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What do you think of the 2009 setlist so far? (suggested by Maurice E)

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Brilliant, one of his very best

320 / 9%

Good to very good

933 / 27%

OK/acceptable

1166 / 34%

Not very good

596 / 17%

A huge disappointment

383 / 11%

3398 total votes.

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Don't complain about lack of options. You've got to pick a few when you do multiple choice. Those are the breaks.
Feel free to suggest poll ideas if you're feeling creative. I'd strongly suggest reading the past polls first.
This whole thing is wildly inaccurate. Rounding errors, ballot stuffers, dynamic IPs, firewalls. If you're using these numbers to do anything important, you're insane.

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My Only Request (Score:1)

I hope he puts Birthday back on the set list for the next West Coast leg (if that even happens). Maybe throw in Suedehead or Tomorrow..that would be perfect.

ThinkOfMeKindlyLV -- Monday March 23 2009, @07:11AM (#325352)
(User #18284 Info)

Re:My Only Request by skulll (Score:1) Monday March 23 2009, @07:37AM

Ideally (Score:1)

Come on you horrible lot. There is bound to be lots of negative comments about the current set list so lets see what set list you would pick for Morrissey.

Pick 20 songs which must include 4 Smiths songs and 4 songs from YOR (most recent material always dominates). After that just state your ideal venue and we will see what your all made of.

Spellbound -- Monday March 23 2009, @07:55AM (#325361)
(User #13956 Info)
........a life affirming voice set to a heavenly guitar melody, a killer bass line and a impassioned drum beat.

Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @09:16AM
- Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Tuesday March 24 2009, @12:39PM
- Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @06:09AM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @09:34AM
- Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @10:27AM
- Re:Ideally by skulll (Score:1) Thursday April 02 2009, @06:44PM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @10:17AM
- sleepy set list... zzzzz by Anonymous (Score:0) Tuesday March 24 2009, @08:03AM
  - Re:sleepy set list... zzzzz by Anonymous (Score:0) Tuesday March 31 2009, @09:08AM
    - Re:sleepy set list... zzzzz by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday April 03 2009, @10:56AM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @11:34AM
- Re:Ideally by skulll (Score:1) Monday March 23 2009, @12:43PM
  - Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @07:36PM
  - Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @10:40AM
- Re:Ideally by Sheridan Whitehead (Score:1) Wednesday April 01 2009, @07:29PM
In An Ideal World by Requiescant Inpacce (Score:1) Monday March 23 2009, @02:11PM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @03:03PM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @06:29PM
Re:Ideally by Rodchenko (Score:1) Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:35AM
- Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Tuesday March 24 2009, @09:19AM
  - Get(On And) Off The Stage by Requiescant Inpacce (Score:1) Tuesday March 24 2009, @12:27PM
    - Re:Get(On And) Off The Stage by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @01:26AM
Re:Ideally by Jacknife Johnny (Score:1) Tuesday March 24 2009, @03:29AM
- jerkoff johnny by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday March 27 2009, @11:26AM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @02:53PM
- Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday March 28 2009, @06:26AM
Re:Ideally by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday April 08 2009, @07:54AM
Re:Ideally by anonomuirgheasa (Score:1) Wednesday April 08 2009, @11:42PM

set list (Score:1)

loaded question

fluke22 -- Monday March 23 2009, @08:03AM (#325362)
(User #21992 Info)
the future is around me i see it,i seize,i use it,i throw it away

Re:set list by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @11:01AM

my dream setlist.......... (Score:1)

(in no particular order)

Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself
Little Man, What Now?
Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together
You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side
Seasick Yet Still Docked
Sing Your Life
It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
When Last I spoke to Carol
Interesting Drug
Speedway
Hold on to Your Friends
Crashing Bores
Queen is Dead
Well I Wonder
Pretty Girls Make Graves
Paint a Vulgar Picture
My Love Life
Dear God Please Help Me
Pigsty
My Dearest Love

playboys -- Monday March 23 2009, @09:11AM (#325376)
(User #21035 Info)

Re:my dream setlist.......... by Ponce (Score:1) Monday March 23 2009, @11:29AM

throw out the quarry (Score:0)

I hope he drops the songs from you are the quarry. irish blood,let me kiss you and crashing bores are not exactly his best and are a bit bland. I'd like them to be replaced by now my heart is full, I know its over and suedehead, but I'm not holding my breath.

