and in Boston it was the same. No flowers at all...one or two others beside myself chanting Morr-i-ssey but overall just a bunch of lumps. In the 80's there was no prozac I suppose but it was sad to see the audience loose that ferver they once had. No doubt the love is still there but people have become so reserved...sad.
THANK YOU to the people who jumped on stage. You are the true fans and that is what a Morrissey show is all about. The man, the music, a legend named Morrissey.
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audiences and chants (Score:1)
All that aside... Is the sound loud enough during the songs to drown out any would be jerks ?
I'm going to my first Morrissey show in 6 Days in Toronto... and I can't wait. Been a fan for many years. But the nagging fear that some idiot will be behind me yelling "Play Bigmouth, Play Bigmouth !!" through the whole show plagues any excitment I feel. Does that happen at his shows ? I hope it is all lovers of Morrissey and not some guy who had to go with his girlfriend sitting next to me. There's always a thousand to ruin it for one.
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Please don't retire Morrissey (Score:0)
A true Julia Riley story (Score:3, Insightful)
For this show I had front row center seats. I paid $300 for them. When I got to my seats right before Imperfect List, there was 4 people in the seats next to mine, Julia and three friends. I said hello and got a smile.
About a minute later a bunch of people came down to get their seats. The seats these four people were in. The staff asked them to leave. The guy from Dublin quickly moved out of the way. One of the girls said that she was on the guest list and that was why she didn't have a seat. I told her that I've been on guest lists before and you get a specific seat and if she couldn't provide proof she was going to have to move. They basically tried to stand in front of me and my girlfriend between the front row and the stage. I told them they were going to have to move. The venue security asked them to provide tickets and they again said they were on the guest list. During this time I told Julia at least 10 times that she was going to need to move. Every time I said it, her response was "It’s ok. Just relax."
Finally, when she was forced to leave the area and the big security guard on Boz’s side came over and told the venue security to let her drop back a bit and come up when the show started. I told him, "I know who she is and I know she's on the guest list but I paid $300 to sit here and she is not coming back into my section." He said it wouldn't be a problem. As it turns out, the two seats on the other side of front row center were empty so once the lights went down, the four of them crowded into those two seats. I was glad they weren't on my side but I felt bad for the people in the seats next to them who had to deal with being crowded all night by people who did not belong there.
To me, Julia is an incredibly selfish person. I only asked her to respect the fact that I paid a lot of money to have the place in the venue that I had and she refused to move. When she did move from in front of me, she moved in front of my girlfriend. It is sad that I even had to have security move her. My anger was quite clear and she was content with saying to relax over and over until the show started thinking I wouldn't do anything and she would basically take my seat.
Julia may be a very nice person when she is not trying to be in the front row but when offered the choice of showing class or selfishness, she chooses the latter without shame, at least inside any venue that Morrissey is performing in.
(User #8415 Info)
Thanks for sharing this story... (Score:2, Insightful)
Thank you, 'Bored', for posting this.
Julia I hope you read this, and consider being a bit kinder and more considerate next time of fans who paid for their seats, and, to fans who may not get to see him at E V E R Y show like you.
- Laura
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Re:A true Julia Riley story (Score:3, Interesting)
You did the right thing, bored. Youre obviously the bigger fan, here. For buying $300 tickets, Morrissey shouldve pointed Y O U out, not some widowed groupie who doesnt even have to pay for tickets anymore and from what ive heard didnt work for the money to follow him around either.
kudos to you!
(User #11904 Info)
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The long version of Tuesday in Boston (Score:3, Insightful)
Moving back to the downstairs lobby prior to Moz, it was a sea of yuppies and a smaller percentage of college-age fans. As a broad unscientific generalization, I would say that you had 3 main groups: 1) Couples, where one person was a big Moz fan and the other person was just dragged along 2) Big fans who just came by themselves because they knew they would enjoy the show more if they didn't have to explain that "Daddy's Voice" isn't on any of his albums 3) The one high school kid in the 3rd row standing with his mother who clutched her purse next to her and looked around at the rest of audience throughout the entire show.
The show started 10 minutes late. Is it so hard to start the bloody intro music AS SOON AS THE LIGHTS GO DOWN? Tonight the lights went down and then everyone stood there like idiots for maybe 2 minutes before the endless line of babble began. Talk about sapping the crowds' energy!
