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on Saturday September 07 2002, @10:00PM
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shameless plug (Score:0)
Here's the shameless plug for my morrissey website..
http://morrissey.netvaults.com
Vegas #2... UNBELIEVABLE! (Score:4, Informative)
- I Want The One I Can't Have
- Hairdresser...
- Suedehead
- Little Man, What Now?
- The First Of The Gang To Die
- Jack The Ripper
- Late Night, Maudlin Street
- I Like You
- Mexico
- Sister I'm A Poet
- Alsatian Cousin
- Everyday Is Like Sunday
- The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores
- Meat Is Murder
- November...
- Speedway
**encore**
- There Is A Light...
The only word that comes to mind about tonight's show was UNBELIEVABLE! Never mind the set list being the same... the crowd was very emotional and "in to it" (sorry for the bad phase)... it was very California-like and I mean that in a good way. I would guess atleast 60% of the fans tonight drove up from Cali.
During Speedway the crowd went absolutely crazy. I can't describe in words how I felt during that song... it was very powerful. That song started all the crowd surfers trying to get a piece of Morrissey. A few managed to touch Morrissey, but only one girl was able to get on stage. I believe she's from Houston... I meant her in Santa Fe... CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for taking it easy on Morrissey tonight. Morrissey was limping on stage throughout the whole show... I hope you are OK Morrissey! When Morrissey came back out for the encore... I think the barricades almost gave in on those in front... everyone was crowd surfing to get to the Man. Beside the girl that did manage to get on stage, there was this one dude who grabbed a hold of Morrissey's feet. His body guard had to rescue him. People actually were pulling the stage apart... I think everyone knew that was the last song and it was very chaotic until the end and then the lights came on and My Way started and that was when we all knew it was over.
I love you Morrissey!
Az Moz Fan
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Re:I think I'm in the wrong place... (Score:2, Insightful)
This is like arguing with a two-year-old, so I am done for the day. (You are the two-year-old who finds fulfillment in seeing what a score is on a posting!)
Keep touring Morrissey and I know you'll continue to play whatever you want to play, and the longtime devoted fans will always be here.
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Please, Please, Please.... (Score:0)
I haven't been lucky enought to have been within a 2000 mile radius of any of the shows, but if I was lucky enough to have been, I would be pissed about the repetitive set list. You idiots keep spending your money to see multiple shows featuring the same set-list every night. You are way too into this. These remarks of "It was the same set list ast the past 10 shows, but it was just great to see the man again" is sooo sad. Maybe if we complained about the set list, it would change. It's just a suggestion, but the greatest concerts and tours in history didn't feature the band playing the same thing every night. What has Moz been doing for the last 2 years?! Has he forgotten the words to the other songs?! Has the band forgotten the chord progressions?! This repetitive set-list is bull shit for Vegas acts and not for so-called "important" or "relevant" artists others and Moz himself have labled himself. He better have a good excuse prepared for this crap on Kilborn. I am so disappointed. He owes us more than this.
Set-lists and bitching about them (Score:1, Insightful)
If you are unhappy with the unchanging set-list then stop following the man around. Morrissey fans have got to be the greediest, most self-centered fanbase out there. People here don't appreciate anything.
Morrissey Has Returned (Score:1)
Thats rite boys and girls, it seems he's had a plan.
First the move to L.A. and absorbing life in it our real world. Then onto a world tour of nothing but pure Morrissey Live. Next as fate would have it, American Media. Were he will unleash The World of Morrissey YET AGAIN!
The World Will Listen,
The Mozkateer
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A Somewhat Objective Review of Sept 7 (Score:2, Interesting)
-Opening the show with a Smiths song is a bold and terrific choice for someone who, until recently, refused to even play those songs at all.
IWTOICH was a fantastically charging rendition.
-Is it just me, or is Boz starting to look like George Lucas?
-Compared to the two previous shows especially, the band (including Moz) seemed to be really enjoying themselves.
-Alsatian Cousin, never one of my favorite songs on Viva Hate, sounded phenomenal, one of the highlights of a very tight show.
-Morrissey, as has been noted previously on this site, was very talkative, funny and charming. He seems to be having fun on this tour in a way that hasn't been evident for a while.
-I am as anti-animal cruelty as the next Morrissey/Smiths fan (I have volunteered at the SPCA and don't eat any meat except for fish), but Meat Is Murder is still the stupidest, most ridiculous song the man has ever written, and its performance in the show (Moz writhing on the floor being "stabbed" by Boz's guitar) was the one moment I couldn't wait to end.