Anonymous -- Monday March 23 2009, @09:30AM (#325380)

Re:throw out the quarry by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @10:08AM

I Wish..... (Score:0)

"Trouble Loves Me" and "Jack The Ripper" would make it better

Anonymous -- Monday March 23 2009, @11:41AM (#325400)

Re:I Wish..... by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday March 23 2009, @12:42PM
Yes!! by ThinkOfMeKindlyLV (Score:1) Monday March 23 2009, @01:35PM
Re:I Wish..... by Anonymous (Score:0) Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:46AM

Mother, Old Moz, 1 mor Smiths (Score:0)

OK, 'Mother' needs to be played at every show. I'll be pissed if it's not played in Texas. Lets hear 'Interesting Drug', 'Suedhead', or 'My Love Life'. Add one more Smiths song. Then it's perfect.

thetexasbloke

Anonymous -- Monday March 23 2009, @01:45PM (#325418)

A rehash of previous tours (Score:0)

There's nothing really new in the setlist except for some of the new songs off YOR. In his last tour he played half of the new album anyway and the rest of the songs were played in the previous tours two tours. The only new/old songs are This Charming Man & I Keep Mine Hidden. Let's hear more from Your Arsenal, Vauxhall, Southpaw & Maladjusted and some over looked Smith gems like Unloveable, Cemetry Gates, Vicar In A Tutu, These Things Take Time, Hand In Glove, etc....

Anonymous -- Monday March 23 2009, @02:38PM (#325423)

Please change it up some (Score:0)

I really wish he would change it up some. It seems just about every show on this tour so far has had the same setlist. I saw him in Pittsburgh, and while it was a good show, I felt I knew already what I was walking into. I have tickets to see him in Columbus as well, and I feel that the excitement (for me), just isn't there anymore. While I enjoy hearing the new album, I would love to hear more older material. God knows I'd love to hear "Will Never Marry", "Mute Witness", "My Love Life", and even, "I Don't Mind If You Forget Me", which I don't think he has ever played live. Nonetheless, the show is still a good time and I hope everyone enjoys the show or shows they attend.

Anonymous -- Monday March 23 2009, @04:54PM (#325442)

Kill Uncle??? (Score:0)

anything... ever again???

Anonymous -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @12:59AM (#325487)

Re:Kill Uncle??? by Foster88 (Score:1) Wednesday March 25 2009, @10:05PM
Re:Kill Uncle??? by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday March 28 2009, @05:04PM

More YoR songs (Score:0)

I think there should be more songs from the new album, but the setlist is still pretty good!

Anonymous -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:33AM (#325490)

Performing Seal (Score:0)

Morrissey has made it known on several occasions that he is not a performing seal. Isn't it enough to see the man live, without wanting to dictate his setlist too? Jeez some people are never satisfied. Yamaha

Anonymous -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:43AM (#325492)

Re:Seal and Seals and Seals. by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday April 08 2009, @06:58AM

The perfect setlist......... (Score:3, Interesting)

I have a ticket for his 50th birthday bash in Manchester so am hoping for a setlist encompassing all of his career highs...which to my ears means the following;

First of the Gang
Panic
Paint a vulgar picture
Now my heart is full
Why don't you find out for yourself
Something is squeezing my skull
Seasick yet still docked
Mama why did you do it
Come back to Camden
National Front Disco
Public Image
Life is a Pigsty
Will never marry
When last i spoke to Carol
The Never Played Symphonies
Speedway
Dear God please help me
Interlude ( with Chrissie Hynde as special guest!
Maudlin Street
You just haven't earned it yet baby
I know its over
Everyday is like Sunday
There is a light that never goes out

ENCORE

I'd love to
You were good in your time
Its not your Birthday Anymore....

as Moz walks off stage at 5 past midnight!

