When the lightning strikes: another "sleeper" bootleg
I like to find shows that few people take the time to explore and OMG..
where they hell has THIS show been hiding! (j/k)
so many from the 2003 tour that i never got around to listening to..
The whole show is an immense classic!
http://spreadingthejam.blogspot.com/200 ... gs-ks.html
From "Release" with the "Hi Dad" comment to Mikey's wailing guitar solos..("Immortality" is perfection)
check it out!!!
(from fivehorizons.com)
06/12/03 -
Bonner Springs (Kansas City), KS
set: Release, Breakerfall, Brain Of J., Get Right, Ghost, Immortality, Whipping, Not For You, Off He Goes, Help Help, 1/2 Full, MFC, You Are, Better Man, Save You
enc 1: Go, Corduroy, Glorified G, Even Flow, Alive
enc 2: Fuckin' Up, Baba O'Riley
notes: A lovely day turned to dark skies, lightning and a torrential downpour starting during Idlewild's set.
During the set change, the first row of seats is flooded with water pouring from the upper sections. Mike comes out and tosses several shirts out to the crowd. The stage is mopped, equipment is covered and the band prepares to play as the downpour turns to steady rain and the lightning becomes less threatening.
Opening with 'Release,' singing, "Oh, dear Dad, can you see us now? I am myself, like you somehow." (A large streak of lightning flashes across the sky). Ed says, "Hi, Dad." A rather powerful moment, helping fuel the rest of the "short, but sweet" set as the crowd sings the words in the rain.
The setlist is rapid and somewhat different, seemingly constructed specifically for the circumstances, (such as 'Whipping': "Don't need a raincoat YOU'RE already wet!"). Not a lot of chat tonight with the show starting late. After 'Save You,' Ed brings the mic stand down on his monitor with great force and the stand and heavy, round base fly into the crowd, striking someone in the front row. Ed pays homage to the crowd in this totally uncovered venue for holding up and how it is turning out to be a "memorable evening."
The first encore begins with a fiery 'Go' (which was to conclude the first set according to the written setlist). Ed moves to the front of the stage at various times, singing up into the rain. Mike climbs down to the front barrier during the 'Even Flow' solo, practically crawling into the crowd, then slipping on the wet stage and falling when returning.
Ed speaks about stopping by to visit one of the West Memphis Three in Arkansas and how it makes you appreciate your freedoms and how you could lose them being in the wrong place at the wrong time. How it makes you appreciate open spaces and being able to gather together and have a great time and the "ability to stand in the rain all night."
'Baba' closes, with Ed removing his outer shirt and turning his back to the crowd, revealing his classic, worn Who shirt beneath
where they hell has THIS show been hiding! (j/k)
so many from the 2003 tour that i never got around to listening to..
The whole show is an immense classic!
http://spreadingthejam.blogspot.com/200 ... gs-ks.html
From "Release" with the "Hi Dad" comment to Mikey's wailing guitar solos..("Immortality" is perfection)
check it out!!!
(from fivehorizons.com)
06/12/03 -
Bonner Springs (Kansas City), KS
set: Release, Breakerfall, Brain Of J., Get Right, Ghost, Immortality, Whipping, Not For You, Off He Goes, Help Help, 1/2 Full, MFC, You Are, Better Man, Save You
enc 1: Go, Corduroy, Glorified G, Even Flow, Alive
enc 2: Fuckin' Up, Baba O'Riley
notes: A lovely day turned to dark skies, lightning and a torrential downpour starting during Idlewild's set.
During the set change, the first row of seats is flooded with water pouring from the upper sections. Mike comes out and tosses several shirts out to the crowd. The stage is mopped, equipment is covered and the band prepares to play as the downpour turns to steady rain and the lightning becomes less threatening.
Opening with 'Release,' singing, "Oh, dear Dad, can you see us now? I am myself, like you somehow." (A large streak of lightning flashes across the sky). Ed says, "Hi, Dad." A rather powerful moment, helping fuel the rest of the "short, but sweet" set as the crowd sings the words in the rain.
The setlist is rapid and somewhat different, seemingly constructed specifically for the circumstances, (such as 'Whipping': "Don't need a raincoat YOU'RE already wet!"). Not a lot of chat tonight with the show starting late. After 'Save You,' Ed brings the mic stand down on his monitor with great force and the stand and heavy, round base fly into the crowd, striking someone in the front row. Ed pays homage to the crowd in this totally uncovered venue for holding up and how it is turning out to be a "memorable evening."
The first encore begins with a fiery 'Go' (which was to conclude the first set according to the written setlist). Ed moves to the front of the stage at various times, singing up into the rain. Mike climbs down to the front barrier during the 'Even Flow' solo, practically crawling into the crowd, then slipping on the wet stage and falling when returning.
Ed speaks about stopping by to visit one of the West Memphis Three in Arkansas and how it makes you appreciate your freedoms and how you could lose them being in the wrong place at the wrong time. How it makes you appreciate open spaces and being able to gather together and have a great time and the "ability to stand in the rain all night."
'Baba' closes, with Ed removing his outer shirt and turning his back to the crowd, revealing his classic, worn Who shirt beneath
"This here's a REQUEST!"
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
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Saying hi to his dad after a big lightning strike during release is something that has stuck with me all these years... as well what seemed like a foot of water racing down the concrete from the hill forming a big pool at the front.
It was a great set, obviously short. Immortality was great and Mike coming out into the crowd during the even flow solo was pretty sweet.
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i'll have to dig up the kansas show. i need a new one to listen to
I'm going to dig up this boot. It's been years since I've heard it.
Glad to share my recent finds of unplucked gems...
Its all about the music and spreading the jam..!
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
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EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
Don't be a "Debbie Downer" on my thread!
enjoy the boot!
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
The 2003 shows were so awesome. I was planning a wedding and living in Utah at the time...only went to the Vegas '03 show and regret it. :(
Still got a decent setlist in Vegas '03, though. :geek:
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford