worldrecordplayer Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 That was just about the most fun show of all time! From the Boys Are Back opener to the last note played I thought it was awesome! Fuckin Wilco. Speechless. And that it was the most beautiful of Berkshires days/nights did not hurt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 What a night. Lots of fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAK2112 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 So happy they played my request (Marquee Moon)! Lost my shit when Tommy Stinson got on stage. Never thought i'd see Wilco cover ABBA, Pavement, and Daft Punk, let alone in the same show. Needless to say, i had the time of my life! Also, Kingpin was the perfect choice for the lone Wilco song of the set, kept the energy high, fit right in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Tommy Stinson. Best thing ever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 In my 16 years of seeing wilco this is the only time I've been bored! Don't mean to be a kill joy! Traveled too far for all covers Really? I mean, you can see a common Wilco show of them doing the same old versions of the same old originals anytime, anywhere. You are likely never gonna see Wilco play most of these songs ever again. I guess folks are different, but hearing them do a bunch of songs I've never heard before sounds awesome to me, but I love the covers. Wish I could trade places with ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A heart I know by heart Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It was great and they clearly had fun... Jeff said a few times how much fun they had and how it was the best night ever. Dead Flowers was originally written by Townes Van Zant btw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sumodie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It was great and they clearly had fun... Jeff said a few times how much fun they had and how it was the best night ever. Dead Flowers was originally written by Townes Van Zant btw Nope. That's Mick & Keef from Sticky Fingers. Van Zandt covered it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 In my 16 years of seeing wilco this is the only time I've been bored! Don't mean to be a kill joy! Traveled too far for all covers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sumodie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Gorgeous day at Solid Sound! White Denim was red hot, the Relatives were a major psychedelic soul surprise, and Wilco's jukebox show was a lot of fun if lacking in cohesiveness (but a serious treat I know) My one complaint is that the emcee, John Hodgman, was a drag. All his randomized tunes were the weakest of the night (love the Dead but Ripple was barely acceptable), and the stump the audience segment kinda blew (except seeing Wilco pull off Daft Punk's Get Lucky was a completely whacko highlight, loved it) Otherwise I was floored at the range of covers played; the so called rehearsed ones mostly sounded great. I'm not a diehard Wilco fan but overall I was super impressed with Solid Sound and Wilco's all request show. Drop the emcee shtick and I wouldn't mind another all request show at the next Solid Sound (fingers crossed for another, I'm hooked) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pnêyu Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I was wondering if any prigs would complain about all the covers at a show heavily billed as an all-request evening, again stated by Jeff at the top of the gig. They had me at Thin Lizzy, sealed the deal with Pavement, then encased it all in a candy shell with Daft Punk - and that's not including every highlight in between. This was one for the books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
senor rightious Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Amazing night Marque Moon was incredible and seeing Stinson and Wilco do Color Me Impressed was awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robby Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Just found a clip of And Your Bird Can Sing: Thanks very much for sharing!Wow,Tommy Stinson was there as well!With the recent news can Paul Westerberg be too far away? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sumodie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Marquee Moon was my musical highlight of the night. Several others were impressively played, but this one just had some extra creative juice, esp the latter instrumental segment Can't believe they played Psychotic Reaction by the Count Five. And back to back Waterloo tunes. And Blue Oyster Cult. And....! Thank you Wilco ;0> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 That was fantastic! Whenever I listen to Revolver, I replay "And Your Bird Can Sing" at least once as a matter of course. I'm glad Wilco subscribes to that policy as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I believe the original version by The Count Five included a harmonica. Wonder if Jeff played it on their cover.Yeah, Jeff did play harmonica on this! That's all he played, actually, so he was able to hold it in his hands, which doesn't often happen. I thought the band really did a great job on this old rave-up even if it got a bit lost among all the other gems in the course of the show. And count me among the fans of the covers set! I mean, it was certainly one that appealed most to the real music nerds but just the energy inherent in the band pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone was a treat. What an opening trifecta, too, and I think Surrender must have one of the most fun choruses I can think of to sing at the top of your lungs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 That was just about the most fun show of all time! From the Boys Are Back opener to the last note played I thought it was awesome! Fuckin Wilco. Speechless. And that it was the most beautiful of Berkshires days/nights did not hurt.Agreed. A very special show. What a great start to the weekend. Band, venue, weather & people all perfect (although I was appalled at how many people left garbage all over the field - I expected better from Wilco fans!).Looking forward to today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Video of the Daft Punk cover: [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=425cohPGmnM[/media] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Really? I mean, you can see a common Wilco show of them doing the same old versions of the same old originals anytime, anywhere. You are likely never gonna see Wilco play most of these songs ever again. I guess folks are different, but hearing them do a bunch of songs I've never heard before sounds awesome to me, but I love the covers. Wish I could trade places with ya.I understand that it's an all request show. How did people not request wilco songs that aren't played often? I think it was a blown opportunity to hear some wilco rarities in my opinion. They could have done a healthy amount of covers and a few Wilco rarities at the same time, no? $70 for a day ticket to hear almost all covers doesn't sit well with me. If I didn't attend the show I would be curious to hear the show and I would have maybe appreciated it then but between driving 500 miles, hotel and a ticket it just wasn't what I was hoping for! On the plus side.. The venue is beautiful, town is too... Festival is well run and people were friendly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Ok so when I requested The Replacements, I never imagined Tommy Stinson would show up to play a song with them. So great! Thank you, Wilco. You're always the best!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I was wondering if any prigs would complain about all the covers at a show heavily billed as an all-request evening, again stated by Jeff at the top of the gig. They had me at Thin Lizzy, sealed the deal with Pavement, then encased it all in a candy shell with Daft Punk - and that's not including every highlight in between. This was one for the books.I guess it's frowned upon having an opinion..ill keep that in mind. I assume in your mind wilco could never disappoint you? This is a discussion board, right? If everyone on here has to praise everything the band does then I need to move on to a place where I can discuss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 So jealous! What a terrific set of covers. Based on the clips that have surfaced on Youtube so far the boys absolutely nailed these songs. How about 'Boys are Back in Town' as an opener with Nels and Pat channelling Brian Downey and Scott Gorham's original twin lead guitar! Can't wait for a full recording of this to surface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sumodie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Wilco promised an all request show & delivered on it. While I'm sure plenty of rare wilco tunes were requested, the band never promised to focus solely on their own catalog I knew last night some would not be pleased with the show. Even I at times was squirmy about the wacky format as it was uneven at times. Then I shook off the feeling and waited for the next peak moment. More to come today! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I understand that it's an all request show. How did people not request wilco songs that aren't played often? I think it was a blown opportunity to hear some wilco rarities in my opinion. They could have done a healthy amount of covers and a few Wilco rarities at the same time, no? $70 for a day ticket to hear almost all covers doesn't sit well with me. If I didn't attend the show I would be curious to hear the show and I would have maybe appreciated it then but between driving 500 miles, hotel and a ticket it just wasn't what I was hoping for/quote] I don't know anyone who requested a Wilco song, rare or otherwise. I thought that was the whole point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Most of us have heard & seen plenty of Wilco songs and will again tonight. The covers show was a blast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I come here only to torture myself. Lucky people! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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