If anybody can beat that then i'll retire from this blogging lark! Fair incentive eh!

nevr playd symphony -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @03:10AM (#325495)
(User #21571 Info)

Re:The perfect setlist......... by Foster88 (Score:1) Saturday March 28 2009, @10:41PM

Excitement (Score:1)

Come on Moz...change it up a little. I went to see him at most of the NYC shows last tour and it was pretty much the same setlist (minus YOR, of course). I love this man, but, this is a little "disappointed."

Mozinator -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @10:59AM (#325544)
(User #21450 Info)

as always.... (Score:0)

2 or 3 songs is all it would take to spice things up.

Add: Speedway, Now My Heart Is Full, Alma Matters

Remove: Let Me Kiss You, Crashing Bores, How Soon is Now

Mix in Occasionally: Sister, Reader, You Say You Don't Love me, Tomorrow, Natnl, Suedehead, There is a Light

Anonymous -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:00PM (#325559)

Re:as always.... by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @11:21AM

Setlist (Score:1)

Its not a bad setlist
would like to see played:
- last of the famous
- there is a light
wouldn't mind i just watn to see the boy happy
and national front disco thrown in.
Suedehead would be an awesome addition
but i think its unlikely to feature
who knows

Mozzalini Is Me -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:24PM (#325564)
(User #22006 Info)

I don't mind the setlist but (Score:1)

I'd throw out First of The Gang To Die for sure, I mean come on really. It's no Last of the Famous. Anything from Quarry is just not acceptable, since they have been overplayed, unless its Teenage Dad.

Would be really cool to hear -

Dial A Cliche
Interesting Drug
Disappointed
My Love Life
End of the Family Line
Our Frank
Speedway
Ambitious Outsiders
The Edges Are No Longer Parallel
The Father Who Must Be Killed

Girl Afraid
Well I Wonder
Vicar In A Tutu
Miserable Lie
Jeane
Wonderful Woman

Dare to dream, but I do like the setlist there are a couple I'd throw out.

TheevesHours -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @01:47PM (#325567)
(User #19449 Info)

Re:I don't mind the setlist but by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @08:05PM

add these (Score:0)

speedway, trash, london,good looking man about town, black eyed susan and THE BOY RACER!

noassatol -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @05:27PM (#325589)
(User #21796 Info)

Re:add these by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday March 25 2009, @07:52AM
Re:add these by Lemmy (Score:1) Thursday March 26 2009, @11:33AM

Ideally (Score:1)

The Loop (extended intro so Morrissey can make a big entrance)

Something Is Squeezing My Skull
Boy Racer
Mama Lay Softly
Boy With a Thorn in His Side
Now My Heart Is Full
It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
Jeane
Interesting Drug
Black Cloud
Life Is a Pigsty
That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
Everyday Is Like Sunday
National Front Disco
First of the Gang
Pretty Girls Make Graves
Sing Your Life (fast)
Handsome Devil

Encore: Speedway

Venue: Troubadour, Los Angeles (capacity = 450)

Blue Valentine -- Tuesday March 24 2009, @06:12PM (#325592)
(User #11318 Info)

My ideal,,,, (Score:0)

Intro - Jobriath, Such a Pretty Boy

The Queen is Dead
Black Cloud
Something is Squeezing my Skull
When I Last Spoke to Carole
Pregnant for the Last Time
I know it's Over
Suedehead
Now My Heart is Full
Alma Matters
I know it's going to happen
Throwing my arms around Paris
Heaven Knows I'm miserable now

Encore
Skin Storm
Unhappy birthday
It's not your birthday anymore

Out music - Nancy Sinatra, Sugar Town

Anonymous -- Wednesday March 25 2009, @03:14AM (#325615)

Fanmail (Score:0)

Dear Morrissey,

The setlist you're playing now starts off really well, but becomes slow and boring in the middle.

Please, for the love of God, get rid of First of the Gang to Die. It's been played to death and frankly, it's nothing special. We both know that.

Yours truly,

broken

PS: Play Suedehead, you twat!

