Morrissey - November 24 1992 Limelight, New York

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FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL PLAYBOY

The Last Of The Famous International Playboys
We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful
Sister I'm A Poet
Certain People I Know
November Spawned A Monster
You're The One For Me, Fatty
The Loop
Interesting Drug
Glamorous Glue

The first of the three New York gigs was a big disappointment for many fans. It was booked in a nightclub, so the stage was very small and there was not enough space for a backdrop. There wasn't an opening act, just techno music. Throughout the show, there was a lot of crowd surfing and stage diving. The doors had been closed by the Fire Dept. and the place was really packed, more than it was legally allowed. The band was warned that they would have to stop the concert, and this is what happened, only halfway into the planned set. The reason given was overbooking and fire hazard, but there were fights in the audience, and that certainly didn't help.

At midnight, MTV's Dave Kendall came on stage and announced to an impatient crowd that "The Mozzerman" would be taking the stage in half an hour. Morrissey finally came on, followed by his band. As early as the opening song, "The Last Of The Famous International Playboys", fans started to climb on stage, trying to reach their idol. During the second number, "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful", Morrissey gradually unbuttoned his shirt to reveal the words "SLIP IN" written across his chest.

After "November Spawned A Monster", Morrissey started to say "I would say that you seem to be..." but was interrupted by someone who shouted for "Oscillate Wildly", which prompted him to reply "Oh yeah, we'll do that one". After "You're The One For Me, Fatty", Morrissey started to look overwhelmed by the action on stage and in front of him, and the security trying to keep control of the situation.

During the beginning of "The Loop", Morrissey shook a tambourine which he threw into the audience when it was time for him to grab the microphone. After "Interesting Drug", he asked the packed audience "Are you nice and comfortable?". Halfway into "Glamorous Glue", which was to be the final number of the evening, Morrissey left the stage and the band noisily finished the song without vocals. As they did with usual set closer "The National Front Disco", the song ended in an improvised jam of feedback. Gary poured beer over and smashed his bass, Spencer violently smashed his drums and they left as well.

Other songs on the planned set list were: "He Knows I'd Love To See Him", "Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference", "I Know Its Going To Happen Someday", "You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side", "Suedehead" and possibly "The National Front Disco".
 
I was at this show, still one of my personal highlights.

If memory serves though, I recall a member of the FDNY taking the stage and closing the show down. He said something about a fire code violation.
 
The club had at least 2000 packed inside for this one, beyond legal capacity, although speaking as a fan this fact just added to the anticipation. I bought the first tickets sold at the club and was invited to soundcheck although I could only peek inside. I've read fights broke out but there was only one that I recall -- myself and some jerk who was pawing my girlfriend while I was in the bathroom. The fight didn't last long but we were in the center of the dancefloor and it was just before the Fire Marshal took the stage to end it, so it's the last thing many people saw before everyone got the boot. During the show a massive rainstorm blew in and so this sudden stampede of disapppointed Morrissey fans were treated to a real mess, scrambling for cover and randomly passing taxicabs. From soundcheck earlier I knew which was Moz's 2nd floor dressing room so I passed through it en-route to the exit, before the sweat was even dry on the sofas -- as gross as that may seem now. My car was actually parked illegally right outside the club on West 21st Street so it got towed all the way to 11th Avenue where I walked in the downpour, being a broke student at the time.

I wound up taking a job as a party promoter at Limelight right after this show and did so for the next couple of years, working also at The Tunnel and Club USA alongside the infamous "Club Kids" including their leader Michael Alig, until that scene fizzled so tragically.

If anyone has the complete video of this show (or a link to the full vid) I would love to see it. I could only find a 6 minute clip on YouTube.
 
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