-The pushing and shoving didn't start until Speedway (surprising, given the crowd's enthusiasm) and hit a feverous pace during the encore. The one song I was excited to hear more than any other, TIALTNGO, was stopped short by Morrissey because the crowd was finally riled up almost too much. I myself was pushed forward by people behind me about fifteen feet.
I know that people reading these comments from around the world are thinking that all of these shows can't be "unbelievable". I am sure that is true, but this will be the only show on this tour I will attend, and I thought it was terrific with a few minor quibbles. As I looked around the HOB on Moz's second consecutive sold-out night (acts with current multi-platinum albums can't always guarantee that), I can't believe this man doesn't have a record label. Looking forward to Kilborn.
Michael
Las Vegas
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I have a Love/Hate relationship (Score:1, Insightful)
I hate Morrissey's fans.
I know I am not alone here. It makes me sick everytime I read a post where someone is bitching about the setlist not changing. NORMAL people don't follow an artist from town to town and wouldn't be aware of setlists remaining the same. He's playing to different cities each time. He shouldn't have to cater to the mental cases on his trail.
Maybe Morrissey should switch from playing concert halls to mental homes. After all, it seems like that's where most of his fans are coming from.
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Moz on Kilborn? (Score:0)
Check this out.. (Score:0)
http://www.geocities.com/prestontools
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Who On Earth (Score:1)
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glad (Score:0)
Sister, He's a Poet (Score:1)
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Gary, Drama at Mandalay Bay, threesome (Score:1)
About Gary:
At around midnight we walked over to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. As were walking up the stairs to the Casino area, we notice Mr. Gary Day walking down the stairs with a female. My bf and I just looked at each other, wondering who was going to say something, but of course didn't say anything. Shyness is nice, but shyness can stop you.
About the Drama:
This occurred as we were all waiting in line for the Saturday night gig.
As we waited in line, some security guard guy started walking down the line, asking us who was 21 so we could get a wristband for drinking. He then continued to say that there would be a pre-show "party", and we could get into that for 10 bucks. The party would begin at 3pm, and would involve drinks and finger foods, and with the wristband they would give out there, Morrissey fans would be admitted at 6pm instead of 7pm (for the 300 people who bought the ticket). Based on the last three digits of the new wristband, fans would be let into the show in numerical order.
This is where it gets really complicated:
They made us with these "party tickets" get in line on the other side of House of Blues while people who had been there early on remained in the other line near the front entrance. Once word got around there was a "Party", people started to line up at the other line. Everyone started freaking out about which damn line was the real line, and security was panicking.
I didn't care - I just wanted to know what was going on. A fan who had been in line all day started yelling at the Security guard and he retaliated by threatening him ("keep it up and you won't be let in the show blah blah blah").
The decided to keep the new line, but let those who had been there earlier get in front. Basically it was all a scam to get us to pay 10 extra dollars to get into the same show. It goes on and on, but that's basically what happened.
About the alleged threesome:
During the show, since I was getting my ass kicked in the pit, I made my way to the left side of the stage to a clearing near the bar railing. I was singing along to 'Everyday is Like Sunday' when I notice a woman making out with another woman. (Let me mention how typically there would be nothing wrong with this, but they were going at it total porno style, grabbing each other and everything). I thought 'oh well' but then the boyfriend of first mentioned woman starts to grab her ass, proceding to "dry hump" her!! What the hell, people!!! Does 'Everyday is Like Sunday' really have that effect on people? hahaha Oh well. After I made my way further down the floor, I was able to enjoy the rest of the show.
The end.
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Morrissey's Cowardly Heart (Score:3, Informative)
9/7/02- WOW! Morrissey's voice was brilliant. He only growled and slurred his words a few times during the entire performance...and he HIT EVERY NOTE solidly. His performance was very very impressive. I hope there were some record company executives in the audience creaming their pants.
Did anyone notice him limping? My wife pointed out that he seemed to have hurt his left leg somewhere in the set...I did see him limping and stepping lightly on his left foot. Hope he's ok.
One thing was very disheartening...and I hope Morrissey doesn't allow the record industry to keep him down. But he said something that worried me. I'll try and paraphrase what he said as best as I can. He Said.
"I'm very glad to be associated with everyone on this stage and I'm very happy to be associated with everyone of you. No matter what happens in the future because of my cowardly heart, Thank You. I love you all."
I probably got that wrong...but the key factors of what he said are there.
I presume the cowardly heart comment was directed toward his ongoing battle to find a record label worthy of him.
Javier aka Spencer For Drummer
P.S. Dean wasn't bad at all...just needs a little more UMPH...and some showboating.