Anonymous -- Wednesday March 25 2009, @04:02AM (#325619)

it�s not a bad setlist (Score:0)

it�s just pretty too much the same setlist as last year... as the worlds most demanding fans we were expecting more than the too predicted "this charming man" and " keep" as this tour�s the smiths surprises... we�ve heard irish blood and hsin to death by now. as he got a great catalouge there are plenty of great stuff he has not plaeyd for a very long time or even ever.

well there is a long way to go and do we know our man well, then he will do his few changes until it is time for the u.k. and then a few before scandinavia, so I might be more pleased than I already am by then...

Anonymous -- Wednesday March 25 2009, @05:23AM (#325623)

Oh well, I'll never learn... (Score:1)

Still holding my breath for him to play "My Love Life".....The set list he's using looks ok, B-/C+ however I think there's room for improvement. I understand he wants to play his new material and doesn't want his shows to become a GREATEST HITS road show, a la Elton John. I still think that he needs to understand that MOST (not all) of the people in attendance at the gigs are his DIE hards and there are certain songs we want to hear. Bad enough most of the gigs in the States fans are just standing around, as if it was a Fleetwood Mac gig, I think he should play some stuff that's not as slow. And if he is going to do slow songs, "Oh Well, I'll Never Learn" should be it.
See ya down front.....

Gin N Tonic Jil -- Wednesday March 25 2009, @09:54AM (#325634)
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You're not down with who I am but, look at you now you're all in my hands...tonight I'm a Rock N' Roll Star!!

For webster hall (Score:0)

I would kill to hear, everyday is like sunday and there's a light. Seriously, i would kill. Don't understand why the past 2 tours he has eliminated Sunday. It is his greatest song. And gets one of the best crowd reactions from it.

Anonymous -- Wednesday March 25 2009, @11:54AM (#325646)

Re:For webster hall by elly (Score:1) Monday March 30 2009, @01:25AM

Would like to see these added (Score:0)

Having these songs played during 1 set would certainly make my day!

I Started Something I Couldn�t Finish
Jack The Ripper
Lucky Lisp
I have Forgiven Jesus
The Loop
Never Played Symphonies
Speedway
I Will See You In Far Off Places
Rusholme Ruffians
Lost
Nobody Loves Us
Disappointed

Anonymous -- Wednesday March 25 2009, @07:58PM (#325693)

Re:Would like to see these added by Jacknife Johnny (Score:1) Thursday March 26 2009, @03:42AM

The Set List is Full of Crashing Bores (Score:1)

I've seen Morrissey 4 times over the past 14 years and my dream set would be:

You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side*
Our Frank
Suedehead
Disappointed
Last of the Famous International Playboys
Now My Heart Is Full *
Alma Matters*
The More You Ignore Me The Closer I Get*
Break Up The Family
Glamorous Glue
National Front Disco
Irish Blood/English Heart*
I Will See You In Far Off Places
It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
How Soon Is Now
The Queen Is Dead

*have heard these songs performed at my previous Moz shows.

Cubitt <tjdtrick@msn.com> -- Thursday March 26 2009, @06:56AM (#325740)
(User #1795 Info)
"Has the world changed or have I changed?"

Re:The Set List is Full of Crashing Bores by Cubitt (Score:1) Thursday March 26 2009, @07:02AM

it'svery good (Score:1)

but he's too much good songs, a perfect setlist
is in the landscapes of my mind

he plays about 18 songs a gig,ever double iv�
got another 36 for a setlist

He can sing every song he released,well half
of ROTT and 30% of SG/Maldjusted he can use
for taking a rest

and a sigarette for me

Celibate Cry <vauxhall@mail2uk.com> -- Thursday March 26 2009, @07:13AM (#325744)
(User #220 Info)
and the hills are alive with celibate cries

Ideal Set List (Score:1)

Piccadilly Palare
Something Is Squeezing My Skull
Tomorrow
What Difference Does It Make?
Never Played Symphonies
Rusholme Ruffians
Death Of a Disco Dance
Girl Least Likely To
Sunny
You Have Killed Me
Miserable Lie
November Spawned a Monster
Spring Heeled Jim
Boxers
Well I Wonder
Rush And A Push
Speedway

Encore
There is a light

As it stands his current setlist is OK. I know he may like them and they are great tracks but things like FOTGTD need a break - they've been a staple of the tour for 6+ years now.

