Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theatre (May 26, 2012) post-show

Originally Posted by Anonymous

It DID make me cry - both at the concert and now again watching back home. And I ain't a crier.

I've never heard someone capture the essence of why we all find this man so captivating.

come and stay with me because i love you.

Looks like this was one of the gigs to go down in Morrissey folklore. He looks happy and content with himself. A big thank you to all those who filmed this gig. The quality and coverage is excellent.

It was finally nice to hear an articulate fan say what Morrissey means to them. Makes a refreshing change from the yelps most people say when presented with the microphone.

Thank you Morrissey for coming to Stockton. It was one of the best shows ever.

Originally Posted by Librarian On Fire

Looks like this was one of the gigs to go down in Morrissey folklore. He looks happy and content with himself. A big thank you to all those who filmed this gig. The quality and coverage is excellent.

It was finally nice to hear an articulate fan say what Morrissey means to them. Makes a refreshing change from the yelps most people say when presented with the microphone.

Quite. And the lady's words, spoken off the cuff with confidence, were perfectly chosen and articulated. Samantha, whoever you are, we salute you!

Originally Posted by joe frady

I'm sure I recognise that first wee ginger guy who makes it on stage, at 2:42. Saw him at most of the UK shows last summer. Addicted to stage diving. Fair play to him, but how in the hell can he afford to get to Southern California. Double-dip recession? What double-dip recession?

Don't recognise the likely lad. Security handled people well in Stockton but ,gotta admit, difficult job getting the balance right - though Arturo was generally a soft landing... Is that him back? Nice to see.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I am thinking that between the "Attack" hint on the T shirts & the new songs, the month break (to hopefully record), the outcome good or bad of the court hearing (it's PR no matter what) and finally the bio coming up, we will be hearing about the man more than ever this year & for the years to come.

I am liking how you're thinking.

Amazing! i almost climbed on stage but the security guards kept me down... I almost passed out from dehydration and taking the beating from the overly obese secuirty guard...

Thanks to 'concertkid2' for the great videos

Here is a clearer view (but horrid audio!) of the wee ginger girl's grab for glory. Nice tat too. Cuteness abounds ~



Thanks to mikepsf for documenting.

Originally Posted by MORRIZSEY;1986718148[video=youtube;sQpI210jykg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQpI210jykg&feature=plcp[/video]

Thanks to 'concertkid2' for the great videos

Thanks MORRIZSEY.

Luv Boz's little machine gun move at the start of 'How Soon Is Now?'. Possible nod to ~

Having grown up w/The Smiths (a dear friend gave me his The World Wont Listen on vinyl in '87!) and onward through college where I DJ'd and played as much solo material as I could, then seeing Steven in '91 and '92...in SoCal...and now living near Stockton, I was compelled to go with my wife. What a superb night...the venue, in case no one has mentioned it, is gorgeous...and perfectly suited for Morrissey. The music rocked, the seats we had were great...well, I assume they were good. Never did sit down in them...about 8 rows back...dead center...the presentation was wonderful. It was, enchanting.

I'll say this...I may enjoy Morrissey's Vauxhall and I and previous stuff much more than his later songs, but I had a helluva time at this concert and it was way better than my previous concerts....by a LOT.

Let's see if these come through.....

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j...xM/s903/12+-+1

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N...14/s903/12+-+1

Then, I had this happen to me on Sunday, true story.
Went to Starbucks. Struck up a conversation with the kid behind the counter....I told him I saw Morrissey...blank look...you know, THE SMITHS !!! THE 80s !!!!!
still blank looks....he says, I wouldnt know, I was born in 1990 and anyway, I am into "modern rock" (kudos to him for unknowingly resurrecting outdated terms)....
anyway, I was like...Well, Hell, then you must know about The Smiths !!! nope.
Needless to say, I am going to drop off a CD for that kid. He needs and Education in Reverse....just like the day...and I remember that day...the DAY...I got that TWWL on vinyl and was never the same.

