I have to disagree strongly with all the drop SS from the set comments and here's why:
I would have never heard it performed live if they dropped it. This tour was my first time ever seeing them live and I would have been really really disappointed if I had not been able to hear it. Also, (and I think Stevie et. al knows this), the song really jump started them again in '97. It was that song with that performance on The Dance that started this whole thing over for them, so to leave it out of the set entirely just doesn't seem right.
It's very wise to do as they've been doing, let Stevie have a break from it if they do 2 shows in a row and give her voice a break but to also not ignore such a signature song. I think the fans expect to hear it and really long to hear it and this way, the majority of crowds have had the pleasure of hearing it.
I really think it's a great closer too.
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