Re:Morrissey's Cowardly Heart (Score:2, Interesting)
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MOZ HOB Sat Night (Score:1, Informative)
I was also at the Phx and Tucson shows which I enjoyed thoroughly, however the HOB Vegas show was absolutely the best. This reoccuring setlist has one excellent advantage,the Band and Morrissey have their show dialed. I can never get enough of "I Want the One I Cant Have". Morrissey was throwing some hilarious gestures during this one, while singing "these are the riches of the poor" Also It was quite funny as Morrissey kept making jokes/comments about the unchanged setlist.
Only negative comment regarding the show is that for some reason his "cowardly heart" comment has left me somewhat depressed/sad.
Exact quote (cowardly heart) (Score:3, Informative)
When Morrissey came back out for the encore, that's when he said, "PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHATEVER HAPPENS IN THE FUTURE WITH MY COWARDLY HEART, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!" I don't know what to read into this comment (and the other), but when I heard him say that, I couldn't help but think of the day when Morrissey calls it quits. Just thinking about it makes me sad.
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Friday/Flag (Score:1)
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Getting back to the point. (Score:1)
These unintelligent and, frankly, vicious squabbles about setlists, muso-ratings and such do nothing to advertise this gift. They merely serve to draw a big ugly ring around Morrissey's fans and label them according to their actions.
Look. It's simple. If you can't bear the setlist, don't go. If you love the songs, the singer, the players, rejoice. Either way Morrissey's going to do this his way. It's why we're all here.
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morrissey scared? (Score:1)
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hello nevada, this is my life. (Score:0)
Crashing into treas and arms
Speedracermoz
Well Worth It........ (Score:1)
BTW anyone have video/audio of either HOB shows??
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Just Amazing (Score:0)
Morrissey was just excellent.. couldnt ask for a more perfect show (both nights).
On the way back from Vegas, The Guys with the Green Civic with "This Charming Car" on the back of the window..... nice lip ring :)
Omie: Can someone please inform me of the weekend, as much of it is a blur.
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to a big nose who knows (Score:0, Troll)
the imposter (Score:0)
opening bells (Score:0)
Morrissey...talented, egocentric pain in the ass~! (Score:1)
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Moz pics, bootlegs audio/video! Wanted! (Score:1)
You can email me at [email protected]
Thanks!
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Las Vegas II Highlights (Score:0)
1) "1 more Cadillac Please." These three mobzsters were downing cadillacs like there was no tomorrow. Needless to say, they didn't make it through two songs.
2) Watching the Cadillac drinkers spill drinks on everyone as they were being passed back.
3) RG jumping halfway on stage during the "There is a Light..." encore and, while struggling to pull himself up, almost taking down the two boxes stage front, forcing Moz to end the song early [BTW, Does anyone know what he said when he walked off?]. CLASSIC!
4) Watching the security guards struggle to hold back stage-jumpers during and before the encore.
5) Bucking the supposed wristband numerical order that was theoretically going to give earlybirds first entrance into the venue.
6) Latino pompadours. LATINO FREAKING POMPADOURS. I've never in my life seen so many cool latinos/hispanics/chicanos or whatever. Where are you all hiding?
7) OK, I have to admit it was pretty groovy seeing the girl get on stage, but it wasn't me, so it isn't higher on my "highlight" list (it wasn't an easy stage to launch onto).
Did I mention latino pompadours? You know, the mound of hair. I had no idea there was such a big Morrissey latino following.
9) Morrissey by Leo Garcia. I'm now in love with that song. Very funny. It took me two days to finally find it for downloading (if anyone wants a copy, send me an email).
10) Watching the cadillac drinker tell some guy he was going to crack his head (tolchock) if he crossed into his space when Morrissey started singing.
11) Some girls are bigger than others...
12) Serving all-you-can-eat chicken wings and sausage rice at a Morrissey pre-show party.
13) Seeing Jack the Ripper live. I don't ever need to do anything in life again.
14) Meat is Murder -- LIVE. Amazing.
15) Speedway live. Speedway live!
Well, there are more highlights... so it goes.
snow from st. george
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I have pictures of the best show... (Score:1)
I went with my aunt and uncle, who had a little too much to drink. If anyone I talked to reads this, remember the big 'n' tall guy? Ok, the really big 'n' tall guy?
Overall, I had a great time. It was my first time seeing Morrissey live, and I must say that I can now die happily. Morrissey looked GREAT!
-BTW- Did anyone pay attention to the introduction of the band? Please correct me if I'm wrong, but did Morrissey introduce himself as "Fabian"?...
Did I mention that he looked GREAT?...
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MozzGrl (Score:1)
People think you're a guy because of the "Big N Tall" remark you better clarify that you were the little chick standing next to the B&T dude.
Hey, you forgot to mention that Moz pointed to you on "I like you." Don't give up your bragging rights:)
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