Bring back Gonna See My Friend!!

Really need to finally hear this one live so.. Tampa, Jacksonville, or Lexington please?? Or at least finally play Ghost for the Greek?!?
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  • AndoAndo Posts: 410
    Totally agree! Loved it opening philly 3 haven't seen it since
  • LukinFanLukinFan Posts: 29,040
    Is this song about someone going to see their dealer?
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,152
    LukinFan said:

    Is this song about someone going to see their dealer?

    That's what it always sounded line to me.
    Ando said:

    Totally agree! Loved it opening philly 3 haven't seen it since

    That's the only time I've gotten it
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  • OceansMagnetOceansMagnet Posts: 1,033
    This and the fixer both seem like that to me. :-)
  • Daron OshayDaron Oshay Posts: 2,551
    Love this song
  • Really need to finally hear this one live so..

    A fine choice!
  • Lost In OhioLost In Ohio Posts: 6,838
    LukinFan said:

    Is this song about someone going to see their dealer?

    I read something where the guy thinks he's gonna go see his dealer, but all he gets is an awesome rock song.

    The joke from a few years ago.
    Gonna See My Friend -- Go to get the drugs.
    Got Some -- He's got the drugs.
    The Fixer -- Fixes one up with the drugs.
    Johnny Guitar -- The dealer.
    Just Breathe -- When you're on the drugs, or can't get the drugs, just breathe.
    Amongst The Waves -- "Riding high...amongst the waves..."
    Unthought Known
    Supersonic
    Speed of Sound
    Force of Nature
    The End -- Blackout? Overdose?

    But, then someone else said that Ten was the "drug album."
    Once -- Did them once and got hooked
    Even Flow -- Through the veins
    Alive -- Thankfully, you're still alive
    Why Go -- See the dealer?
    Black -- Blackout
    Jeremy -- The name of the dealer
    Oceans -- (I forget.)
    Porch -- Where you do the drugs
    Garden -- Alternative drug-doing place?
    Deep -- Like I need to explain this one?
    Release -- The sense of the feeling of being high
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,404
    Pretty terrible live. No thanks
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10 said:

    Pretty terrible live. No thanks

    When was the last time you saw it?
    I'm sure they had time to polish it.
  • StevieGStevieG Posts: 850
    I'd have to say no as well
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  • pearldavidsonpearldavidson Posts: 1,366
    I'll take Johnny Guitar over Gonna See My Friend
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,404

    mcgruff10 said:

    Pretty terrible live. No thanks

    When was the last time you saw it?
    I'm sure they had time to polish it.
    Hartford 2010. They ve played it three times since. I m thinking the band knows this is a klunker live.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    Pretty terrible live. No thanks

    When was the last time you saw it?
    I'm sure they had time to polish it.
    Hartford 2010. They ve played it three times since. I m thinking the band knows this is a klunker live.
    Fair enough.
    But damn if they could pull it off live.
  • october22october22 Posts: 2,533
    No thanks. It's terrible.
  • northerndragonnortherndragon Posts: 9,851
    Saw it in Van '13 and it was great, maybe it just fits better on the west coast :wink:
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  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    Hell yeah! I'd love to see them play it. But the song can't be about a guy just going to see one of his friends to hang out? It has to be about drugs? :lol: Maybe it is though!
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,430
    I'm up for hearing Backspacer front to back. It's the only album I've heard less of live than Yield.
  • I'm up for hearing Backspacer front to back. It's the only album I've heard less of live than Yield.

    me too. we will most likely get shit on for these sediments but i'm not one to care... i love the album.
  • I'm up for hearing Backspacer front to back. It's the only album I've heard less of live than Yield.

    me too. we will most likely get shit on for these sediments but i'm not one to care... i love the album.
    We will only get shit on from the half-fans so don't worry about it.
  • tylermooretylermoore Posts: 921
    I don't understand why people don't like Backspacer or any album for that matter. Like wat.
    They can play any song anytime and I'd be happy. Sure there are songs I'd like to hear more than others but still.
  • mcgruff10 said:

    Pretty terrible live. No thanks

    Pretty terrible on the record too. :) I've only heard it on bootlegs but not impressed.

    Johnny Guitar would be great. I know people hate that song but it's one of the only ones I like on Backspacer.
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,404

    I don't understand why people don't like Backspacer or any album for that matter. Like wat.
    They can play any song anytime and I'd be happy. Sure there are songs I'd like to hear more than others but still.

    it's amazing that people have an opinion huh?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • OceansMagnetOceansMagnet Posts: 1,033
    mcgruff10 said:

    Pretty terrible live. No thanks

    Thanks for shitting on my positive vibes.

  • OceansMagnetOceansMagnet Posts: 1,033
    mcgruff10 said:

    I don't understand why people don't like Backspacer or any album for that matter. Like wat.
    They can play any song anytime and I'd be happy. Sure there are songs I'd like to hear more than others but still.

    it's amazing that people have an opinion huh?
    Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean you HAVE to share it. Geez why can't we all just be fucking nice?
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,430

    I'm up for hearing Backspacer front to back. It's the only album I've heard less of live than Yield.

    me too. we will most likely get shit on for these sediments but i'm not one to care... i love the album.
    We will only get shit on from the half-fans so don't worry about it.
    :plus_one: It's unfortunate for those who don't hear what we hear.
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 14,993
    I need it to finish backspacer live and get another trophy on PJ stat tracker. Play it!!
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,404
    on2legs said:

    I need it to finish backspacer live and get another trophy on PJ stat tracker. Play it!!

    That s why I always hold up my "red dot" sign; I need to compete yield!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 14,993
    mcgruff10 said:

    on2legs said:

    I need it to finish backspacer live and get another trophy on PJ stat tracker. Play it!!

    That s why I always hold up my "red dot" sign; I need to compete yield!
    The playing of red dot as intro music before the 98 shows should qualify as having it played on stat tracker. That's as close as we'll ever get.
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  • PhishNoCPhishNoC Posts: 325

    Saw it in Van '13 and it was great, maybe it just fits better on the west coast :wink:

    Would love to hear see this in the rotation again. Vancouver 2013 is a great showing, love that Ed shouts for the lyrics sheet about 10 seconds after the song starts.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,898
    edited March 2016
    mcgruff10 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    Pretty terrible live. No thanks

    When was the last time you saw it?
    I'm sure they had time to polish it.
    Hartford 2010. They ve played it three times since. I m thinking the band knows this is a klunker live.
    I saw it in Vancouver 2013 too and they did a good job. I really enjoyed it live, and I don't even care for the song normally.
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