Thoughts:
1. Rhiannon is obviously not played because Stevie wants it played, it's played because it's a hit and because this is a greatest hits tour (or something like that, who knows anymore). But it ain't going anywhere, no matter what we mostly all want.
2. Monday Morning will not be dropped, IMHO- it's like the beginning of the BN-FM era, the first track of FM White Album, and I think it works great as the opener to the concert, it gets people screaming.
3. 'Hold Me'- you really think they could pull that one off live??
4. "SYLM"- ditto for 1. An iconic song, they can't not play it. Same goes for DS, etc, etc, etc. Plus I think Lindsey loves the challenge of playing a song that's not his, especially after his Crow 'lounge' derision i think he had to back it up by taking on the responsibility himself, or at least with Stevie.
ANd I don't know what people have against "World Turning"- is it the solo? Because I'm sure people enjoy that. I mean, I don't care how bad it is, I want to see it live, once. Then I can join everyone else who berates Mick and his 'balls'
But it's a good song, anyway. Up there with "I'm So Afraid" for White Album Lindsey angst.
My only surprise is how surprised people are by the setlist. I'm entirely unsurprised (apart from some Tusk gems which makes me VERY happy). You know we won't hear other Tusk or Mirage or Tango stuff. I just hope Lindsey doesn't drop Big Love, or I'll actually wake up, only to fall (crying).
- Spike