BRIGHTON 2002

BRIGHTON CENTRE, BRIGHTON,

ENGLAND

1. I AM THE MAN, THOMAS @

2. IF NOT FOR YOU @

3. IT'S ALRIGHT, MA (I'M ONLY BLEEDING) @

4. TO RAMONA @

5. TWEEDLE DEE & TWEEDLE DUM

6. CAN'T WAIT

7. SUBTERRANEAN HOMESICK BLUES

8. LONESOME DAY BLUES

9. MR. TAMBOURINE MAN @

10. MASTERS OF WAR @

11. TANGLED UP IN BLUE @

12. SUGAR BABY

13. SUMMER DAYS

14. COLD IRONS BOUND

15. RAINY DAY WOMEN #12 & 35

16. MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW

17. LIKE A ROLLING STONE

18. I SHALL BE RELEASED @

19. HONEST WITH ME

20. BLOWIN' IN THE WIND @

21. ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER

video of the whole concert in Brighton on 2002-05-04

There was something special about going to this
Bob Dylan concert, as it was my first Bob date
since Kilkenny; and so it has been anticipated
for some months. It is the first time my wife
and I left the Emerald Isle since coming back from
Portsmouth in September 2000 (so it was our first
show since then without Ron Wood clowning around).

Both in 2000 and now in 2002 we came to Britain
in order to see eight shows. The Brighton Centre
was packed and we were sitting on the balcony,
a little far away from the "action", but that is
what you have binoculars for. I must say, it was
a very enjoyable show.

One third of the 21 songs I had never seen live
(in 32 shows since 1981), the five "Love & Theft"
songs, as well as "S. H. B." ( ... watch the parking
meeeeeters) and "Man Of Constant Sorrow". Also I
had never seen before the acoustic version of
"I Shall Be Released", and certainly no acoustic
"If Not For You".

But even the frequently played songs were on a high
artistic level, with every musician on stage showing
what a brilliant craftsman he is. Jim Keltner was
working hard, and for my part delivered his goods.
This guy knows his stuff. The other four artists
I had seen at work many times before, strumming
away on their manifold stringed instruments, but
they all are getting better and better. Bob was
singing fine and strong throughout the evening.

One of the high points for me was the challenging
opener, "I AM THE MAN THOMAS", as I really love
Bob Dylan singing about Jesus Christ, believing
him that he is serious in doing so. I am looking
very much forward to hear "SOLID ROCK" at hopefully
some of the shows we are heading for.

"Can't Wait" was also really nice; and "Masters
Of War" was performed strong, convincing, and with
authority, as was "Sugar Baby". "Summer Days" I
really was looking forward to, and I was not at all
disappointed. Those guitars !!! What can I say ???

"Man Of Constant Sorrow" was one of the peaks of
the night. I loved every second of it, as I cherished
every note of "I SHALL BE RELEASED". That one was
so beautiful, with its purple lighting and the great
singing of Bob and the boys. The curtain closer,
"All Along The Watchtower", was certainly not the
first one I have seen, but it definitely was the
best one, with Bob's phrasing being somewhat different
than any other version I have heard before.

With all these setlist changes so far during this
finest European tour since 1981, we really do look
forward to some more nice surprises, as we arrived
in Bournemouth, where we will be standing tonight,
a little closer to the "action". This is not a bad
way to spend your vacation ;-)



MAY 4, 2002 BRIGHTON CENTRE, BRIGHTON, ENGLAND 1. I AM THE MAN, THOMAS @ 2. IF NOT FOR YOU @ 3. IT'S ALRIGHT, MA (I'M ONLY BLEEDING) @ 4. TO RAMONA @ 5. TWEEDLE DEE & TWEEDLE DUM 6. CAN'T WAIT 7. SUBTERRANEAN HOMESICK BLUES 8. LONESOME DAY BLUES 9. MR. TAMBOURINE MAN @ 10. MASTERS OF WAR @ 11. TANGLED UP IN BLUE @ 12. SUGAR BABY 13. SUMMER DAYS 14. COLD IRONS BOUND 15. RAINY DAY WOMEN #12 & 35 16. MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW 17. LIKE A ROLLING STONE 18. I SHALL BE RELEASED @ 19. HONEST WITH ME 20. BLOWIN' IN THE WIND @ 21. ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER video of the whole concert in Brighton on 2002-05-04 There was something special about going to this Bob Dylan concert, as it was my first Bob date since Kilkenny; and so it has been anticipated for some months. It is the first time my wife and I left the Emerald Isle since coming back from Portsmouth in September 2000 (so it was our first show since then without Ron Wood clowning around). Both in 2000 and now in 2002 we came to Britain in order to see eight shows. The Brighton Centre was packed and we were sitting on the balcony, a little far away from the "action", but that is what you have binoculars for. I must say, it was a very enjoyable show. One third of the 21 songs I had never seen live (in 32 shows since 1981), the five "Love & Theft" songs, as well as "S. H. B." ( ... watch the parking meeeeeters) and "Man Of Constant Sorrow". Also I had never seen before the acoustic version of "I Shall Be Released", and certainly no acoustic "If Not For You". But even the frequently played songs were on a high artistic level, with every musician on stage showing what a brilliant craftsman he is. Jim Keltner was working hard, and for my part delivered his goods. This guy knows his stuff. The other four artists I had seen at work many times before, strumming away on their manifold stringed instruments, but they all are getting better and better. Bob was singing fine and strong throughout the evening. One of the high points for me was the challenging opener, "I AM THE MAN THOMAS", as I really love Bob Dylan singing about Jesus Christ, believing him that he is serious in doing so. I am looking very much forward to hear "SOLID ROCK" at hopefully some of the shows we are heading for. "Can't Wait" was also really nice; and "Masters Of War" was performed strong, convincing, and with authority, as was "Sugar Baby". "Summer Days" I really was looking forward to, and I was not at all disappointed. Those guitars !!! What can I say ??? "Man Of Constant Sorrow" was one of the peaks of the night. I loved every second of it, as I cherished every note of "I SHALL BE RELEASED". That one was so beautiful, with its purple lighting and the great singing of Bob and the boys. The curtain closer, "All Along The Watchtower", was certainly not the first one I have seen, but it definitely was the best one, with Bob's phrasing being somewhat different than any other version I have heard before. With all these setlist changes so far during this finest European tour since 1981, we really do look forward to some more nice surprises, as we arrived in Bournemouth, where we will be standing tonight, a little closer to the "action". This is not a bad way to spend your vacation ;-)
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