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MAY 5, 2002 INTERNATIONAL ARENA, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND 1. WAIT FOR THE LIGHT TO SHINE @ 2. IF NOT FOR YOU @ 3. DESOLATION ROW @ 4. MAMA, YOU BEEN ON MY MIND @ 5. ABSOLUTELY SWEET MARIE 6. FLOATER 7. SUBTERRANEAN HOMESICK BLUES 8. CRY A WHILE 9. BOOTS OF SPANISH LEATHER @ 10. A HARD RAIN'S A-GONNA FALL @ 11. DON'T THINK TWICE, IT'S ALL RIGHT @ 12. SUMMER DAYS 13. NOT DARK YET 14. DRIFTER'S ESCAPE 15. LEOPARD-SKIN PILL-BOX HAT 16. NOT FADE AWAY 17. LIKE A ROLLING STONE 18. FOREVER YOUNG @ 19. HONEST WITH ME 20. BLOWIN' IN THE WIND @ 21. HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED No, he did not sing "Isis", on the fifth day of May, but Bob did once more sing fifteen songs not performed in the previous show. Three songs only he repeated in the main set; the acoustic "If Not For You" (which is thought to be in rememberance of George Harrison, now that Bob is in Britain), the highly enjoyable "S.H.B.", and "Summer Days", a song no Dylan concert should be without these days. Those guitars !!! But I mentioned them already yesterday, did I ? From the encores he did repeat the usual three. For this show I was standing, pretty close to the action, a little to the left, so I could hear very good. I got to hear four songs I had never seen live. For one the great opener, "WAIT FOR THE LIGHT TO SHINE", which appeared for the fifth time in Europe. Also the first electric song, "Absolutely Sweet Marie" was new to me, and I wonder if he played it because in 1997 it also had been the first electric song in Bournemouth. Two more L&T songs I got to hear for the first time, a very nice "Floater", and a very strong "Cry A While" (I did not find any fault in Jim Keltner's drumming all night). Highlights from the songs I had seen before were many, as this was a very very good show indeed. "Desolation Row" featured seven verses (Sell./ Cind./ Moon/ Across/ Einst./ Midnight/ Received), and Bob was with the lyrics all the time. "Mama" was beautifully sung, and "Boots Of Spanish Leather" (with nice red lighting) was sung even more beautifully. "HARD RAIN", was strong as well, but Bob's microphone created distorting feedback noises during the last verse, causing him to sing most of that verse off mike, as loud as he could, before beckoning the audience to help him finish with the last chorus. "Don't Think Twice" had a very nice groove to it. "Summer Days" just was great (I am really looking forward to see it six more times), and being back in the 12th spot, I knew that number 13 would be something I would like very much. So I got to hear my fifth "NOT DARK YET". It must have been the first one ever starting with a harp solo, and it was a great version (~ "... and I got to the sea" ~ The Bournemouth International Centre is located right at the coast ~ ;-) The band intro (with each member playing a solo) during the extended jam session following "Pillbox" was immensely entertaining, to say the least. This band sure is fantastic. The song in purple lighting in spot number 18 was "FOREVER YOUNG", which featured nice vocal harmonies; and the second encore was "Highway 61" this time, which showcased Charlie Sexton's talent once more. To observe Bob's look on his face as he was looking from three feet distance into Charlie's face for quite a long time, it was obvious that he was well pleased with him. And rightly so ! I was well pleased as well with all five artists on stage, and I have the feeling, that I will be even more pleased in Cardiff tonight. These shows are a pure pleasure. |
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