Side note - has Morrissey gone on interview anywhere and break down the reasons he dislikes 'What Difference Does It Make'? I read somewhere it's his least favourite track and I've always really liked it, from the creeping intro to the falsettos.

I'm glad Morrissey is still touring, warts and all. We're gonna miss him when he's gone. I'd love to see him do a stripped down acoustic set mini-tour before he takes a final bow but I guess his love for all things 'rock' at the moment is keeping his interest in the scence so fair play.

Peace x

tomdolan04 -- Thursday March 26 2009, @10:46AM (#325771)
(User #21355 Info)

Re:Ideal Set List by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday March 27 2009, @12:05AM
- Re:Ideal Set List by tomdolan04 (Score:1) Friday March 27 2009, @09:08AM
  - Re:Ideal Set List by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday March 27 2009, @09:55PM

Ideal set list (Score:0)

I think the set list Moz is playing probably sounds better than it reads which is why the majority of people are saying 'ok/acceptable'. I would imagine that the energy and intensity of the band will make this fly. I can't wait for May: London (twice) and Manchester! Woo Hoo!

My ideal set list would be:
The Queen is Dead
Something is Squeezing my skull
Reader meet author
Hairdresser on fire
When last I spoke to Carol
The National Front Disco
Why Don't you find out for yourself?
I can have both
We'll let you know
Everyday is like sunday
I am hated for loving
Late night, Maudlin Street
I'm throwing my arms around paris
Half a person
Seasick, yet still docked
Spring-Heeled Jim
Meat is murder
Life is a pigsty
I'm Ok by myself

Encore:
There is a light that never goes out

Although this may change as soon as I've posted it! It's nice to think about what would be a great set-list, although (and I know it sounds sycophantic but who cares) just seeing the man live is good enough for me!!!

Anonymous -- Thursday March 26 2009, @12:31PM (#325784)

Ok/Acceptable! (Score:0)

How flippin' rude! This is a genius we're talking about, Ok/Acceptable is not fitting, not by a long way. Some people travel for miles to see him and then complain because he didn't sing this or that, what's the matter with you all? Just accept what he gives, you'll miss him when he stops giving.

Anonymous -- Monday March 30 2009, @12:22PM (#326262)

Re:Ok/Acceptable! by Anonymous (Score:0) Thursday April 02 2009, @12:26AM

First of The Gang.... (Score:1)

The setlist Mozzer is playing in The US tour is pretty good. However to have First of The Gang...as an encore in my opinion is a dire finale. Unless He feels the song is very USA with their love of guns and things that go bang in the night.
For me I'd like him to finish with Speedway- that song is amazing live..
But then again it's His Show- but He should try to mix it up a bit as I'll be attending a few Shows in the UK...

tallpaddy -- Thursday April 02 2009, @02:41PM (#326708)
(User #16766 Info)

Re:First of The Gang.... by Anonymous (Score:0) Sunday April 05 2009, @04:15PM

Every night (Score:0)

The setlist is so good, he decided to play it every night!

Anonymous -- Saturday April 04 2009, @06:59AM (#326870)

How long? (Score:0)

There seems to be a lot of bickering about the set-list not being changed very much from show to show. I am not a musician. Does anyone know how long it would take for his band to rehearse a song they have never played before (rehearse it good enough to be played live, that is)?

Maybe it's not that easy just to pick a song and play it live for the band as a whole...just wondering.

Anonymous -- Wednesday April 08 2009, @02:32PM (#327381)

Re:How long? by stab in the back (Score:1) Thursday April 09 2009, @01:32PM

the addition of 'some girls' has lifted (Score:0)

the setlist into the good to very good range!

Anonymous -- Thursday April 09 2009, @10:09AM (#327466)