Review provided by Ted: I just returned home after another great Dylan show. I figured I would review it for those of you who were not fortunate enough to have seen and heard this fabulous performance. My seat was 22 rows back, just left of center, a good seat but you were not allowed to stand. As far as I could tell it was an all out Rock n' Roll show, but most people wanted to sit down. Personally I thought that was very weak for those people not to stand but I guess they are getting old and crotchety. Anyway enough of that. The concert opened up with a very nice Absolutely Sweet Marie. It was the best sound I have ever heard on an opening tune. Following that was a sweet version of Tonight I'll be Staying Here With You. Next up was a very slick and groovin' Can't Wait, followed by a splendid Just Like A Woman. Of course, as usual, Silvio closed out the first electric portion of the show and as always did not disappoint. The acoustic portion of the show was a real treat, but unfortunately no surprises. Excellent versions of Cocaine Blues and Masters Of War in addition to a spirited Tangled Up In Blue. Electric music returned with a real charge. Million Miles (the first time I saw it) was incredible. Bob and Larry played some very fine and precise guitar pieces to bring it up to blues heaven. This Wheels On Fire was perfectly sung and played. It had a very nice eery, psychedelic strangeness about it that I think it requires. (It sounded so good I thought to myself they might be recording this show for a future live record. If they are not, I think they should because I haven't heard Dylan this good in a long time, maybe ever. I know he's been doing this for five years now or so (Thanks Jerry Garcia, God rest your soul!!) but Dylan is really smokin' now.) An immensly rocking version of Highway 61 Revisited closed out the set and we were all eagerly anticipating the encores. Til' I Fell In Love With You was the first one out of the box and it was superb. I'm not sure if it was as good as the one at the Trocadero in Philly in December but certainly enjoyable. Next was a great reading of It Aint Me Babe, Acoustic and crystal clear, it proved to, and reminded me of how great of song it is. The third encore, Lovesick, in my opinion the best tune of the night. Quite frankly, they nailed it. Sung and played to perfection, it was mesmerizing. As always, the lights went up as they launched into a joyous Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35, and finally everyone stood and danced as a jubilant party erupted amongst the crowd. All in all a fabulous show and hope to see you in Delaware. God Bless, Ted
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