The show started about the same as Monday. Moz seemed in good spirits to start. I actually shouted, "Tell us about the car crash" about 5 songs in. Two songs later he started to tell the audience about how he and Gary had both been in car accidents at almost the same time. Some jerk in the balcony (?) started yelling some nonesense as Moz was talking and he got wicked pissed (as we say in Boston). He just launched into the next song and didn't say anything for a couple of breaks. Then he said, (rough quote) "I was trying to tell you about how I was almost killed and you laughed at me...." The audience kind of moaned, as if to say, "No, No we DO care." But it was too late and he never really was chatty after that. With the exception of the "farewell" at the very end, he seemed cold and aloof after that exchange.
As noted by others, about 5 people made it on stage and he was very generous with the hand shakes (even I got one, walking down from the 5th row). In my opinion, Rubber Ring and Daddy's Voice were the best songs of the night. How Soon is Now seemed surprisingly inert tonight, but it was played right after the car crash story, so perhaps I just felt he wasn't into it.
I am convinced that the audience was skewed to be much older (I'm 42, but I would go no matter what) by the high ticket prices. I can't believe that there are so relatively few younger Moz fans. I think they just got priced out of the show. $65 is ridiculous, even for Morrissey.
In summary: If Moz is coming to your town, GO! If Moz is coming to your state, GO!! If Moz is coming to your region, GO!! The song selection and his voice are both at their peak. Just an amazing show.
Gary
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Final American Tour? (Score:0)
1) He is failing to draw full houses in relatively small venues, whereas in, say England, he was drawing full houses at anywhere upto 16,000 seaters.
2) The crowds have apparently been "dead" compared to normal Morrissey crowds.
So, perhaps this is his last American tour. Notice how he wasn't saying this at the English shows? Also notice that the Earl's court date hasn't been added with extra draw value by saying "Morrissey's Last Show Ever", which would create an EASY sellout.
A great night! (Score:1)
Last night, I went by myself and did much better: I managed to score row HH seat 101. Just before imperfect list I noticed that the second row was empty (I imagine the tickets were in the hands of scalpers outside.) So, I moved up with the girl from seat 103, Kim. It was a great spot, and the sound was just amazing.
After that girl got up near the end of the main set, I resolved to go up myself. So, I had Kim watch my coat, and I asked the couple in the front row if it was ok. So, as soon as Moz started singing the encore I put one foot on the arm rest of the seat in front of me and one on the stage, and was there. Quite frankly, it felt a little bit like cheating. After half a dozen attempts to jump from the barrier to the stage (and getting dropped on my back the second night of the Wiltern shows!) it was so easy. It was my second time on stage, but my first where I wasn't being dragged off. I managed a hug, and was escorted back into the crowd. After that, my feet didn't touch the ground for the rest of the night. As a guy said to me after the show: "it's quite a rush."
So yeah, thanks to Kim and the couple in front of me for being so great. And for those of you who wanted to get on stage but didn't: last night was the night to try. No barrier and security was very relaxed.
(User #238 Info)
1st night vs. 2nd (Score:1)
(User #94 Info)
Ms.Riley...... (Score:0)
5th Row in Toronto!!! (Score:1)
are any of you out there willing to give some tips on how/when to go to the front to get a shake of the man's hand?
much appreciated
canada's waiting moz !!
(User #10667 Info)
Cute and random petty observation... (Score:0)
To me this is endearing and comical. I can imagine Moz in some shape or form requesting this be done. Kinda prima-donna-ish, but lovable.
Seeing little things like this make the experience more 'real' and tangible. Also, a person on here posted that when Moz sweats through his shirts, he always seems to sweat in the shape of a heart on his back. This is great. Call me weird, I don't know.
It's M A G I C !
- J
it seems forgone now... (Score:1)
(User #9259 Info)
How wonderful Morrissey is! (Score:0)
Morrissey @ Apollo (Score:0)
MORRISSEY, read THIS! (Score:0)
I was genuinely concerned -- I know how scary it is to be in an automobile accident; it brings out an almost Satrean mood and can affect one deeply. I'm sorry those slags weren't more considerate. They are not indicative of your true fans, please know this.
