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I was going to write a proper review for the tour page, and still might do it later, but for now a few more random thoughts:

The stage setup is beautiful, and again my wife and I had a great perspective soundwise and visually from Sec 340 to soak it all in.
Mick is superhuman and unstoppable - truly amazing throughout the show, and considering what he'd recently been through made it all the more mind boggling.
There was mention of Keith being subdued and 'in his shell' for show #1, but was not an issue last night - animated. smiling, prowling around a bit (even to both stage extensions on the side), but first and foremost focusing on his playing.

The B- stage - best idea since the invention of the B-stage (!)...they should play at least one more tune out there. Keith went missing for a minute when Mick, Charlie, and Ronnie met in the middle of the main stage to go out to the B-stage, and I have to say I had a bit of a worry (was he sick?), but then he came running out to meet his mates all smiles...don't know if he needed a mini-break or what the issue was. Play with Fire was great, though Mick's nasally vocalisms came to the forefront ...a bit high pitched, but still all around greatness. Some issues with Micks guitar during Sweet Virginia, but no matter as I couldn't hear a problem with it.

As I'd already mentioned, the Midnight Rambler screw up was a bonus, but when they kicked in to Paint it Black after the false start I was worried we might not get MR in full. Not to worry as right after PIB they reignited the engines and blasted off an intense version of Rambler in all it's ragged glory. Ronnie was clear and focused was great throughout the show, and while his solo's on Rambler were also good, there were times where it sounded a bit spastic and unhinged (typical Ronnie style really). His blazing solo on Ride 'em on Down was superb though, and even made Keith smile a bit. Charlie was great as always!

Loved Keith's set as always, though would have preferred Happy over Slipping Away - Happy being in my top five favorite Stones tunes of all time.

All the warhorses were essential - Brown Sugar, Tumbling Dice and Honky Tonk Women were sublime, Sympathy was demonic, and IORR was a knockout (unlike some lackluster versions I've seen in the past). Even Start Me up which is perhaps my least favorite warhorse of them all was pretty darn good. And Satisfaction...great way to end the show with the ultimate classic.

Opening band Whiskey Meyers were OK and they're good musicians, but not being familiar with any of their music it all started sounding similar...sort of generic southern country rock with a ballad thrown in for good measure. Might listen to more of them on youtube later, but for now it's all about basking in the afterglow of a FANTASTIC Stones show! Still a million thoughts scrambling through my mind while I'm in post-Stones show bliss, and will continue to add more as they come in to focus.

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Fabulous show, viewed from rail at mid-catwalk, Pit 2.
Better than Friday and that was good.

Mick smiles more than usual at both. Keith more animated, song choices better on Tuesday.

You all going to future shows are in for a treat. I have Denver and Miami,
but sadly, no more pits.

Was that a good spot in the pit? Wondering where the best locale is will be in there for Foxboro

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Last night was very disappointed for me.

On Friday Chicago 1, I was in section 104 and it was supposed to be a limited view seat. In fact, it was a super super seat with a great view and Mick at 15 meters from us when he came (at many occasion) on our side.

Last night Chicago 2, we were in section A on the floor and it was supposed to be excellent but in reality it was really bad with all those people talking during all the show and with their bloody iPhone for filming. For us, the limited view it was not on Friday but last night and I precise one important point, I am not that small (1 metre and 80 centimetres).

Even for the set list and the way they played, Friday was really really better. Sad Sad Sad on Friday was a killer and starting with SFM is just amazing.

The only funny thing last night was the false start for Midnight Rambler, a great moment.

If I had to rate those 2 Chicago concerts, Friday goes with 18/20, last night only 8/20.

Last night was my 83rd Stones show (starting in Paris on the Sunday 13th of June 1982). I hope it will not be the last one (I am returning to France tonight)...

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Cheers maumau.

Bought my wife an overpriced $14 beer w/nice souvenir cup for an extra $3.00, and on our way out found two more that people had left in their cup holders - three for the price of one - bargain of the night!

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That standard-tuning wrong guitar MR attempt is just gold. It's beginning to sound more intriguing the more you listen to it. I really like how Mick even tries to give it a chance by just going along, or does he sort of become aware of it during his first verse? A bit sheepish when he's asking "Whats happening?" but he surely must have known which song was supposed to be coming? You get a sense of how instinctive their approach actually is. There's also many different perspectives where you can see Keef pointing to himself and it's just sweet how they laugh it off and have a genuine moment.
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Minight Rambler with Com In To My Kitchen. Pit Keith side

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really spectacular photos with cartoon colors. Thanks for posting. Look at that hair!!!! fabulousness. that sure is a pretty fender keith's got on there.

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“Did Micks vocal delivery seem oddly affected during “Play With Fire”? It seemed so to me“

It seemed a bit off to me, too. As if he didn’t really feel the song. The guitar playing was very good.

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I think it is pretty cool that the video technicians straight go into the red colors of Midnight Rambler although it is supposed to be Paint It Black. A great moment.

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That standard-tuning wrong guitar MR attempt is just gold. It's beginning to sound more intriguing the more you listen to it. I really like how Mick even tries to give it a chance by just going along, or does he sort of become aware of it during his first verse? A bit sheepish when he's asking "Whats happening?" but he surely must have known which song was supposed to be coming? You get a sense of how instinctive their approach actually is. There's also many different perspectives where you can see Keef pointing to himself and it's just sweet how they laugh it off and have a genuine moment.
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