This is an interesting topic to say the least!
My view is...
If you attend a concert, like that one.You go to experience the essence of that moment, of a career of a historical, legendary artist.
The standard of performance, is always a matter of opinion, but its not that important.
The concert is unique {because tommorows, will always be different}.
The fact you were there in the same hall as the man himself.Is something you will always have.Something to share with your children {If you have any}or your friends, or future generations.
That is worth the price of admission, if not more, surely?
On the subject of 'that voice'.When I hear 'Painter' I hear a set of very good songs, which show his song writing abilities are still intact, rather than dwell on his voice, which after all was 58 or 59 years old at the time.
If there is a question mark against the status I gave GL.
Ask yourself this question.
How many artists, in the entire history of popular music.
Have made nineteen original works, of 'SELF WRITTEN SONGS' that span four decades.
Works that range from very good to classic.
I personally, cannot name anybody.
{I suppose John Stewart comes close...}
I'm covering my tracks now!!
Getting back to the original topic.
{I've almost forgotten what it is}
I do not wish to 'flame you' STK.
Everybody, in particular paying customers have freedom of choice.
I only wish I had the luxury of making the choice of walking out of a GL concert!
Of which incidentally, I would never do.
The lack of luxury is due to geographical, reasons not financial.
Just a thought...
If everybody used Gord language,
what a charming, better world it would be.
Why say its cold outside.
When you can say,'Its a wicked wind and it chills me to the bones'.
I'd better go or all I'll be here all night!
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