Also, if I were in your position, and someone had been following me for years (obviously, I'm speaking of Julia), I'd say hello to them every damned night too! These people are just sad and jealous. Keep it up (and I know you will), if only to put these small-minded people in their place! I, for one, think it's wonderful that you always acknowledge someone who's so very kind and has continually shown you so much devotion.
Just remember there's at least one American fan who's not completely and totally filled with vitriol; one who simply loves you and will travel all over the world (and has done so) to see you. I hate that you're having these bad experiences on this leg of the tour; you deserve so much more! (i.e., sold-out shows and respectful, intelligent, revved-up audiences!)Hopefully, I'll see you soon in Indiana or Nashville or Chicago. (again!)THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. Don't let these wackos get to you. I know you won't.
And, you know what? It WON'T fade.
:)
Stormclouds burst, lightening strikes, a voice... (Score:2, Insightful)
Julia is loved. Why? Because she is a Morrissey fan. You will all love her just like you do the other fans whether they bash on the messageboards or act selfish. For we, united as Morrissey fans are a different type of person all together and we are relatively few when compared to the population of the world. All of us as humans have unique failings...all of us. I am 6'3" and am guilty of pushing to the front of a general admission show because...well....honestly Morrissey to me is the greatest lyricist, singer and performer to ever live. That passion can make people do rude and selfish things no doubt. I am also the first to reach down and pull people up that have fallen. What am I trying to say here? Julia we love you and share in your enthusiasm and adoration for Moz but you simply must show more consideration for others. Julia is not here to defend herself although she may browse the site. I think now, away from the moment, she would feel a bad about this. I have doubts she is some metal toothed monster out to ruin your day. In the heat of the moment though I can easily see people making bad judgements intoxicated by Morrissey's art. I myself would walk over hot coals to hug the Moz.
So love all Morrissey fans and learn from our mistakes. That's all it takes. That's really all it takes.
My experience at this show was I had 2 extra tickets because my best friend entered a substance abuse program that day we had planned to see Moz. When I got to the show I yelled "2 Morrissey tickets to a fan without them...for free.". Anyway over came this guy with a look on his face like "are you serious" but I could also read in his face "please let this be true so I can share a moment of my life with Morrissey". I handed over the 2 tix ($150 face value...mezz row A) to him...a real fan...I believe a student. As I was going in I could see he was looking at the tickets and he looked over to me and said the only thing that could sum up my experience as a Morrissey fan for the last two decades. I swear it was like a movie...the ONLY thing. He didn't even say it quietly but he yelled it to me, a 6'3" 300lb male in a very sincere voice. He said.....
"Can I Hug You?"
I don't know if you get that or not but I won't forget that. I won't forget that difference in who Morrissey fans are as people no matter what petty preferences and weaknesses differentiate us.
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Moz & retiring (Score:0)
Deadly feelings? on Moz shows... (Score:0)
Am I stretching too far or revealing too much here with this one?
Who's Going to the NYC show Oct 9! (Score:0)
and what does Julia look like so I can give her the look of death.
g'night
-R
You've been a college prep professor's ideal crowd (Score:0)
I told you so.....SEATED SHOWS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Score:0)
She cheats (Score:0)
The differences (Score:0)
However, the US shows are barely selling out (if at all). And everyone is moaning about the lack of crowd energy. Whearas in England the venues sell out very very quickly and the place goes nuts.
So what is the truth?
Who is the guy with the quiff in the front? (Score:0)
Photos? (Score:0)
So What (Score:0)
As for him retiring from whatever, it's probably a good idea. Maybe he should just put out Christmas albums from now on -- "There is a Colored Light that Never Goes out" and "Minced Meat is Murder."
YATQ is a totally piece of shit, and anyone who feels otherwise is delusional. Listen to the Smiths debut and you see that there's an urgency missing from Morrissey now. He's more like one of his fans now, wearing Gucci shirts or whatever, as opposed to being the "I don't give a sod what you think about me" 20-something fop who carried the weight of the world in his heart.
I wanted to like YATQ, I really did, but it is just terrible. Hang em up 'Moz.
pre show song (Score:0)
Hang out your moshing on the siegfried line (Score:1)
(User #12501 Info)
talk about obsessed!!!! (Score:0)
fucking crazy.
Where can I find this song. (Score:1)
It was beautifull...and I can't seem to find it.
(User #12627 Info)