Bob Dylan UK dates 2009

[Angela]

We were at the O2 Saturday night.  I've never been to a concert before where the singer sings for two solid hours without a break or speaking at all.  We were so high up in the venue that Bob was a tiny speck on the stage...he could have been anyone.  But me and the boys  can now say we've seen Bob Dylan, though I don't think we shall bother again.

I much prefer those Fairport Chaps.

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[billy]

At least you were on the right side ! The people on the other side probably didn't see him at all except when he came centre stage for one song.It's unbelievable really.

We were in row 5 as i get the tickets from a fan allocation that has been running for a few years.I've just realised that Glamorgan are playing at home tomorrow so that will do me nicely for a couple of hours before the Cardiff show.

[AngieH]

I wonder why he carries on?  It can't be very enjoyable from his point of view either, having no rapport with the audience.

It's almost like a game... How much scorn and contempt can I pour upon people before they finally give up coming? Perhaps next tour I'll stay backstage and play the new CD from there.  

[Goaty]

Just back from visiting a friend (I went out!) who saw him in Florence a couple of weeks ago.  She described it as worst gig ever

[davidmjs]

The Roundhouse.  Another journalist, another 4-star review...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/28/bob-dylan-review

[Shankly (Peter)]

I'm going to see him on Friday, but have been listening to the album today and I must say I'm really impressed. I thought that there was some good stuff on it.
 I've never seen Dylan live, so am looking forwards to Friday - I know live reviews have been 'mixed', but I think that if you know what to expect from a live Dylan show these days ( ie have heard the bootlegs) and don't expect versions of songs that sound much like the recorded ones, you won't be disappointed. After all, it is Dylan!!

[billy]

Just got home from Birmingham.I almost stayed in the pub to watch the match as Cardiff last night was nothing special.Glad i didn't it was a very good show.

[billy]

Bob played "Something" tonight in Liverpool


Liverpool, England
Echo Arena
May 1, 2009

1. Watching The River Flow (Bob on keyboard)
2. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Bob on keyboard)
3. Things Have Changed (Bob on keyboard)
4. Boots Of Spanish Leather (Bob on guitar)
5. The Levee's Gonna Break (Bob on keyboard)
6. Sugar Baby (Bob on keyboard)
7. Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (Bob on keyboard)
8. Po' Boy (Bob on keyboard)
9. It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) (Bob on keyboard)
10. Just Like A Woman (Bob on keyboard)
11. Highway 61 Revisited (Bob on keyboard)
12. Something (Bob on keyboard)
13. Thunder On The Mountain (Bob on keyboard)
14. Like A Rolling Stone (Bob on keyboard)

(encore)

15. All Along The Watchtower (Bob on keyboard)
16. Spirit On The Water (Bob on keyboard)
17. Blowin' In The Wind (Bob on keyboard)

[Shankly (Peter)]

Just got back from the show at the Liverpool Arena and was going to post about Bob playing 'Something'. I thought he was great - his voice was in far better shape than I'd expected and the sound was pretty good. A really good show. Someone got on the stage during 'Blowin' in the wind' but just gave Bob a hug before being 'escorted' off. Bob seemed unworried by it.

[billy]

12. Something (Bob on keyboard)

It's already on youtube Shanks

[billy]

The Times We've Known in Paris
Return To Me in Rome
Something in Liverpool


Why no Any Old Iron or Knees Up Mother Brown in London ?

[Shankly (Peter)]

12. Something (Bob on keyboard)

It's already on youtube Shanks

Yes, I've seen it - 'Boots of Spanish leather' is there too.

