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Tim · 10-05-2008, 04:51 AM

Hey Steve,
Thanks for the great summary of the KC concert. I was surprised that Gord skipped the intermission. I wonder if that was driven by a need of the venue or municipality to have the concert let out at a certain time, or whether it was driven by Gord. Back in the 70s Gord used to play about 1hr 15min to 1hr 20min without an intermissionn. From the set list it sounds like he must have gone at least 1hr 40min or a bit longer.

That takes some physical stamina to stand there and sing that long. Gord definitely recognizes the importance of physical conditioning to meet that standard -- and he meets it well.

I wish we had been privileged to hear Bobby McGee in St. Louis two nights earlier. But I'm happy for you and those in attendance in KC.

10-05-2008, 04:51 AM	#4
Tim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 186	Re: Set List for Ameristar Casino Kansas City MO Oct. 3, 2008 Hey Steve, Thanks for the great summary of the KC concert. I was surprised that Gord skipped the intermission. I wonder if that was driven by a need of the venue or municipality to have the concert let out at a certain time, or whether it was driven by Gord. Back in the 70s Gord used to play about 1hr 15min to 1hr 20min without an intermissionn. From the set list it sounds like he must have gone at least 1hr 40min or a bit longer. That takes some physical stamina to stand there and sing that long. Gord definitely recognizes the importance of physical conditioning to meet that standard -- and he meets it well. I wish we had been privileged to hear Bobby McGee in St. Louis two nights earlier. But I'm happy for you and those in attendance in KC. __________________ Tim "Children are all that the Earth has to Show, Children are all that the Earth wants to Know"