-Alex

Originally Posted by lindsey1151

I don't think this is his last tour. If it is his last tour than he would do a NYC date!
Remember this thread?
http://www.morrissey-solo.com/thread...last-tour-ever

I remember moz saying that he would tour Canada "in the near future"... that was like 2 years ago.

It was deadly hot in there, even in the areas away from the pit. But I've felt it even hotter at other shows.
These venues need to blast up the a/c when the crowds get so thick.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Amazing! i almost climbed on stage but the security guards kept me down... I almost passed out from dehydration and taking the beating from the overly obese secuirty guard...

i looked over at my friend a few times and she had tears streaming down her face. made me choke up a fews times. it was a great show

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Incredible show! Band and Mozzer were on point my highlight of the night was maladjusted. But the whole set list sounded great. How soon is now with the drumming at the end was just crazy. All the new songs are great just like as any of his other songs. Sucks that I heard boos for when he introduced Jessie. He is so talented and and did a great job as did the rest of the band. Dayuum I hope I get to see dear Mozzer again!

Jesse deserves every one of those boos.

The guy absolutely cannot write music (he's actually atrocious at it) and has no sense of style or finesse on guitar.

He absolutely butchers the Smiths stuff (as well as the early Moz solo material). Every Morrissey fan knows it but unfortunately too many of them have their heads stuck so far up Moz's ass that they won't admit it.

He comes from the "throw it at the wall and see what sticks" school of guitar playing. It's all just power chords and poorly played picking.

The Jesse Tobias era has been awful for way too long now. It's time for him to go and I bet you'd be thrilled with pretty much anyone who would replace him. You'd wonder why Jesse was allowed to show up in the first place.

wow

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have to echo the sappy sentiments of another poster. The shows I have gotten to see on this last tour have reminded me why I have loved this man since I was a child. He has created the soundtrack of my life and he stirs something inside of me like no other musician can. I've liked other bands and still listen to other music, but he is the only artist who has ever mattered to me. I truly hope he never stops because the world is far richer for the work he does.

How soon you forget the atrocious "Ringleader Of The Tormentors", the lousy "Years Of refusal" and the abysmal "Swords".

Those releases sucked. Sorry but it's the truth.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How soon you forget the atrocious "Ringleader Of The Tormentors", the lousy "Years Of refusal" and the abysmal "Swords".

Those releases sucked. Sorry but it's the truth.

Swords is a great album!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How soon you forget the atrocious "Ringleader Of The Tormentors", the lousy "Years Of refusal" and the abysmal "Swords".

Those releases sucked. Sorry but it's the truth.

Truth for YOU maybe. I happen to love all three - as do a lot of people.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPmLy3imtRo&feature=relmfu
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLInZxJv17o

Originally Posted by HttpAnonymous

What is the bunk bed story? And what did the lady who read the nice words say to moz?

Here are some things Moz said at the show:
When hitting the stage: "MY ASS IS BACK IN TOWN"

"Well, if nothing else, it's a cheap night out."

"Gracias!"

"I would like to sing a song that everybody hates...." (then sings Maladjusted). Then after, "Everybody hates that song, but I really don't care (smirks)"

"You know, we drove throught the center of Stockton today. In the height of the afternoon and...in the space of 40 minutes....we saw...2 people. And... they were both... dead." That got a ton of laughs, because, well, Stockton sucks (sorry, it does).

The bunk bed story was after Action is my Middle Name: "That song was called Action is my Middle. Sorry, sorry, action is my middle NAME. Although at the same time, action IS my middle. This is why, every night, as I climb into bed-they're bunk beds...sometimes I'm on the top..." (smirks, then laughs, collects himself) "...and I say...to Jesus, why do people have such filthy minds? My poor bunk beds. And He says...by way of reply-and He has a very nice voice-Good times for a change....(continues singing)".
At some point in that story he chastises the audience with "Hey this was your idea".


a couple of links are above...the first is the woman who said such sweet sentiments to Moz. The second is the bunk bed story. Thanks to those YouTubers who posted great clips of the show, especially concertkid2, all his video of the Stockton show is BAD ASS