[billy]

I expect you've seen this but just in case.

review from the Liverpool "Echo"..................a bit strange  

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2009/05/02/review-bob-dylan-echo-arena-liverpool-100252-23524102/

[Shankly (Peter)]

I expect you've seen this but just in case.

review from the Liverpool "Echo"..................a bit strange  

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2009/05/02/review-bob-dylan-echo-arena-liverpool-100252-23524102/

Thanks Billy - I haven't seen it - we don't usually get the Echo. AFAIK, he didn't play any tracks off the new album did he, let alone 'tracks' - I suspect the reviewer isn't au fait with Dylan's recent stuff and mistook the likes of 'Things have changed' and 'Sugar baby' as being from the new album. Still - I'm glad to see he liked it and didn't fall into the 'didn't sound like the album' category.

[billy]

First song (and possibly the worst on it if not ever) from the new album tonight in Dublin.


Dublin, Ireland
The O2
May 5, 2009

1. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat (Bob on keyboard)
2. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Bob on guitar)
3. Lonesome Day Blues (Bob on keyboard)
4. Just Like A Woman (Bob on Keyboard)
5. Rollin' And Tumblin' (Bob on keyboard)
6. John Brown (Bob on keyboard)
7. Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
(Bob on keyboard)
8. Under The Red Sky (Bob on guitar)
9. Honest With Me (Bob on keyboard)
10. Masters Of War (Bob on keyboard)
11. Highway 61 Revisited (Bob on keyboard)
12. Ain't Talkin' (Bob on keyboard)
13. Thunder On The Mountain (Bob on keyboard)
14. Like A Rolling Stone (Bob on keyboard)

(encore)

15. All Along The Watchtower (Bob on keyboard)
16. If You Ever Go To Houston (Bob on keyboard)
17. Blowin' In The Wind (Bob on keyboard)

[davidmjs]

First song (and possibly the worst on it if not ever) from the new album tonight in Dublin.


16. If You Ever Go To Houston (Bob on keyboard)

This is Britain's Number One album you're talking about here, Billy.  It is surely now beyond criticism.  

[GubGub (Al)]

I genuinely can't see the problem with it. I'll accept that it is not a masterpiece but it is a wholly enjoyable, relaxed and sunny record. There is nothing I dislike on there and certainly nothing to compete with Wiggle Wiggle as Bob's worst song of all time!

I have listened to it several times now and I do not feel in any way disappointed. It makes me smile and that was certainly not true of anything he put out between Empire Burlesque and Oh Mercy (the occasional song excepted).

[davidmjs]

I genuinely can't see the problem with it. I'll accept that it is not a masterpiece but it is a wholly enjoyable, relaxed and sunny record. There is nothing I dislike on there and certainly nothing to compete with Wiggle Wiggle as Bob's worst song of all time!

I have listened to it several times now and I do not feel in any way disappointed. It makes me smile and that was certainly not true of anything he put out between Empire Burlesque and Oh Mercy (the occasional song excepted).

I enjoyed Wiggle Wiggle live at the time.  I can think of 50 songs of Bob's I'd less like to hear again.  At least 5 of them are on the new record.  Sorry....

[GubGub (Al)]

I genuinely can't see the problem with it. I'll accept that it is not a masterpiece but it is a wholly enjoyable, relaxed and sunny record. There is nothing I dislike on there and certainly nothing to compete with Wiggle Wiggle as Bob's worst song of all time!

I have listened to it several times now and I do not feel in any way disappointed. It makes me smile and that was certainly not true of anything he put out between Empire Burlesque and Oh Mercy (the occasional song excepted).

I enjoyed Wiggle Wiggle live at the time.  I can think of 50 songs of Bob's I'd less like to hear again.  At least 5 of them are on the new record.  Sorry....

Wiggle wiggle wiggle like a bowl of soup?

Different strokes for different folks I guess. I find almost all of Under The Red Sky unlistenable, along with Knocked Out Loaded (Brownsville Girl aside) and Down In The Groove.

[davidmjs]

Wiggle wiggle wiggle like a bowl of soup?

Stuff the meaningless child-like lyrics....live it was a corking little rocker....always reminded me of Neil circa 'T-Bone'.  Don't know why I'm getting so upset with the latest album, but suspect it is because I think Robert Hunter is a genius lyricist, and the lyrics on this are rubbish.  That's probably it....